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Title: 1841 occupation COMPLETED
Post by: Richard Isaac ap Edward on Sunday 15 April 12 13:11 BST (UK)

hi there, from an 1841 cen taken in Alverthorpe near Wakefield

I see border something ... or cordes something. Not sure, help appreciated as always   ;D

Richard

Title: Re: 1841 occupation
Post by: MonicaL on Sunday 15 April 12 13:15 BST (UK)

Cordwainer I think.

Monica  :)

Title: Re: 1841 occupation
Post by: HannahB on Sunday 15 April 12 13:16 BST (UK)

I am pretty sure it is cordwainer which was some kind of leather worker.  HB
Snap Monica

Title: Re: 1841 occupation
Post by: Richard Isaac ap Edward on Sunday 15 April 12 13:20 BST (UK)

I concur....
thank you folks
Richard

Title: Re: 1841 occupation COMPLETED
Post by: a-cbates on Saturday 18 July 15 10:24 BST (UK)

A Cordwainer is a person who made shoes.