Help with occupation definition please.

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Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 129 Send Message	Chris	Report	22 Jul 2006 15:59
Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 129 Send Message	Does anyone know what would have been the occupation of someone shown in Parish Records as a WEBSTER in the late 17th century? Grateful for any suggestions! Chris
Member Since: October 2003 Posts: 6,274 Send Message	Georgina	Report	22 Jul 2006 16:01
	From the website Old Occupations.... Webster / Webber = Operator of looms; weaver - originally a female weaver Georgina.
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 6,440 Send Message	An Olde Crone	Report	22 Jul 2006 16:01
	A webster was a specialised weaving job - they made webbing. Several of my ancestors were Websters - the distinction between weaver and webster appears to have been something of a matter of pride. OC
Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 129 Send Message	Chris	Report	22 Jul 2006 16:14
Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 129 Send Message	Very many thanks - I knew someone would know! Chris
Member Since: February 2004 Posts: 6,440 Send Message	An Olde Crone	Report	22 Jul 2006 16:39
	My Websters were all in the late 1600 - early 1700s and all were men. Pre mechanisation of course. OC
Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 129 Send Message	Chris	Report	22 Jul 2006 17:11
Member Since: April 2006 Posts: 129 Send Message	Thanks OC - really appreciate your help. Chris