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Title: 1718 Register of Apprentices' Indentures
Post by: Greensleeves on Friday 17 January 14 13:35 GMT (UK)
It would seem that Ralph Shadforth, shown below, belongs in my family tree.  Can  anyone read the word after 'barber' please?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Kind regards
GS
Title: Re: 1718 Register of Apprentices' Indentures
Post by: stanmapstone on Friday 17 January 14 13:54 GMT (UK)
I think it is  peruke-maker
Stan
Title: Re: 1718 Register of Apprentices' Indentures
Post by: Ruskie on Friday 17 January 14 13:57 GMT (UK)
Excellent Stan! I believe you are correct!
I've been puzzling over this for a while but could not make head nor tail of it.
Title: Re: 1718 Register of Apprentices' Indentures
Post by: stanmapstone on Friday 17 January 14 14:02 GMT (UK)
Will of James Whiscard, Barber and Peruke Maker of East Greenwich , Kent. Date: 05 July 1768. Held by: The National Archives, http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=D503403

Stan
Title: Re: 1718 Register of Apprentices' Indentures
Post by: Greensleeves on Friday 17 January 14 14:37 GMT (UK)
Thank you very much indeed, Stan, and also Ruskie too for your interest.  I think this must be the first Peruke-maker I have amongst all the Ag Labs in my tree.  Incidentally, in 1715 Ralph Shadforth is listed as 'Barber Surgeon, Wax-maker, Rope & Stringer, Tallow Chandler'.

Kind regards and thanks,
GS
Title: Re: 1718 Register of Apprentices' Indentures
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 17 January 14 14:52 GMT (UK)
A Peruke Maker..


pe·ruke  [puh-rook]  Show IPA 


noun 
a man's wig of the 17th and 18th centuries, usually powdered and gathered at the back of the neck with a ribbon; periwig.

Well I've learnt something today...nice one Stan....and GS...I now know a descendant of a Peruke Maker... ;D ;D ;D

Carol