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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: SonofSussex on Tuesday 28 September 21 20:42 BST (UK)

Title: Help with an Occupation
Post by: SonofSussex on Tuesday 28 September 21 20:42 BST (UK)

I simply cannot figure out the occupation on the fourth line.  Driving me crazy!

Title: Re: Help with an Occupation
Post by: mckha489 on Tuesday 28 September 21 20:45 BST (UK)

Cordwainer

Title: Re: Help with an Occupation
Post by: Viktoria on Tuesday 28 September 21 21:12 BST (UK)

Yes, cordwainer.
A shoemaker from the use of Cordoban leather .( Spanish leather)
Sounds as if it ought to be ropes doesn’t it?
Viktoria.

Title: Re: Help with an Occupation
Post by: SonofSussex on Wednesday 29 September 21 14:46 BST (UK)

Thank you both for the quick responses.  I have learned a new word, even if it is now considered archaic!  Also very helpful because I have another citation for an individual where it's mentioned that he is a shoemaker.  Now I know I'm dealing with the same person.  :)

Title: Re: Help with an Occupation
Post by: Viktoria on Wednesday 29 September 21 17:45 BST (UK)

Thankyou.
You get help from RootsChat so you give help.
Not always to the person/ people who helped you.
Kindness is never lost it goes around .
Very best wishes with your research.
By the way ,St.Crispin is the patron saint of Shoemakers
Only know that from Henry V , Agincourt fought on St Crispin’s Day, the speech on St.Crispin’s Eve,

Viktoria.