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Some Special Interests => Occupation Interests => Topic started by: Daonnachd on Wednesday 09 August 17 11:52 BST (UK)
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Hi,
I have found a will describing the person as a 'Changekeeper' in Dunkeld. Can anyone tell me what a 'Changekeeper' was?
Thanks,
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Did a bit of googling;
Appears to be an Innkeeper;
Ref. - Chambers, The Concise Scots Dictionary, 1996
ISBN 0 550 11860 8
Another Historian has;
An Innkeeper/ pub landlord/or similar purveyor of alcoholic beverages.
ScotlandsPlaces has;
Chg. Kpr - Changekeeper, Innkeeper
Trish :)
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Thanks for this Trish,
Lindsey ;D
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It is surprising how much detail can be found about innkeepers, their wives, servants and premises in the diaries of travellers. It might be worth trying to find out if anyone mentions a stay in Dunkeld.
Newspapers also report on local events held at inns.
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That's a great idea - thank you.
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Scots, a "Change House!"
Skoosh.