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    Could someone decipher the occupation on this 1841 census please?

    1841 HO107/548/19/2

    Thank you.
    Jen
    Avatar: One of my paintings.

    Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.


  • #2
    The name of the person might help Jen!
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    • #3
      Sorry Elaine, not well at the mo, feel dreadful, so not with it just now.

      It's William Nelson, wife Alice and daughter Mary 15.
      Jen
      Avatar: One of my paintings.

      Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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      • #4
        Sorry Jen, can you check the census reference again. Can't seem to find it.
        Elaine







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        • #5
          This is what I have Elaine,

          1841 HO107/548 book 14 Folio 19 Page 2
          Civil dist. Prestwich Cum Oldham
          Reg. Ashton & Oldham
          Sub. Royton
          Hundred Salford

          Head William Nelson 25 1816
          Wife Alice 30 1811
          Dau Mary 15 1826
          Son Joseph 9 1832
          Dau Maria 8 1833
          Dau Hannah 6 1835
          Son George 5 1836
          Son Thomas 3 1838
          Dau Jane 3 months 1841

          Think he may be connected to Weaving.........I'm looking for occupation of Weaver.
          Jen
          Avatar: One of my paintings.

          Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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          • #6
            Sorry Jen, my fault. For some reason I read it as William Wilson - not Nelson!

            I think the first word is Cotton - may be Cotton Dresser
            Elaine







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            • #7
              Second thoughts - it could be Cotton Weaver
              Elaine







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              • #8
                Many Thanks Elaine. Looks like it could be my family.
                Jen
                Avatar: One of my paintings.

                Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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