Hi Robin, A GOLDSMITH - would work with gold, jewellery etc From: Old Occupations: Goldsmith 1) Banker 2) Worker in gold Watermen (specifically Thames) The Company of Watermen and Lighterman was established by Act of Parliament in 1555 to control the Watermen on the River Thames responsible for the movement of goods and passengers. Indeed it remains the only ancient City Guild to he formed and controlled by Act of Parliament. Even today it still licences the Watermen and Lighterman working on the River Thames, the former being concerned with passenger transport and the latter with the carriage of goods. The young Freemen of the Company are eligible to participate in the Doggett's Coat and Badge Race, which has been held annually since 1715. This gruelling boat race is held each July and goes along the river from London Bridge to Chelsea. The winner has the honour of wearing the scarlet coat, breeches and silver arm badge that are based on the original costume of an eighteenth century Watermen. http://www.watermenshall.org/ Cheers,Stella At 03:33 PM 25/05/2010, Robin Carter wrote: >Dear Listers, > >I have a James Carter, who on his marriage details lists his father >as a goldsmith. I am unable to find his father listed as anything >other than a waterman[ presuming I am following the right track. >] Was it easy to change occupations ? Does goldsmith carry more >class than waterman? Any opinions would be welcome . > >Robin. > >Canada > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >KENT-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Robin, Some dates (and the name of his father) would be helpful but looking at the apprenticeship details for Thames watermen there are only two James Carter (assuming you think he followed his father) listed, one in 1702 and one in 1706 the former is the Master's name as Carter. Peter -----Original Message----- From: kent-eng-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:kent-eng-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Stella Stanger Sent: 26 May 2010 1:32 AM To: Robin Carter; KENT-ENG@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [KENT-ENG] change of occupation.Goldsmith/Watermen Hi Robin, A GOLDSMITH - would work with gold, jewellery etc From: Old Occupations: Goldsmith 1) Banker 2) Worker in gold Watermen (specifically Thames) The Company of Watermen and Lighterman was established by Act of Parliament in 1555 to control the Watermen on the River Thames responsible for the movement of goods and passengers. Indeed it remains the only ancient City Guild to he formed and controlled by Act of Parliament. Even today it still licences the Watermen and Lighterman working on the River Thames, the former being concerned with passenger transport and the latter with the carriage of goods. The young Freemen of the Company are eligible to participate in the Doggett's Coat and Badge Race, which has been held annually since 1715. This gruelling boat race is held each July and goes along the river from London Bridge to Chelsea. The winner has the honour of wearing the scarlet coat, breeches and silver arm badge that are based on the original costume of an eighteenth century Watermen. http://www.watermenshall.org/ Cheers,Stella At 03:33 PM 25/05/2010, Robin Carter wrote: >Dear Listers, > >I have a James Carter, who on his marriage details lists his father >as a goldsmith. I am unable to find his father listed as anything >other than a waterman[ presuming I am following the right track. >] Was it easy to change occupations ? Does goldsmith carry more >class than waterman? Any opinions would be welcome . > >Robin. > >Canada > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >KENT-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without >the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to KENT-ENG-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2895 - Release Date: 05/25/10 07:26:00