Thread: Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener)

catwoman · 17-07-2008, 04:38 AM

I've found my family but am having a bit of trouble with deciphering Eliza's occupation.
She & her husband Frederick Clarkson are on the 1871 census with their 6 children at 10, Adam street, Lambeth.

It looks like her occupation is a 'Tapthamper maker'. I've enlarged the image to quite a size & that's the nearest I've got. Has any one any ideas what it could be ?
Their son John, aged 16, is down as being a 'Learman'... any ideas on that one as well.
Maybe I need new glasses... any help would be great !
Kirst

Chris · 17-07-2008, 07:14 AM

Hi John 16 is a carman, you were looking at word seamtress

As for eliza i agree

now im curious , Can anyone else see what she does please

catwoman · 17-07-2008, 08:18 AM

I was looking at the right line... but the swirly 'C' looks like an 'L' & a little 'e'... hence 'Learman'... I really must go to the optitians this week !!!
Thanks for the help though... lets help someone has a clue about the 'Tapthamper Maker'... goodness knows what that will end up being !!!
Kirst

welshlady · 17-07-2008, 09:43 AM

I think ( well actually OH does) toy hamper maker. if you look further up there is a toy maker and it looks similar

catwoman · 17-07-2008, 09:49 AM

Thankyou so much you guys... it all looks so clear when it's pointed out to you.. cheers everso..

Chris · 17-07-2008, 10:17 AM

Thanks Welshlady

I had thought of that

but was about to google to see as never heard of it , glad hubbie said

17-07-2008, 04:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
catwoman Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester Kent Posts: 118 Total Awards: 1	Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener) I've found my family but am having a bit of trouble with deciphering Eliza's occupation. She & her husband Frederick Clarkson are on the 1871 census with their 6 children at 10, Adam street, Lambeth. It looks like her occupation is a 'Tapthamper maker'. I've enlarged the image to quite a size & that's the nearest I've got. Has any one any ideas what it could be ? Their son John, aged 16, is down as being a 'Learman'... any ideas on that one as well. Maybe I need new glasses... any help would be great ! Kirst
	Kirst

17-07-2008, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chris Ancestry Aid Owner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK - England Posts: 5,586	Re: Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener) Hi John 16 is a carman, you were looking at word seamtress As for eliza i agree now im curious , Can anyone else see what she does please
	Chris Ancestry Aid Owner

17-07-2008, 08:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
catwoman Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester Kent Posts: 118 Total Awards: 1	Re: Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener) I was looking at the right line... but the swirly 'C' looks like an 'L' & a little 'e'... hence 'Learman'... I really must go to the optitians this week !!! Thanks for the help though... lets help someone has a clue about the 'Tapthamper Maker'... goodness knows what that will end up being !!! Kirst
	Kirst

17-07-2008, 09:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
welshlady Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wrexham Posts: 530 Total Awards: 3	Re: Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener) I think ( well actually OH does) toy hamper maker. if you look further up there is a toy maker and it looks similar

17-07-2008, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
catwoman Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester Kent Posts: 118 Total Awards: 1	Re: Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener) Thankyou so much you guys... it all looks so clear when it's pointed out to you.. cheers everso..

17-07-2008, 10:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chris Ancestry Aid Owner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK - England Posts: 5,586	Re: Eliza Ann Clarkson (nee Tavener) Thanks Welshlady I had thought of that but was about to google to see as never heard of it , glad hubbie said
	Chris Ancestry Aid Owner