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woodydog
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Professions 1894
« on: Saturday 14 May 05 22:20 UTC (UK) »
Hello - does anyone know what a profession of "Bower" would be - I have it listed on a birth record in 1894.
Thank you.
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sarah99
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Re: Professions 1894
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 14 May 05 22:33 UTC (UK) »
 According to this webpage it's a person who makes bows!

http://cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/terms.html
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emmess
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Re: Professions 1894
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 14 November 06 12:56 UTC (UK) »
According to D&G latest family history newsletter a Bower is a type of farm tenant.
(D & G FHS 9 Glasgow St Dumfries DG2 9AF )

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MonicaLesl
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Re: Professions 1894
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 14 November 06 22:28 UTC (UK) »
Hi Woodydog

A third reference to Bower: A person who bleached yarn from
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/thursday.handleigh/demography/occupations-wages-money/old-occupations/oldocc-b.htm

Added: I've just realised how long ago you originally posted.........you have probably got your answer by now!
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