RootsChat.Com

Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: bronkilks on Saturday 07 August 21 06:56 BST (UK)

Title: Occupation- can't decipher this..
Post by: bronkilks on Saturday 07 August 21 06:56 BST (UK)

Hi,

I've just located a relative's immigration record, and would love some help deciphering his occupation- see attached

thanks

Title: Re: Occupation- can't decipher this..
Post by: shanreagh on Saturday 07 August 21 07:00 BST (UK)

White smith

From Wki
A whitesmith is a metalworker who does finishing work on iron and steel such as filing, lathing, burnishing or polishing. The term also refers to a person who works with "white" or light-coloured metals, and is sometimes used as a synonym for tinsmith.

Title: Re: Occupation- can't decipher this..
Post by: BumbleB on Saturday 07 August 21 07:10 BST (UK)

I'll agree with that - White Smith

Title: Re: Occupation- can't decipher this..
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 07 August 21 22:51 BST (UK)

Me too.
Carol