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Tow Keeper

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ann

ann Report 4 Sep 2007 17:36

Thanks Mumsy,There was a canal there.I will look on that site Annie

Mumsy

Mumsy Report 4 Sep 2007 17:33

I think this is the website:

http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/index.html

Could it be Toll Keeper.

Mumsy.

Mumsy

Mumsy Report 4 Sep 2007 17:27

Did they live near a canal? Perhaps it was something to do with the Tow Path. Only guessing.
I think someone mentioned a website on another thread to do with occupations.
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Mumsy.

Pam of Kent

Pam of Kent Report 4 Sep 2007 17:20

Probably something to do with textiles-Tow Cards were used in some way. Google it and see what it comes up with.

ann

ann Report 4 Sep 2007 17:01

I have just got a marriage certificate 1876 where hubby was a Tow Keeper.Not sure if that would be the same as todays. Annie