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What is Ann's Occupation
« on: Friday 24 June 16 07:16 BST (UK) »
From a 1851 census, I have Ann Farr as a silk ?throwster?

Could some one please advise me if this is correct, or am I seeing it wrong.

Also, any ideas as to what the work would entail?

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Re: What is Ann's Occupation
« Reply #1 on: Friday 24 June 16 07:26 BST (UK) »
throwster

noun: throwster;
plural noun: throwsters

Meaning -a person who twists silk fibres into thread.

Sue :D
Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

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Re: What is Ann's Occupation
« Reply #2 on: Friday 24 June 16 07:35 BST (UK) »
Sue: thank you very much for your prompt reply.

I THOUGHT that was the word, but was totally unsure, and also had no idea what it entailed.

Again, many thanks for your help.

AC
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