1718 Register of Apprentices' Indentures

[Greensleeves]

It would seem that Ralph Shadforth, shown below, belongs in my family tree.  Can  anyone read the word after 'barber' please?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Kind regards
GS

[stanmapstone]

I think it is  peruke-maker
Stan

[Ruskie]

Excellent Stan! I believe you are correct!
I've been puzzling over this for a while but could not make head nor tail of it.

[stanmapstone]

Will of James Whiscard, Barber and Peruke Maker of East Greenwich , Kent. Date: 05 July 1768. Held by: The National Archives, http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/SearchUI/details?Uri=D503403

Stan

[Greensleeves]

Thank you very much indeed, Stan, and also Ruskie too for your interest.  I think this must be the first Peruke-maker I have amongst all the Ag Labs in my tree.  Incidentally, in 1715 Ralph Shadforth is listed as 'Barber Surgeon, Wax-maker, Rope & Stringer, Tallow Chandler'.

Kind regards and thanks,
GS

[Treetotal]

A Peruke Maker..


pe·ruke  [puh-rook]  Show IPA 


noun 
a man's wig of the 17th and 18th centuries, usually powdered and gathered at the back of the neck with a ribbon; periwig.

Well I've learnt something today...nice one Stan....and GS...I now know a descendant of a Peruke Maker...

Carol