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Wood Leader Occupation
« on: Tuesday 07 March 17 15:24 GMT (UK) »
In the 1894 White's Directory of Leeds, I have Spencer Archbell with the occupation of "Wood Leader" - see attachment.  I have looked in A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations but no entry for such an occupation.

1891 = Drayman
1901 = Cartman
1911 = Carter

I'm assuming that Wood Leader has something to do with this type of operation  :-\  Any thoughts, anyone  :)


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Re: Wood Leader Occupation
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 07 March 17 15:36 GMT (UK) »
It would appear that a "Wood Leader" (occupation) is the same as a "Wood Carter".

They used to lead the carts of horses carrying the wood. He'd literally lead the horses with a "lead" (rope / twine).

So the use of the term Wood Leader was changed to Wood Carter at some point.

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Re: Wood Leader Occupation
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 07 March 17 16:02 GMT (UK) »
Thank you Trystan.  :)
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Re: Wood Leader Occupation
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 07 March 17 16:29 GMT (UK) »
BumbleB,

You're most welcome.  :)

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Re: Wood Leader Occupation
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 07 March 17 16:32 GMT (UK) »
whats the source of that definition ?
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