That's very useful information Stan. Thank you. Have you any thoughts about whether or not Samuel could be employed as a 'tailor' for HM Customs? I have had one email from a subscriber who suggested that his occupation might be 'sailor' but, on checking the three originals I have access to, the word is clearly 'tailor'. I appreciate your assistance. Cheers ... Ralph > > Extra Tide-waiters were not constantly employed so he could still have > worked as a Tailor. When extra tide-waiters were appointed and placed upon the > list, they were liable to be called upon to act as tide-waiters whenever there > may be occasion for their services, and they were paid by the job. They were > bound to obey the call, and to leave any other business they may have had in > hand at the time. > > Regards Stan Mapstone > >