Hi Linda. I see from the 1861,1871 census he descibes himself as a cabinet maker. A pattern-maker also worked with wood making wood patterns for the construction of steel or other metal objects. eg. Patterns are made for ship construction, for castings. see http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/p.html Angela Treweek. _________________________________________________________________ Share what Santa brought you https://www.mycooluncool.com