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Ayrshire / What Occupation was a Stearer?
« on: Saturday 01 July 23 07:55 BST (UK) »
Good morning,
I'm researching family in Kilmarnock, in the Riccarton district on the 1851 Census and have noticed several family members, some are young girls, and people at neighbouring addresses recorded as being a 'Stearer'.
Anyone any idea what this could be? I know the area had textile and shoe-making connections and wonder if a 'Stearer' could be connected to either.
Thanks in advance,
Looby
I'm researching family in Kilmarnock, in the Riccarton district on the 1851 Census and have noticed several family members, some are young girls, and people at neighbouring addresses recorded as being a 'Stearer'.
Anyone any idea what this could be? I know the area had textile and shoe-making connections and wonder if a 'Stearer' could be connected to either.
Thanks in advance,
Looby