Shoemakers, Bootmakers, Saddler and Harness Makers

[Finley 1]

Yes  I LOVE IT   and was so lucky to find it... should have it printed out and framed ...

xin

[malivic]

John Cole - Shoemaker - born 29/4/1788 in Corton, Suffolk. The family appears to have moved to Middlesex at some point. One of his children was my great-great grandfather, James Cole - also listed as a 'cordwainer'. James came to Australia and continued his trade until he died in 1901.
Cheers
Megan

[Mrs Dalloway]

My ancestors were saddlers and collar makers.
Thomas Burrows,and his son of the same name were saddlers,  living in Bridge St. and The Mall Sligo, Ireland 1820 -1880s
Another relative, possibly a grandson, named Thomas Burrows, is recorded as a Saddler's Lad in 1901 English Census.  Born in Co. Sligo, but living in Allsaints parish, Southhampton, Hampshire.

I have found other Burrows's living in Sligo town at that time who were shoemakers.  Are the two professions linked?  Might they be more likely to be relatives of my line or not?

Thanks, Clarissabell

[JacobeaM]

I have, off the top of my head:

George Gregory (born circa 1844 in Birmingham) as a bootmaker on the 1881 Census in St Giles with his elder son Richard (aged fifteen) as a learning bootmaker.

On the 1811 London and Country Directory: William James Tickell (circa 1764 - circa 1822), shoemaker, 136 Ratcliffe Highway.

His great-grandson, also William James, is similiarly listed on the 1881 Census as a "boot clicker".

[sarahsean]

My ancestor George Dowding is listed as an assistant bootmaker in the 1881 census. for Clapham, surrey He went on to own his own shoe shop in Paddington which employed his son and daughter.


Regards
Sarah

[Hunbar]

My great grandfather Thomas Parker was a journeyman shoemaker .  He was born in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire in 1849 and died in Dewsbury in 1923.   

[griz]

From 1895 directory my ancestor, William Frankish, boot and shoe maker 515 Stockport Rd. Manchester.

( I was told there is presently a Podiatrist/ chiropodist? at that address  )

1901 census  William Frankish, b 1853 Hunmanby Yorkshire. Bootmaker and factor, self employed.

 1881  census he was described as a 'master shoe maker.'

On  1841 census, Hunmanby Yorkshire,    John Frankish, b  about 1809 was a shoemaker. He was the grandfather of William. 

[dianat]

Hi there

My gggrandfather was also John Robinson. He was born in 1789 in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire and was also a bootmaker.  He married a Sarah.   If you hear of a John Robinson, bootmaker from Cheshunt, please could you send me the details.  I have found it impossible to locate his parents or his grandparents.

Good luck with your family search
Best wishes
Diana

[cyril walsh]

my gggrandfather thomas adamson was a shoemaker so was his brothers joseph, james, and their cousin james in moate westmeath ireland.
cyril walsh