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Offline Lyn S

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Re: Cant read census?
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 21 November 10 13:39 GMT (UK) »
Sorry, should have added - 'Mantle Mkr', one who makes mantles for gas-lights!

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Re: Cant read census?
« Reply #10 on: Sunday 21 November 10 13:55 GMT (UK) »
The chandlers shop in this instance I think would refer to a maker and seller of candles.

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« Reply #11 on: Sunday 21 November 10 14:03 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Lyn S on Sunday 21 November 10 13:36 GMT (UK)
could the Daughter possibly have been a 'Mantle Mkr'?

I think the word is definitely 'mantua'.

Jennifer  :)
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