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I can't read his occupation?

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~Looby Loo~

~Looby Loo~ Report 29 Jul 2012 12:15

I have a 1871 census but I cannot read what his occupation is. Is there anyone willing to look it up and tell me what they think it is? Thanks.

1871 Census RG10; Piece: 2480; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 835194.
Name of Joseph Baker b 1821 Sedgeley. Halfway down page.

I think it looks like Tactor or Factor. Don't know what it could mean. I was hoping to find his occupation was Argur Maker.

Anyone any ideas?

Thanks very much in advance, for taking the time to look and help.

Regards Lou

Researching:
Baker, Blann. Coyne, Jackman, Parr, Price,

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 29 Jul 2012 12:24

It is almost certainly FACTOR.

Factor (agent), a person who acts for another, notably a mercantile and/or colonial agent. In modern terms this might be a company representative.

Researching:
Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

~Looby Loo~

~Looby Loo~ Report 29 Jul 2012 12:36


Hi Jonesey,

Many thanks for that, I would never have guess it to be an agent so that's a very useful snippet of info. Thanks.

Do you think it's possible he changed occupation from making Argur's to being an agent??/

Lou

Researching:
Baker, Blann. Coyne, Jackman, Parr, Price,

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 29 Jul 2012 12:37

Anything is possible I suppose.

Researching:
Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

~Looby Loo~

~Looby Loo~ Report 29 Jul 2012 12:40

Cheer's Jonesey.

With my lot - no truer word said!!!

Thanks again, and Good Luck to you in your own research.
x

Researching:
Baker, Blann. Coyne, Jackman, Parr, Price,