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Can you read this occupation please?
« on: Tuesday 03 October 06 13:30 BST (UK) »
I hope I'm about to attach a copy of an entry in the Perth PR marriages for 1798. I'm afraid it's not too clear, but can anyone please make out what is the occupation of the bride's father David Young?

I'd say something with 'wright' at the end, like wheelwright but it's too short to be that.

Can anyone please help?

Jill
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 BATHSHEBA BOOTHROYD bn c. 1802 W. Yorks.

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Re: Can you read this occupation please?
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 03 October 06 13:32 BST (UK) »
Hi Jill

It looks like a slightly miss-spelt Mill or Millswright -

Milswright  ???

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Millwright - someone who made and maintained mill machinery - early engineer!

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Re: Can you read this occupation please?
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 03 October 06 19:22 BST (UK) »
Hi

Yes I would go with Millwright

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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 03 October 06 20:48 BST (UK) »
does this help, kali. [img][img]
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Re: Can you read this occupation please?
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 03 October 06 21:33 BST (UK) »
Millwright it is - thanks everyone.

I googled it and, not only is Gadget's definition spot on, but it's also defined as a Scottish occupation.

Jill.
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 BATHSHEBA BOOTHROYD bn c. 1802 W. Yorks.

Baptism nowhere to be found. Possibly in a nonconformist church near ALMONDBURY or HUDDERSFIELD.
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