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Abbreviation H.W.K n England marriage cert?

charlottelovie  (View posts) Posted: 24 May 2009 9:21AM GMT
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I have an English marriage certificate from 1858, and in the column headed 'rank or profession of father' there is written 'H.W.K'.Can anyone explain please?

Many thanks
Charlotte

Re: Abbreviation H.W.K n England marriage cert?

jksdelver  (View posts) Posted: 30 May 2009 8:38AM GMT
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Could you recognise it from his occupation in the 1861 census?

Re: Abbreviation H.W.K n England marriage cert?

jlester1581  (View posts) Posted: 30 May 2009 5:00PM GMT
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Without seeing it it's hard to say, but could it be F.W.K. (Frame Work Knitter)? It's a standard abbreviation in parts of the Midlands. Just a thought.

Re: Abbreviation H.W.K in England marriage cert?

charlottelovie  (View posts) Posted: 31 May 2009 6:03PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thank you so much for replying. I checked the writing against examples on this site and was sure it was an 'H' but Frame Work Knitter would fit, as the family were from Basford in Nottinghamshire and in the census he is listed as a 'cotton' something, possibly 'stacker'. Thanks again for your help.
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