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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: keith michael on Monday 02 December 13 12:11 GMT (UK)
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Hi, Can anyone make out what this occupation is from the 1841 census looks like ear wright to me
but that don`t make sence any help most appreciated
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It's so big it barely fits on my screen! Can you tell us who & where & census reference so that we can see it in context?
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Yes it`s a Jonathan Stratford born 1781, registration district Durham and Lanchester, In the hundred of Chester (West Division) Peice 301, Folio 23 P7
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It's so big it barely fits on my screen! Can you tell us who & where & census reference so that we can see it in context?
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HO107; Piece: 301; Book: 7; Folio: 23; Page: 6
Stan
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Engine Wright
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I think it may be Engine Wright or some sort of engineer. Others living in the same dwelling also have engineering jobs.
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Engine Wright
Stunning!!! I've looked at that census page for 20 minutes trying to answer and could'nt fathom it out. :-\
Frank. :)
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That`s brilliant thank you that certainly makes more sence than a Ear Wright!