Age of Apprentice

[Mary C]

Hi

I have a Butcher's Apprentice in 1841 but he was 25 or possibly older at the time. Would this have been too old?
Also, if it is the same person, by 1851 he was a Baker!

Does anyone have any answers?

Mary

[Colin Moretti]

By no means. I have a copy of an indenture dated 1841 where the apprentice is age 45, the apprenticeship being as a coach painter for three years.

Colin

[Mary C]

Hi Colin and thanks for the reply. John wasn't too old then to be an apprentice butcher in 1841.

It is strange though that in 1851 his occupation was given as a Baker - I wonder if this was an error on the part of the enumerator. Also in 1848 on the birth of his daughter his occupation was given as a Farmer. Talk about career change!!

Thanks again

Mary