a jockey at Trefeglwys

[malijibic]

A 1845 marriage at the parish church in Trefeglwys has the groom's father as Edward Jones, profession Jockey.
I have trawled the 1841 census and most I can see are farmers, labourers and miners.
It has been suggested that it could be something to do with the lead mines in the area.
Any ideas?
Thanks

[Mabel Bagshawe]

He could be working in one of the big houses locally which raced their horses - possibly mostly as a groom but also a jockey for the races

[malijibic]

I thought that might be the case but trawling through the census did not bring anything to light.

[pinot]

I'm sure I've seen a similar post before; 'jockey' in previous times (more recently in Wales) could mean simply 'groom' or 'stablehand'.

[malijibic]

Having a tidy up and printing my threads. on reading this I see that  I have have not said thank you. Since then I have seen a parish register describing another person as Jockey/ Horse trader
So a belated thank you. Better late than never

[pinot]

Welcome!