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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: Pezza69 on Thursday 10 June 21 09:14 BST (UK)
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Good Morning, im wondering if anybody can recognise this occupation? I cannot quite work out the full spelling of the job. At the time my relative live in Port Glasgow, Scotland. I think the job is Sawerin, but have no idea what that is, and even searching google isn't coming up with anything.
Many thanks,
Perry
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Is there anything after it as I think it might be 'Sawer in.......'
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I believe Sawer to be a spelling variation of Sawyer i.e. (Wikipedia) an occupational term referring to someone who saws wood, particularly using a pit saw either in a saw pit or with the log on trestles above ground or operates a sawmill.
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Hi Gadget & Sandblown, unfortunately not, it just says Sawerin - & I've just realised its "Sawer in" Port Glasgow ;D ;D !! It just looks like it is one word!
Thankyou both for your help.
I just need to try and find an illusive marriage record now..
Cheers P
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Port Glasgow was the very place, big timber yards along the shore where logs were stored in salt water. The upright posts can still be seen.
Skoosh.