unknown occupation

[juzzyje;;ybean]

Hey!
Does anyone know what a Dolph Merchant is? I am fairly sure that is what it says if not, maybe someone can enlighten me.
Many Thanks Justine

[Arranroots]

Hi Justine

Could it be Delph?  possibly a mis-writing of delft, which is pottery?

Perhaps you could post a small sample including the word in question - or else the census reference if that's what you're looking at?

Kind regards, Arranroots 

[juzzyje;;ybean]

Hi
Have attached the census entry its the last one on the page no98. It is John Baynes occupation that I am interested in.
Many Thanks
Justine

[Arranroots]

Hmmm - delft is still my best guess.  It does look like Dolph or Delph.

I guess the next question is - what was his occupation on other censuses?

If he was a merchant, there is a chance that you could find him in directories of the period.  I'm not sure what's available for this area.

It might be a good idea to post again on the Dumbartonshire board, BUT make sure you lock the thread and refer to this one, so that we don't get replies on both threads.

It could be that "locals" will have other ideas that might help you.

Kind regards, Arranroots 

[fallingonabruise]

I have no idea about that job but this is a good site for most occupations(not yours unfortunatly) and is handy to have bookmarked 
http://www.census1891.com/occupations-a.htm

[stanmapstone]

I gree with Arranroots that he was a pottery merchant
From the OED
Delft Also delph. A kind of glazed earthenware made at Delf or Delft in Holland; originally called Delf ware.
Stan

[Arranroots]

Thanks for the definition - and the source, lol!

 

[juzzyje;;ybean]

Thanks for that, would post it on to the Dumbartonshire post but I haven't a clue about cross ref. and locking threads  Sorry. I really am a dumb blonde! lol

[Arranroots]

OK I will move this to the Dumbarton board for you - that seems the elegant solution!