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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?

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

Annie

Just had a look Fatman and it does say 'Charwoman'

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

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

Are you sorted with this now Andrew?
Jo

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