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Offline Barry R

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Shifnal 1791 British Directory
« on: Friday 14 September 07 14:02 BST (UK) »
Hi,

I saw in the 1791 British Directory for Shifnal  on the Parishmouse web site that a number of names have (F) after them eg Roden Thomas (F). I wonder if this means they were "freemen". Can anybody confirm this ?

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Barry

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Re: Shifnal 1791 British Directory
« Reply #1 on: Monday 17 September 07 13:48 BST (UK) »
Hi all,

An update on my original message:

Shrewsbury RO thought it might mean that they were freemasons.

Any ideas ?

Barry

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Re: Shifnal 1791 British Directory
« Reply #2 on: Monday 01 October 07 14:01 BST (UK) »
Hi all,

An update on my original message:

It appears that the (F) means "Freeholder) ie they had the vote. There's nothing in the Shrewsbury RO so I guess it's back to the drawing board.

Barry
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