James Larkin 1841 Census

[NANNIEANN]

Can anyone tell me the occupation of James Larkin of 23 All Saints Street, Hastings,  Sussex on the 1841 census.  Thank You xx                     

[Lostris]

If I have the right chap (wife Mary?, a Nurse) I think he's a Carpenter J (Journeyman)

[CarolA3]

Census ref HO107/1107/2/16/6.

James is a ‘Carpenter J’ aged 64 and born in the county.  J = journeyman, meaning he has completed his apprenticeship but is not a master carpenter, therefore not able to employ others.

In the same household is Mary, a nurse aged 59 and also born in the county (likely to be his wife, but relationships weren’t listed in 1841).

Carol (snap Lostris!)

[Lostris]

Journeyman effectively means on Daily Pay (from the French - Jour = Day ...)

[stanmapstone]

A Journeyman is one who, having served his apprenticeship to a handicraft or trade, is qualified to work at it for days' wages; who has served his apprenticeship or learned a trade or handicraft, and works at it not on his own account but as the servant or employee of another; a qualified mechanic or artisan who works for another. Distinguished on one side from apprentice, on the other from master. OED
Stan