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occupation help!
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ErikaH | Report | 22 Sep 2006 21:51 |
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Give us the details.........need to see the images. Reg |
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*Alison* | Report | 22 Sep 2006 21:52 |
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Hello, i have 2 occupations that i have seen on my ancesters census images, i was hoping somebody explain what they are! the first on is a 'Cop Packer' or 'Cap Packer' the second one says 'P L Weaver (cotton)' Could anyone explain what the P L stands for? and with the 1st one what cop or cap paker is! ~Thanks, Alison~ |
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KeithInFujairah | Report | 22 Sep 2006 21:59 |
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Any chance PL stands for power loom? |
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Annette | Report | 22 Sep 2006 22:35 |
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Hi All, does anyone know what a 'Sawyer' is its on the 1881 census. Cheers Annette |
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KathleenBell | Report | 22 Sep 2006 22:41 |
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A sawyer works with wood (uses a saw). Kath. x |
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KeithInFujairah | Report | 22 Sep 2006 22:58 |
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Sawyer - Timber mill/pit worker, sawing timber |
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*Alison* | Report | 23 Sep 2006 13:40 |
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Thank you everyone for your replys!! Reg, i have sent you an email. Ozibird i have sent you a pm, thanks for the info on the cop fitter. ALison |
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Annette | Report | 24 Sep 2006 00:07 |
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Keith & Kathleen, Thank you for that, seems obvious once its pointed out!!!! Cheers Annette |
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