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Bit of help with reading a 1841 census?

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Sophie

Sophie Report 3 Dec 2006 14:29

Have found my gggGreatgrandad on the 1841 census but i cant read what he did for a living? Any help is much appreciated! Heres the details Richard Coomber Born 1801 in Croyden Surrey HO107/1078/5 ed 2, folio 47, page 33, line number 24, GSU Number: 474665 :0)

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}((((*> Jeanette The Haddock <*)))){ Report 3 Dec 2006 14:35

Looks to me like Ginger Beer Dealer!

GlitterBaby

GlitterBaby Report 3 Dec 2006 14:37

Got to agree with Jeanette. Maureen

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}((((*> Jeanette The Haddock <*)))){ Report 3 Dec 2006 14:38

Hiya Maureen! Hope you are well. That wind's a bit bloomin' cold today isn't it? Have you seen those 3 posts going at the new Treasure House in Beverley?