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Could you please look up 'phthisis pulmonatis' which I presume is TB? Also, an occupation called 'printfield ......' - something I can't read. What is your source? Many thanks, Heather

Hi Heather Yes phthisis is pulmonary tuberculosis. The occupation of Printfield is not listed the closest is a printer. The sources i am using are The complete A - Z guide to early occupations and causes of death and old medical terms. Sorry to not be of more help with your occupation. cathy

Thanks Cathy I'm sure I've got loads more for you!! Sarah

Thats ok Sarah put them on and i will do my best! Cathy

Hi Cathy My ggggrandad was a bleacher. Do you know what this meant? Thank you Jan

Hi Jan A Bleacher - A person who bleached cloth or paper pulp. Hope this helps Cathy

Cathey-Can you still help? I have a 'bag gatherer' in 1851. Male age 29 In Exeter-near river and a mil-but also very poor area. Any lues if you can help please?

Hi Devonshire The only thing i can find is a Bagman - A travelling salesman Sorry to not be more help Cathy

Hi Di Sorry can find no reference at all to a manufacturing chemist. Sorry to not be of more help Cathy

hi there, Thanks for the offer and any light you can shed would be appreciated. This was a toddler (aged 1 yr 11 mths) who died in 1871 and is as best I can read the writing Tabes Ineveutusied - certified Thankyou 'mum'

Hi Cathy My uncle cert says Psycosis prob spelt wrong as cert is upstairs an i am feeling lazy tonight ,thanks Carol

Hi Cathy, Please may you tell me what a master cooper is defined as, also a brass founder. handy thread, thank-you! Hannah x

Hi Mum The only Tabes listed are : Tabes Dorsalis - Syphilus of the spinal cord (unlikely i would have thought) Tabes Mesenterica - Tuberculosis of lymph glands inside the abdomen Sorry to not be more help Cathy

Hi Carol Psychosis - Term that generally denotes mental illness of a severe degree Hope this helps Cathy

Hi Hannah A master cooper is not defined but a cooper - A person who made and repaired wooden barrels and casks So maybe he was very good at his job hence he was a master. A brass founder - A person who casts brass Hope this helps Cathy

Hi Gerry A bricksetter as such is not listed only a Brickburner - a brickmaker who used a kiln to make bricks and a Brickman - a bricklayer I would have though a bricksetter was along the same lines as a bricklayer Hope this helps Cathy

Thanks Cathy, Hannah x

Hi Cathey Thanks very much for the psycosis meaning ,my uncle died in the army in ww2 from this complaint now i wish to find out how and why and where to start Carolx

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Hi Cathy Would you be able to look to see what a COMPOSITOR does ? Also I have a father on a marriage certificate in 1861 which I believe states his occupation as GARTLEMAN. Thanks Sandra