These are occupations circa 1868 and although they 'carry or transport' things I wonder if anyone can explain the differences between them. I have also come across Master Porters and Master Carters but I'm a bit sceptical about these given that a Master Mariner could be a Ship's Captain.
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A Carter, a Carrier, and a Porter.
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Actually, this rings a bell way back. I think there was actually a guild of Porters and carriers or they had to be licensed.
I guess so that someone knew their goods wouldnt disappear into the horizon with a dodgey dealer.
Have a google and you should find details.Last edited by Heather Positive Thinker; 05-04-11, 14:14.
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A carter was in charge of a horse drawn cart. (could work on a farm, or delivering for a business, railway company etc.)
A carrier transported people & goods by horse & cart, for payment.
A porter transferred goods from one place to another - not necessarily by horse power (as in porters in the fish market/Covent garden etc)
There could be some overlap between all 3!
JayJanet in Yorkshire
Genealogists never die - they just swap places in the family tree
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From 'Genes'...Heather & Margaret I think one of you is credited with saying "Google everything"....alas on this occasion it wasnt much help. Not to worry, I come across the occupations so often, I wondered if there was much difference. Be Lucky.
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I think Janet has explained the words very well. The only change I would make is that of porter, generally a person who moves goods
by hand from place to place as in 'Railway porter'who used to carry your luggage (Do they still exist).
DavidWhoever said Seek and Ye shall find was not a genealogist.
David
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