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Patricia

Patricia Report 27 Aug 2006 11:32

Found on the 1901 census the occupation of Warfinger. The man was living in Islington. What could this mean please. Any ideas.

Unknown

Unknown Report 27 Aug 2006 11:36

What was his name, age and date of birth? I;ll take a look at the image.

Chris

Chris Report 27 Aug 2006 11:38

Patricia, He worked on a wharf probably loading/unloading boats. Chris

Patricia

Patricia Report 27 Aug 2006 11:48

Thank you Chris and Helen. His name was James C. Humphreys. Born 1867. 1901 living at 353 Caledonian Road, Islington. with other Humphreys, not sure of the relationship as he is down as a boarder. Cannot find him on any previous census. Have had another look at his occupation and it is spelt wharfinger with an H in it.

Elaine

Elaine Report 27 Aug 2006 11:51

Wharfinger = Owner or manager of a wharf useful websites for occupations http://rmhh(.)co(.)uk/occup or http://www.census1891(.)com/occupations.htm

Chimley66

Chimley66 Report 27 Aug 2006 11:54

Hi Just found this website which gives a list of occupations www()oldbaileyonline()org/search/lists/labels/index_w.html Remove () and add. Debbie

Patricia

Patricia Report 27 Aug 2006 12:13

Thank you everyone for your help.

Uncle John

Uncle John Report 27 Aug 2006 17:04

Patricia The location is a clue. The Grand Union Canal runs through/under Islington on its way from St. Pancras to the Thames at Limehouse. There are several wharfs on the bits that aren't in tunnel. J