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Fatman
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Chairwoman?

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In the 1861 Census, my relative, Sophia Gowler (b1812) nee Pedley is listed as a Chairwoman?

Now does this simply mean she makes chairs? Or does it mean female version of chairman?
Id have thought it was a bit early for any equal right stuff and if she was a chairwoman, it would be listed as chairman anyway!

But then why doesnt it say chair maker or similar?

EDIT: or could it be Charwoman?
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Re: Chairwoman?

Post by Annie »

It could be Charwoman Fatman I have a few of those, if they were well off family though I would say not.

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Re: Chairwoman?

Post by mallosa »

Just had a look Fatman and it does say 'Charwoman' :-)

That's if she is the one born Hilton, Huntingdonshire?
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Re: Chairwoman?

Post by Fatman »

Thank mallosa,
yeah thats the one! Ok well, at least it clears that up!
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Re: Chairwoman?

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Are you sorted with this now Andrew?
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Re: Chairwoman?

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Yes can be archived :)
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