What was Thomas SKETCHLEY's occupation in 1812 Coleorton, Leicstershire

[Viktoria]

Yes,the date is too early for there to have been a pottery there.
Just looked in The Oxford Dictionary and it says Publican`s Assistant,so a possibility there.
I wonder if there were other fairly near potteries as there was probably clay in the area.,              To transport china clay from far afield would have created expense.
Hope you solve the mystery.
                                                          Viktoria.

[BumbleB]

This could be a total red herring, but - A Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations -

pott(er) carrier = chemist

[Westy11]

Hello all an thank you for your input.

I had seen the Pott[er] carrier explanation and not too sure its applicable in this instance.  I get the impression Thomas and his family were at the bottom or near to the bottom of the food chain.

The movie looks fascinating.  If I ever find a confirmed answer to the question I will come back and post it.

Westy

[ankerdine]

If you follow CarolA3's link there are some Census records for Coleorton. On the 1851 there is a family named "Skitchley". Using that name instead of Sketchley on FindMyPast some Thomas Skitchleys pop up. I don't have a subscription at the moment to research further but maybe someone on here would kindly help?

I'm interested in the Sketchleys too but mine moved from Leicester to Nottingham. I'm trying to find Timothy Sketchley after the 1841 Census but he too disappears.

Good Luck.

Judy

[Westy11]

Thanks so much Judy.  PM on its way.