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Title: COMPLETED - Occupation
Post by: Pdorgan on Wednesday 28 June 17 02:33 BST (UK)

Looking for help with occupation on First line
N??? & Grocer, possibly News??
I'm saying it starts with N as the list line in the clip says Nurse to me...

its from 1861 English census for James and Sarah Upperton, Headley, Hampshire, (district 6)

Thanks in advance
Peter

Title: Re: Occupation
Post by: sparrett on Wednesday 28 June 17 03:18 BST (UK)

Just pointing out that the occupation you are querying is for wife Sarah.

It may make a difference to interpretation.

I am saying it is the word NURSE as in the lower one you have cited.

The script is more condensed and the dot is not relevant

My opinion only ;D

Sue

Title: Re: Occupation
Post by: Rosinish on Wednesday 28 June 17 04:20 BST (UK)

would agree with Sue!

There's a 'dot' above Grocer which is irrelevant too.

Annie

Title: Re: Occupation
Post by: JenB on Wednesday 28 June 17 08:56 BST (UK)

James' occupation has been written over two lines, so part of it appears against Sarah's name.

So his occupation appears as:
Boot and Shoe maker employing
1 man & grocer

You can see that the two lines are bracketed together at the left-hand end of the lines.

Title: Re: Occupation
Post by: Gadget on Wednesday 28 June 17 09:29 BST (UK)

Agree with Jennifer.  The B in Boot is not fully formed.

The 'Nurse' refers to a Sarah Gidley, a visitor in the household of John Fullick living 2-3 houses lower down the page.

Gadget

Title: Re: Occupation
Post by: Pdorgan on Wednesday 28 June 17 14:52 BST (UK)

Thanks all.. It's clear now I just was not reading it the rightway...
Thanks very much

Peter