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Offline Boongie Pam

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Deciphering help
« on: Saturday 05 June 04 21:03 BST (UK) »
Just when I thought I was getting used to Matthew Lorimers handwriting he throws me a side ball.  Matthew Lorimer was the registrar in Annan Dumfrieshire for many years.  

Can anyone help with the text after John Scott's name (4th column 2nd row)- this is the place where they put occupation.  

I know John has been listed as a "Master Seaman" on numerous other records but other than that he is a mystery.

Thanks,
Pam
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UK Census info. Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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Dumfrieshire: Fallen, Fallon, Carruthers, Scott, Farish, Aitchison, Green, Ryecroft, Thomson, Stewart
Midlothian: Linn/d, Aitken, Martin
North Wales: Robins(on), Hughes, Parry, Jones
Cumberland: Lowther, Young, Steward, Miller
Somerset: Palmer, Cork, Greedy, Clothier

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Re:Deciphering help
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 05 June 04 21:40 BST (UK) »
Hi: Do you think the first 3 words could be "Seaman Coasting trader" meaning a ship that travels only along the coast of , probably, UK. Is the 4th word "bicycles"
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Re:Deciphering help
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 05 June 04 22:34 BST (UK) »
The next line is (Deceased)

"Coasting Trader" looks very likely - thank you.

Cheers,
Pam
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UK Census info. Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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Dumfrieshire: Fallen, Fallon, Carruthers, Scott, Farish, Aitchison, Green, Ryecroft, Thomson, Stewart
Midlothian: Linn/d, Aitken, Martin
North Wales: Robins(on), Hughes, Parry, Jones
Cumberland: Lowther, Young, Steward, Miller
Somerset: Palmer, Cork, Greedy, Clothier

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