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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Wigtownshire => Topic started by: woodydog on Saturday 14 May 05 23:20 BST (UK)

Title: Professions 1894
Post by: woodydog on Saturday 14 May 05 23:20 BST (UK)

Hello - does anyone know what a profession of "Bower" would be - I have it listed on a birth record in 1894.
Thank you.

Title: Re: Professions 1894
Post by: sarah99 on Saturday 14 May 05 23:33 BST (UK)

 According to this webpage it's a person who makes bows!

http://cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/terms.html

Title: Re: Professions 1894
Post by: emmess on Tuesday 14 November 06 12:56 GMT (UK)

According to D&G latest family history newsletter a Bower is a type of farm tenant.
(D & G FHS 9 Glasgow St Dumfries DG2 9AF )

emmess

Title: Re: Professions 1894
Post by: MonicaL on Tuesday 14 November 06 22:28 GMT (UK)

Hi Woodydog

A third reference to Bower: A person who bleached yarn from
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/thursday.handleigh/demography/occupations-wages-money/old-occupations/oldocc-b.htm

Added: I've just realised how long ago you originally posted.........you have probably got your answer by now!