Diane Grant-Salmon
29-01-2006, 10:23 AM
In the 1960's (approximately), if a woman stayed home to look after the children and somebody asked her occupation, the answer was usually 'housewife'. I remember watching a TV quiz programme a few years ago, when a lady replied 'domestic engineer'. :D I laughed at the stupidity of this 'posh title' ........ just my opinion of course!
I found this entry yesterday for one of my lot. ;)
CENSUS 1861 Ref: RG9/3404/4/2
Dwelling: Wharton Square, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
John FAWCETT (52) Head Marr Card Maker b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Jane (51) Wife Marr House Manager b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Joseph (16) Son Single Wool Dyer b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Thomas (14) Son Single Woollen Warehouseman b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
William (11) Son Carpet Weaver b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
I found this entry yesterday for one of my lot. ;)
CENSUS 1861 Ref: RG9/3404/4/2
Dwelling: Wharton Square, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
John FAWCETT (52) Head Marr Card Maker b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Jane (51) Wife Marr House Manager b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Joseph (16) Son Single Wool Dyer b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Thomas (14) Son Single Woollen Warehouseman b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
William (11) Son Carpet Weaver b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire