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This occupation isn't on my list!???
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Merry | Report | 1 May 2006 22:00 |
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So, what exactly is a ''Herald Chaser''?? Any ideas? Person is on the 1861 census as follows: Jno L Bush, b abt 1837, RG9/168 Folio: 31 Page: 61. Happy Hunting! - Merry x |
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ErikaH | Report | 1 May 2006 22:04 |
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A Chaser is an engraver.........so presumably he was an engraver on heraldry.........of Coats of Arms, etc...... Reg |
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Jean Durant | Report | 1 May 2006 22:09 |
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My goodness there are some knowledgable people on this site. No wonder I'm addicted to it. Jean x. |
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Merry | Report | 1 May 2006 22:09 |
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Blimey, that sounds a bit grand??? Wife and step children were shoe binders......But I suppose if you were trained at the engraving and then only had to copy....... It's def a possibility! How about this one...... Two marriage certs for siblings.....on one, father is a Lamp Maker, which fits with occs of others in the family. On the other one it says ''Gin Man'', unless it says ''Gen man''...... Merry |
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The Ego | Report | 1 May 2006 22:09 |
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mmmm thats a new one and something I should have known but didnt |
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Merry | Report | 1 May 2006 22:11 |
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I imagined my rellie running after a bloke with a bugle!! LOL Merry |
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The Ego | Report | 1 May 2006 22:13 |
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I imagined a paperboy who had to do his round very quickly !! |
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Unknown | Report | 1 May 2006 22:29 |
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Lol Merry, wonder if someone can give me a clue to this one? Marriage 25 July 1758, West Kirby Parish Ann Upshan-spinster Thomas Dalby-bachelor occupation- husbandman. first recorded SNAG maybe???? (sensitive new age guy) lol |
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Bridie | Report | 1 May 2006 22:31 |
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husbandman was a term for a keeper of animals - a sort of farmer, I think! |
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Unknown | Report | 1 May 2006 22:39 |
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Thanks Bridie, I had figured it may be along those lines, but the thought of a full time house husband back in the 18th century was too good to pass. lol! Rebs x |
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Glen In Tinsel Knickers | Report | 1 May 2006 22:52 |
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Hi Merry, I had to read your post twice,i thought you said chasing a man with a bulge!! Can't beat that occupation,how many ag labs do you think he is worth? I'll stick with my coastguard,master mariner,coldstream guard,and land owning Norfolk mob. Glen |
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Merry | Report | 1 May 2006 22:58 |
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LOL Glen....you keep your turnips to yourself, thank you!!!!! Merry |
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MaryfromItaly | Report | 1 May 2006 23:24 |
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Merry, a gin is a kind of animal trap. Maybe the gin man made them or emptied them? |
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