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What is a sp & m mechanic?
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Gillian | Report | 23 Dec 2003 21:55 |
I am looking at (possibly) my gr gr grandfather Henry Smith's occupation on the 1881 census. It says he is a mechanic (sp & m) Does anyone know what the sp & m stands for? Need as much info as possible when looking for Smiths! Thanks |
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Gen | Report | 24 Dec 2003 07:34 |
Hi Gillian, Out of curiosity I typed in mechanic (Sp & m) 1881 census and although it did not give the actual definition a resident of Stockport Union Workhouse was a mechanic (Sp.m) and he was a spindle maker. Gen |
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Gillian | Report | 24 Dec 2003 08:06 |
Thats fantastic, thanks for your help. On my gr grandads marriage cert is shows him as a shuttle maker. Merry Christmas |