1836 - 37 Hastings Reg Electors - listing Name,Trade or Profession & Empl lookup

[moon]

me again Chris,

is there a James Moon (wife Mary) , luggage porter listed on this pbn item

 (what is a luggage porter, do you know please?)

Jennifer

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Jennifer

There is not 1 single entry for the surname Moon.

I would imagine a Luggage Porter looked after the suitcases and Trunks etc when Guests arrived at a Hotel.

Chris in 1066

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi again

The 1831 census for St Clements in Hastings lists

West Street

John MOON, Shoemaker, 2 Male, 2 Female, 1 Family

Chris in 1066

[moon]

thank you, Chris, it is after midnight there! i was thinking maybe luggage porter might have had something to do with the railway and have kept john 1831 census til i find out where he fits in, thanks!

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Jennifer

It may well be what you suggest, but I thought you were referring to the 1836/37 Hastings Reg Electors.

The railway did not reach the edge of town (West St Leonards) until 1846 and the town centre in 1850.  This is at least 10 years after that Electors Register.

Chris in 1066

[moon]

thanks for that, Chris
Jennifer