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Title: Help with occupation on 1753 baptism entry
Post by: Janet Waterhouse on Monday 01 December 25 11:27 GMT (UK)
Hello,

I have come across the attached entry in the All Saints’ Church baptism register, but I am struggling to make out Joseph Wilby’s occupation in the 9 February entry.

In another entry, on 04 Jan 1750/1, if it is the same person, his occupation is recorded as Suliber, another occupation which I am unfamiliar with.

I wouldd be grateful if you could help me with these occupations.

Regards,

Janet
Title: Re: Help with occupation on 1753 baptism entry
Post by: BumbleB on Monday 01 December 25 11:40 GMT (UK)
First image - "A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations" suggests

courage bater - someone who castrates cattle and other animals (see also master bater).
Title: Re: Help with occupation on 1753 baptism entry
Post by: Janet Waterhouse on Monday 01 December 25 11:54 GMT (UK)
Thank you BumbleB.

Does the dictionary have an entry for Suliber?
Title: Re: Help with occupation on 1753 baptism entry
Post by: BumbleB on Monday 01 December 25 11:57 GMT (UK)
Unfortunately, no. 
Title: Re: Help with occupation on 1753 baptism entry
Post by: Janet Waterhouse on Monday 01 December 25 12:18 GMT (UK)
Could "Suliber" be a corruption of, or a phonetic rendering of, “Slubber”?
Title: Re: Help with occupation on 1753 baptism entry
Post by: McGroger on Monday 01 December 25 20:38 GMT (UK)
Agree with Janet. From https://www.worldthroughthelens.com/family-history/old-occupations.php (https://www.worldthroughthelens.com/family-history/old-occupations.php) A "Slubber" operated the machine used to prepare cotton for spinning. There was also a "slubber doffer". :)
Peter
Title: Re: Help with occupation on 1753 baptism entry
Post by: Janet Waterhouse on Tuesday 02 December 25 14:58 GMT (UK)
Thank you BumbleB and McGroger for the use of your knowledge.

Janet