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Mary C
03-08-2008, 5:51 AM
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
03-08-2008, 8:02 AM
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
04-08-2008, 3:07 AM
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
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