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Felt maker?
« on: Tuesday 29 December 20 19:50 GMT (UK) »
Hello,

This gentleman married in Manchester in 1801. I’m guessing it says felt maker, but I’m not entirely sure.

I’d appreciate any help!

Adam
Lipman family of Aldgate - ends with Lewis Lipman (d. 1871, Bethnal Green), son of John Lipman 'late of Glasgow' (1856)
McGregor family of Fodderty - ends with Alexander McGregor (b. 1765, Fodderty), son of Murdoch McGregor and Kate Stewart

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Re: Felt maker?
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 29 December 20 20:03 GMT (UK) »
Yes, Felt Maker. We were taught to do fancy Fs like that  ;D


Add - an ornate version of this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F#/media/File:F_cursiva.gif

and

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4d/00/f6/4d00f6f3f223becb8f83562482e61945.jpg
Census &  BMD information Crown Copyright www.nationalarchives.gov.uk and GROS - www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

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Re: Felt maker?
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 29 December 20 20:06 GMT (UK) »
Excellent, thanks!
Lipman family of Aldgate - ends with Lewis Lipman (d. 1871, Bethnal Green), son of John Lipman 'late of Glasgow' (1856)
McGregor family of Fodderty - ends with Alexander McGregor (b. 1765, Fodderty), son of Murdoch McGregor and Kate Stewart