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Occupation - Apothecary

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Josephine

Josephine Report 12 Jun 2006 10:55

I have an ancestor who was an apothecary. He was apprenticed in 1774 (as a chemist) to a 'firm', possibly in London (18th century Medics). As I am in Australia, can anyone offer advice on further avenues of research? Josephine

Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 12 Jun 2006 11:02

Apprenticeship records - if his has survived, it will probably name & give abode of his father, and possibly age of apprentice. I believe these records are in London, but not sure where. Jay

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 12 Jun 2006 11:04

Have a look at this site, as it might give you some information:- http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/apoths.htm Kath. x

Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 12 Jun 2006 12:28

Hi I have Apothecaries within my family. They were at Blackfriars London and are recorded at the Apothercaries Hall there..........they have a website: www.apothecaries.org and I wrote for information regarding them ( 3 generations) to : Dee Cook MA DARM RMSA Archivist The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London Apothecaries' Hall Black Friars Lane London EC4V 6EJ She was most helpful and it cost me not a penny.

Debi Coone

Debi Coone Report 13 Jun 2006 08:38

Let us know how you get on........... if you PM me I have Dee's e mail address