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Offline kym

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1890 car driver
« on: Saturday 29 October 05 00:16 BST (UK) »
On my ggrandmothers marriage cert in 1890 her father occupation is listed as car driver of Tipperary , can anyone shed some light on that occupation back in 1890's?

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Re: 1890 car driver
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 29 October 05 00:42 BST (UK) »
Hello Kym,

I have a bit of space here as I posted the second message here twice and have corrected the wrong one so that these messages are in the wrong order. It is proving to be one of those days. Would you like us to search for information about your ancestors in Co. Kerry.

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Re: 1890 car driver
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 29 October 05 00:49 BST (UK) »
Hello Kym,

No problem. Cars were carts drawn by horses. Examples, jaunting cars long cars and short cars. Here are several sites with pictures of jaunting cars.

www.virtual-gb.co.uk/photos/details.php?image_id=383    
www.ksoe.com/gallery%20k.html
www.britannica.com/eb/article-9043425
http://www.vacationkillarney.com/Jarvey.htm

If you have other queries, no matter how stupid they may seem to you, please post Kym. The Roots Chat members in Ireland will be delighted to assist. It is a pleasure to receive questions. Best Wishes, Chris
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