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What is his occupation?

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Karen

Karen Report 3 Mar 2007 16:51

Hi Can you help me with an occupation on the 1841 census. I think he is my 5x great Grandfather. His sons marriage certificate in 1840 shows what appears to be the same address but on the marriage certiticate it says he is a miller. The occupation on the censuses appears to be DRYSTON. I have tried searching this on different sites and looked on some websites that list old occuaptions but dont seem to some up with anything like it. It is the occupation of William Clare living in Warrington born in 1781 The 1841 refrence is: HO107/521/11 Folio: 21 Page: 35 Any ideas on what the occupation is would really help in confirming if this is the correct William or not. Thanks a lot Karen

SueinKent

SueinKent Report 3 Mar 2007 17:03

Hi Karen, I've just taken a look, could it be Drystar? If it is I haven't a clue what it is lol. Sue

Porkie_Pie

Porkie_Pie Report 3 Mar 2007 17:05

I would assume he was a Drystone waller Dry Stone Waller / Dry Stane Dyker (Scottish) Builds walls with stones from the fields. The art involves no mortar or cutting, but the ability to see where the stones should fit. Served the dual purpose of disposing of the stones from the fields and building the boundary walls Roy

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 3 Mar 2007 17:07

I read it as dryster.... not sure what it means though. Gwyn

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 3 Mar 2007 17:12

I was just about to post something similar Gill. It seems it might be the right man. Gwyn

Yummy-Mummy

Yummy-Mummy Report 3 Mar 2007 18:05

hi, i found this really helpful that not only lists old occupations but also a description. http://www.rmhh*co*uk/ change stars for .

Karen

Karen Report 3 Mar 2007 20:18

Hi Thanks for the information - I was hoping it would be him but the occupation made me unsure so thanks for clearing it up i can now see what i can find out about William and his family. Thanks for all your help Karen