According to my encyclopédie Quillet (1958) at sargette, sarge is an old form of serge, the textile, so maybe you ancestor was making serge . In the http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/efts/ARTFL/projects/dicos/ project of the ARTLF collection of old french dictionnaries, I tried the variations but couldn't find it . I would have to look at Furetière's dictionnary to be certain. Luc -----Message d'origine----- De : CGeoff8520@aol.com <CGeoff8520@aol.com> À : HUGUENOTS-WALLOONS-EUROPE-L@rootsweb.com <HUGUENOTS-WALLOONS-EUROPE-L@rootsweb.com> Date : 13 septembre, 2000 14:26 Objet : [HWE] French translation of sargettier In a posting earlier this month, by Andrea, of French Episcopal Churchs in Devon, the occupation of a GEOFFROY in Poittou is listed as "sargettier" Does any one know what this occupation is? We believe it is old french and maybe for an occupation no longer being practiced. Does it have anything to do with vinergar or its production? We telephoned our friends in France and they could not help. Thanks for your help Chas Geoffroy Oregon, USA ==== HUGUENOTS-WALLOONS-EUROPE Mailing List ==== When posting to the HUGUENOTS-WALLOONS-EUROPE list: SURNAMES written in capitals, s'il vous plaît. Also, please specify dates and location, including country. ============================== Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. http://pml.rootsweb.com/ Brought to you by RootsWeb.com.