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Occupation Interests / Re: Do you have corkcutter ancestors?
« on: Monday 21 September 09 01:54 BST (UK)  »
Just left the cork cutter message about my great grandfather in Boston to Brooklyn.  Forgot to give you his info.

Mitchell Timothy Gallagher born November 24, 1868, East Boston, MA USA-died November 25, 1906, Brooklyn, NY, USA.

I am unsure how he picked up this trade. His father, William Gallagher, who came from Londonderry, Ireland was not listed as a cork cutter on the census but as a teamster. 

Thanks again,
Erin

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Occupation Interests / Re: Do you have corkcutter ancestors?
« on: Monday 21 September 09 01:48 BST (UK)  »
Dear Cheryl,

My Great Grandfather, born in Boston, Massachusetts, was listed in every census, directory and on his death certificate as a cork cutter.  He was born in 1868 died in Brooklyn N.Y in 1906.

He left Boston some time between 1900-1902 for Brooklyn.  Do you know anything about cork cutters in the U.S.  Was there perhaps a better position for cork cutters in Brooklyn? Do you know of any shops in Boston and Brooklyn?

Thanks,
Erin

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