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Title: James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
Post by: iregurl on Monday 25 September 23 19:25 BST (UK)

Hi,

I'm trying to figure out what James Watson's occupation is on the 1841 Census.  It is just listed as H. L. W. J.

Does anyone know what that might mean?

Rosalie

Title: Re: James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
Post by: Forfarian on Monday 25 September 23 19:36 BST (UK)

Hand loom weaver journeyman, or possibly hand loom weaver jute.

Title: Re: James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
Post by: iregurl on Monday 25 September 23 19:37 BST (UK)

Quote from: Forfarian on Monday 25 September 23 19:36 BST (UK)

Hand loom weaver journeyman, or possibly hand loom weaver jute.

Thank you!  His brother's occupation is also alluding me.  Do you know what a White S. would be?

Title: Re: James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
Post by: tonepad on Monday 25 September 23 21:28 BST (UK)

White S - perhaps whitesmith

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitesmith


Tony