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James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
« on: Monday 25 September 23 19:25 BST (UK) »
Hi,

I'm trying to figure out what James Watson's occupation is on the 1841 Census.  It is just listed as H. L. W. J.

Does anyone know what that might mean?

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Re: James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
« Reply #1 on: Monday 25 September 23 19:36 BST (UK) »
Hand loom weaver journeyman, or possibly hand loom weaver jute.
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Re: James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
« Reply #2 on: Monday 25 September 23 19:37 BST (UK) »
Quote from: Forfarian on Monday 25 September 23 19:36 BST (UK)
Hand loom weaver journeyman, or possibly hand loom weaver jute.

Thank you!  His brother's occupation is also alluding me.  Do you know what a White S. would be?

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Re: James Watson b. 1802 Cupar Fife - Occupation Question
« Reply #3 on: Monday 25 September 23 21:28 BST (UK) »
White S - perhaps whitesmith

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitesmith


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