Hi I am not certain, but I would think that an "equestrian jester" would have been a clown who involved stunts on horseback in his act? Anyone else got any ideas? It is certainly an interesting occupation!! Frances ----- Original Message ----- From: peter.gray737 <peter.gray737@ntlworld.com> To: <ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 8:33 PM Subject: Puzzled! > I am puzzled!! In the 1871 census Ihave John Costello ,born London aged 36, > Equestrian Jester , lodging 24, Regent Street, Wigan with Ellen Costello, > Wife ,Born Gloucester, Aged24, and Ada Clementine Costello,Daughter aged > 6mnths born in Scarborough. In the 1881 census I have John > Costello,born London,aged 46,Equestrian lodging 21, Burlington Street, > Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire with Ellen Costello,Wife,aged22 ,born Hereford > (Gloucs?) and Mary Jane Costello,Daughter, aged 10, born Scarborough. I > have found Ada Clementine vol.9d page 307 and a Mary Jane vol.9d 305 > both born in Scarborough in 1870 - registered in dec qtr. Where was Mary > Jane in 1871 and where was Ada Clementine in 1881? Was an Equestrian Jester > someone who made people laugh while riding a horse? Any ideas anyone? > Regards Pam > > ______________________________