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Title: Plate Drawer
Post by: Dave61 on Saturday 17 July 10 13:28 BST (UK)

I have a relative whose occupation was listed as a Plate Drawer.c late 1800's
Could it be something to do with making boilers or even the shipping trade.
I have done a search and only found sites that suggest I get a kitchen renovation including new drawers. :(
Dave

Title: Re: Plate Drawer
Post by: stanmapstone on Saturday 17 July 10 14:16 BST (UK)

Hi Dave,
Welcome to RootsChat.
Is this occupation in the census? If so which one and what is his name?

Stan

Title: Re: Plate Drawer
Post by: stanmapstone on Saturday 17 July 10 14:22 BST (UK)

There are four Plate Drawers in the 1881 Census:
Brass Plate Drawer
Plate Drawer (Iron)
Drawer in Tin Plate Works x 2

Stan

Title: Re: Plate Drawer
Post by: Dave61 on Saturday 17 July 10 22:23 BST (UK)

G'day Stan, thanks for the welcome.
I am away from home a the moment and haven't got all my notes with me, but his name was Daniel McLean and he lived in Glasgow until c 1910.
He did send some time at sea, but occupation unknown at that time.

Dave

Title: Re: Plate Drawer
Post by: e2dmc on Thursday 16 February 12 16:15 GMT (UK)

For metal working search under hot drawn steel or cold drawn steel. The operator of the the machinery is a drawer.