I thought that Gamekeepers were just that. Keepers of game. I thought that they reared the gamebirds that were used at The Shoot for the Gentry to aim at. Pat. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jillybrenin@aol.com> To: <ENG-BLACK-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 10:43 PM Subject: Gamekeepers please > > Hi list > Does anyone know please if Gamekeepers were self employed (like > journeymen) > or always worked for "the big house" or more likely to be up market names > for > poachers ? > > I am tracking the" Game Keeper " Henry Parker who lived at Little Huncote, > Thurlaston in 1881 and am curious about the occupation. > > Apart from my mother hiding "Lady Chatterleys Lover" in her knitting bag, > I > have not encountered them before !! > Clues appreciated > Thanks > Jilly > > ______________________________