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Joan of Archives · #1 12-09-09, 18:54

William Henry Washbourne's occupation; "Dipper & Burnisher (?) of ????"

1891 census Class: RG12; Piece: 1067; Folio 107; Page 16; GSU roll: 6096177.

Any ideas please? Thanks!

Oakum Picker · #2 12-09-09, 19:06

'Tin', I'd say.

kiterunner · #3 12-09-09, 19:14

Yes, I would say Tin too.

Uncle John · #4 12-09-09, 19:16

I wonder how long he lived. 50 max. if he was lucky is my guess.

Joan of Archives · #5 12-09-09, 19:35

Thanks OP Kite & UJ. Why would he have died young UJ ?

Joan of Archives · #6 12-09-09, 19:38

He died in 1912 aged 67.

Uncle John · #7 13-09-09, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Joan of Archives

Thanks OP Kite & UJ. Why would he have died young UJ ?

Nasty chemicals and dust in many industrial processes.