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New eyes needed please 1851 census occupation
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June | Report | 6 Jan 2007 16:26 |
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1851 census John Smith born 1812 Bradfield, Berkshire living in Cliffe, Kent in 1851 with wife Harriet. Census Refs. 1609/Folio 314/Page 3 Occupation looks like Whitingmaker? If this is correct what is it - I have looked on various 'old occupation' sites but no joy. His neighbour also seems to have the same occupation. Thanks June |
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Janet in Yorkshire | Report | 6 Jan 2007 16:27 |
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Could it be whitening maker? Jay |
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Porkie_Pie | Report | 6 Jan 2007 16:33 |
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From old occupation site Whitening Roll Maker Made whitening (whitewash) for whitening walls http://rmhh.*co.*uk/occup/w.html remove * Roy |
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Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC) | Report | 6 Jan 2007 16:35 |
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Greeting's Jane ..... I think there's a clue in the address = Chalk Wharf. Same definition above Whitening Roll Maker Made whitening (whitewash) for whitening walls MIKE. |
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Janet in Yorkshire | Report | 6 Jan 2007 16:41 |
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I remember a whitening mill in a nearby village. Chalk was taken there from quarries, lime was extracted and then taken way to be used in bleaching processes. That is why walls, ceilings were whitewashed, to act as a thorough cleaner. Wasn't for aesthetic reasons - soon became non-white again, due to smoke and smuts from coal fires, candles and oil-lamps. The older generation here still refer to whitening their tops, when they mean paint the ceiling. Jay |
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June | Report | 6 Jan 2007 16:44 |
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Thanks everyone for your replies - I think you could be right I have just noticed that in 1861 he is the foreman of Chalk Works! Thank you. June |
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