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Title: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: Dannemois on Sunday 28 March 21 15:54 BST (UK)
I know Alexander Pilley was a seaman but can someone please tell me what the wording is in the line  below his name.
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: Christine53 on Sunday 28 March 21 15:59 BST (UK)
Seaman mercht serv ie  seaman merchant service
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 28 March 21 16:26 BST (UK)
Quote from: Christine53 on Sunday 28 March 21 15:59 BST (UK)
Seaman mercht serv ie  seaman merchant service

Totally agree -  :)

Sandra
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: Dannemois on Sunday 28 March 21 16:35 BST (UK)
Thanks both
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: Dannemois on Sunday 28 March 21 17:28 BST (UK)
Alexander Pilley was on the 1861 census of Leith with his wife and young family.  He is NOT recorded in 1871.  His occupation of seaman, and the fact his wife remarried in 1871, led me to presume that perhaps he died at sea.  Any advice on where I can find such a record would be gratefully appreciated.

Thanks
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: rosie17 on Sunday 28 March 21 18:38 BST (UK)
Have you checked this death on Scotland's people
Alexander Pillow age 39 years
1870
Leith South
Mothers maiden name Thomson

Rosie
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: Christine53 on Sunday 28 March 21 18:46 BST (UK)
The 1870 death confirms wife Margaret Inglis and father George Pillow seaman. Cause of death ?
bronchitis.
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: rosie17 on Sunday 28 March 21 18:54 BST (UK)
Quote from: Christine53 on Sunday 28 March 21 18:46 BST (UK)
The 1870 death confirms wife Margaret Inglis and father George Pillow seaman. Cause of death ?
bronchitis.

Thought it might have been him  ;)

Rosie
Title: Re: Alexander Pilley's profession
Post by: Dannemois on Sunday 28 March 21 19:41 BST (UK)
Hello Christine and Rosie

I must admit to not seeing that entry, I've added it to my list of certificates to download. 

Thank you both, very much appreciated

Roy