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Help reading occupation - any ideas

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Clare

Clare Report 14 Sep 2006 05:53

Having trouble making out occupation on 1861 census image - can anyone help :- William Cox Age 37 Born abt 1824 Head Born West Bromwich, Staffordshire Occupation ?.......... Ware ? Tinner Thanks in anticipation Clare

Richard in Perth

Richard in Perth Report 14 Sep 2006 06:27

''Hollow ware tinner'' (they made stove-pipes, pots and pans, etc). Richard

Clare

Clare Report 14 Sep 2006 08:17

Thanks Richard