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Kevin | Report | 5 Jul 2006 14:16 |
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Please could you tell me what a Waterman would have done in 1862 Kevin |
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Elaine | Report | 5 Jul 2006 14:17 |
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Have a look at this website http://www.parishregister(.)com/ - the 'experts' on watermen ancestry! definition from the Occupations website Waterman = Boatman who plies for hire - usually on rivers http://rmhh(.)co(.)uk/occup |
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Angela | Report | 5 Jul 2006 14:19 |
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Probably like a taxi driver, but on the river! |
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Merry | Report | 5 Jul 2006 14:20 |
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At some point you will get a reply from Heather Positive Thinker, the GR fountain of knowledge on waterman!!! Maybe if you amended your thread title to include the magic word (waterman) you will get more help? Merry |
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Kevin | Report | 5 Jul 2006 14:22 |
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Thanks I will take a look at the website Kevin |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 5 Jul 2006 14:23 |
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Fuzzy had a thread about 3 weeks ago about 'Victorian Occupations' I cant seem to find it but maybe someone else can for you. Jenx |
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≈≈≈Jenny≈≈≈ | Report | 5 Jul 2006 14:31 |
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nudged fuzzy's thread for you - hope its of use jenx |
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Heather | Report | 5 Jul 2006 15:20 |
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You called? Oh Merry, am I a font? How lovely. |
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Porkie_Pie | Report | 5 Jul 2006 16:05 |
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WATERMAN A person who worked with or on boats usually on rivers from http://www.ict.mic.ul.ie/100yearsago/web/craft_list_l.htm |
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Heather | Report | 5 Jul 2006 17:32 |
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Really depends on where he lived Kevin - is he in London is he up t'north? |
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