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Some Special Interests => Occupation Interests => Topic started by: apanderson on Friday 25 March 05 20:51 GMT (UK)
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From 1759 in the Parish of Bothwell, Lanarkshire.
I've had many suggestions but no-one has yet been able to come up with an exact meaning. One offered suggestion was "Damasker" .
I have a copy of the original page and the handwriting is perfectly legible so it's not 'dodgy' handwriting!
Anne.
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hi
a damasker is one who works with damask cloth.
Damask is a cloth often used to make tablecloths.
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http://www.scottishdocuments.com/content/research_waypeopleworked.asp?currentletter=D
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Thanks Taeama,
I've already been to every site I can find including the one you mentioned. I've even tried just typing the word 'dasker' into search engines . . . nothing!
I think it's going to be one of life's little mysteries - one that drives me nuts!
Anne.
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hi ap
had a bit of luck now.
found this message on another site.
anneanderson
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Dasker?
I came across the word 'Dasker' as an occupation on a page from Bothwell OPR's.
The entry reads:
"Pollok, Marion, Daughter lawful to John Pollock, Dasker in Bothwell Town and Jean Muir his spouse born the 17th Day of November. Baptized the said Month 1759"
I have attempted to upload the image to this posting but have been unable to do so.
I would appreciate any comments or suggestions.
Anne
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'Dask' is a Scots word for a desk, so a 'dasker' could conceivably be a desk-maker.
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That's ME!
You've probably realised by now, I've tried posting everywhere!
I liked the 'Junior Member' bit, I wonder if this is based on the amount of postings?
(or if I've lied about my age!)
Thank you for looking anyway,
Anne