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Jacqui

Jacqui Report 17 May 2006 21:34

Looking at James Hanks b.1811 on the 1851 census.... His occupation is Carver and Gilder, but can anyone read the word written after this? Source information: HO107/1514, Registration district: Holborn, Sub-registration district: St Andrew Eastern, Folio: 207 Page: 15

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Unknown Report 17 May 2006 21:36

I think its jour n. Probably an abbreviation for journeyman - that is someone who has served an apprenticeship, but is not yet a master. From the French 'jour' for day, as these men were paid on a daily basis. nell

Jacqui

Jacqui Report 17 May 2006 21:39

Thank-you!!!