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Staw Plaiter

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Esta

Esta Report 21 Nov 2006 19:47

Hi Can anyone tell me what a straw plaiter is circa 1841. I think it may be someone who bales straw or makes mats etc as it appears to be mostly women of my family who has undertaken this work. Thanks Sue

Researching:
Millichamp, Fisher, Baker, Smith, Much Marcle, Ashford, Glenister, Parsley/Parslow

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 21 Nov 2006 19:52

Could be hats. What is the location?

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon)

Angela now in Wilts (not North Devon) Report 21 Nov 2006 20:00

Hello Sue I've got several - Bedfordshire area - think it was mainly straw hats. Angela

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC)

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC) Report 21 Nov 2006 20:09

Greeting's Sue .... From Old Occupation list :- Plaiter. ~ Make straw plaits for hat making. So Peter was right. MIKE.

Esta

Esta Report 21 Nov 2006 20:13

Hi Many thanks for all your help. The area was Tring in Hertfordshire. Obviously they worn a lot of hats in those days. Much appreciated - mystery solved! Sue x

Researching:
Millichamp, Fisher, Baker, Smith, Much Marcle, Ashford, Glenister, Parsley/Parslow

Shirley

Shirley Report 21 Nov 2006 20:18

Sue I have straw plaiters too!!! Stewkley, Bucks. You wouldnt think they were all the rage around that time would you? Shirleybird

TinaElizabeth

TinaElizabeth Report 21 Nov 2006 21:46

Hi, most of my rellies were straw plaiters as well. They were from Hitchin,not far from Luton Or Tring. Tina

Researching:
Ayres,Turner,Stockwell, Hampshire,Berks and Dorset. Stokes-Hitchin,Hertfordshire

Carol

Carol Report 21 Nov 2006 22:27

For interest, if you go to: http://www.hertfordshire-genealogy*co.uk/ (replace asterisk with full stop) there is a history of straw plait making in Hertfordshire. I have straw plaiters in Redbourn. Carol