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Linda

Linda Report 8 Jun 2003 18:11

Hi Natalie and Marion Thanks for the web addresses. I now know that a whitesmith was a tin smith. These tips boards are really helpful t us beginners Best wishes Linda, Harrogate

Marion

Marion Report 8 Jun 2003 16:41

Also try Ranks,Professions,Occupations www(dot)gendocs(dot)demon(dot)co(dot)uk/trades(dot)html I found others that I couldn't find on the Genuki website.

Natalie

Natalie Report 8 Jun 2003 15:22

Hi to Everyone, I've noticed that a lot of people are looking for explanations of old occupations. The following site gives links to lists of old occupattions & their meanings: www.genuki.org.uk/big/Occupations.html Alternativly type 'old occupations' into a web search facility. Hope this is of some use to you all! While, I'm on the topic of old occupations. Does anyone know what a 'gelatine moulder' is? It's from a 1901 wedding certificate. I can't find out what it is - perhaps someone who made jelly?! Natalie, Surrey