Occupations in Worstead - 17th century

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For the last 30 years of the 17th century, Worstead Parish Registers frequently record the father's occupation at his children's baptism. This is useful in building up a 'directory' of trades and occupations. Those found to date are:

Blacksmith - John SMITH
Butcher - Thomas LACY (of Scottow)
Carpenter - Stephen MORE
Carpenter - Robert SMITH
Cooper - John HAZELUP
Gent - Henry HARCOCK
Grocer - John CAR
Husbandman - Robert SHORT
Husbandman - Thomas THIRKLE

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Labourer - Robt BUTTRUM
Labourer - Robert WEBSTER
Mason - Simon BUTLER
Mason - Richard SHALDERS
Miller - John THRORY
Shoemaker - John AUSTIN
Shoemaker - John COOK
Shoemaker - Richard SMITH
Tailor - John MARTINS
Tailor - Charles TOPCLIFF
Tailor - John WATSON
Thatcher - Philip SADLER
Vicar - John OMBLER
Weaver - Edmund HAZELUP
Weaver - William NEWSTEAD
Weaver - Thomas SMITH


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