Thread: what is a spade tree maker?

seeker · 10-02-2007, 11:38 AM

I have 2 ancestors listed on census as a spade tree maker. Can anyone tell me what that would be? Thanks. Seeker.

Waks · 10-02-2007, 03:26 PM

Hiya, I've had a look on the internet & although I can't find an exact meaning, I have found that a spade tree is an instrument that helps transplant bushes or trees in the landscape gardening business.

www.treetoad.com/models.asp

Also, possibly a Spade Handle Maker!

seeker · 10-02-2007, 10:43 PM

Thank you. I am often amazed by sone occupation names. Cheers. Seeker

pakeha tangata · 20-02-2007, 08:55 PM

Hi Seeker,
Having trawled around the internet I found references in Trade directories to Spade tree works at saw mills and wood turneries as well as refernces to moderen Spade treeswhich, apparently, have 3 or 4 hydraulic blades that extract a cone of soil and roots.
I found some pubs in Leicestershire - The Spade Tree Inn @ Newton Burgiland, The Spade Tree Restaurant @ Coalville & The SpadeTree @ Hinckley - may have pictures?
I finally found the same query at a RootsWeb forum (http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read...-03/0922243707) and a reply - "A spade tree was (is) a narrow (6 to 8 inches,) straight blade, spade used
for transplanting trees. It had a heavy central rib which created a
suitable hole to place the small tree in.

Secondly, it allowed one to dig a small hole which was the size needed."
I don't know if this is any moe help but, best of luck. Al

seeker · 23-02-2007, 12:04 AM

Thank you for your help. Some of these occupation names are quite interesting. Many thanks Seeker

10-02-2007, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Waks Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 7,126 Total Awards: 2	Re: what is a spade tree maker? Hiya, I've had a look on the internet & although I can't find an exact meaning, I have found that a spade tree is an instrument that helps transplant bushes or trees in the landscape gardening business. www.treetoad.com/models.asp Also, possibly a Spade Handle Maker! Last edited by Waks; 10-02-2007 at 06:10 PM. Reason: extra info
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10-02-2007, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
seeker Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Geelong Victoria Posts: 185 Total Awards: 1	Re: what is a spade tree maker? Thank you. I am often amazed by sone occupation names. Cheers. Seeker

20-02-2007, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
pakeha tangata Committed Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 92	Re: what is a spade tree maker? Hi Seeker, Having trawled around the internet I found references in Trade directories to Spade tree works at saw mills and wood turneries as well as refernces to moderen Spade treeswhich, apparently, have 3 or 4 hydraulic blades that extract a cone of soil and roots. I found some pubs in Leicestershire - The Spade Tree Inn @ Newton Burgiland, The Spade Tree Restaurant @ Coalville & The SpadeTree @ Hinckley - may have pictures? I finally found the same query at a RootsWeb forum (http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read...-03/0922243707) and a reply - "A spade tree was (is) a narrow (6 to 8 inches,) straight blade, spade used for transplanting trees. It had a heavy central rib which created a suitable hole to place the small tree in. Secondly, it allowed one to dig a small hole which was the size needed." I don't know if this is any moe help but, best of luck. Al
	All the best.....Al Name interests: Cradock (Wilts/London/Middx/Surrey), Heather (London/Middx/Surrey), Croucher (Kent/London), Cargan (Ireland/Durham/Yorkshire), Terry (Kent) & Lawrence (London/Middx)

23-02-2007, 12:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
seeker Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Geelong Victoria Posts: 185 Total Awards: 1	Re: what is a spade tree maker? Thank you for your help. Some of these occupation names are quite interesting. Many thanks Seeker