I have a book called "A Dictionary of old Trades, Titles and Occupations" by Colin Waters. Within is listed a Silk Thrower and it states "Natural silk process worker who thickens silk by twisting one or more threads (see also throwster). Also a silk yarn winder. Under Throwster it states "Silk thread winder who thickens thread by twisting it. The word comes from the Anglo-Saxon thrawan meaning to twist or turn." Best regards. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Brock" <mrbgen@optusnet.com.au> To: <ENG-BUCKINGHAMSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:55 AM Subject: [ENG-Buck] 1841 CENSUS - PROFESSION, TRADE OR EMPLOYMENT >I have an entry in the 1841 Census showing the persons apparent trade as >"Silkthrowster Fae" - well that is the best I can make out. > > Can anyone clarify for me please? > > Best Regards > > Michael > _____________________________________________ > > Have you considered adding "postems" to "your" events on > www.freebmd.org.uk , giving your contact details? Other researchers will > then be able to make contact. Click on the info button to add your postem. > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-BUCKINGHAMSHIRE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message