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  1. 16-09-2015, 6:50 PM #1
    Jeanie2
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    Default Does anyone know what this says?

    I have been trying to work out the occupation of the children, Abraham , John and James Hughes on this 1861 census. My eyes tell me it's dyer Tur/ley red.


    Class: RG 9 Piece 3062 Folio 11 Page 15

    Hope I've given the references needed to find this. Thank you for any suggestions
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  2. 16-09-2015, 7:07 PM #2
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    Turkey Red was a dying process used in the cotton industry. If you search the term you'll find plenty of info.

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  3. 16-09-2015, 7:22 PM #3
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    Brilliant Peter, thank you!
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