When my ggg grandfather was baptised in 1819 in Edinburgh, his father John HAY was shown with the occupation of Writer. Though I have looked at many Old Occupations sites, pertaining to Scotland, I can't find a definition of the occupation. He supported his family with this occupation and am asking if anyone has come across it before and ... what did he do? Thanks for any advice. Jean

Hi Jean, The Scottish Documents website http://www.scottishdocuments.com/content/default.asp has a number of helpful features in its Research Tools. It cites the occupation of Writer as being a Lawyer or Notary. Best wishes, Sheena Ireland -----Original Message----- From: Jean Campbell [mailto:jeancampbell@optusnet.com.au] Sent: 22 January 2005 03:41 To: MIDLOTHIAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: WRITER Occupation When my ggg grandfather was baptised in 1819 in Edinburgh, his father John HAY was shown with the occupation of Writer. Though I have looked at many Old Occupations sites, pertaining to Scotland, I can't find a definition of the occupation. He supported his family with this occupation and am asking if anyone has come across it before and ... what did he do? Thanks for any advice. Jean ______________________________

On 22/1/05 6:12 pm, "Alan Ireland" <ireland@pavilion.co.uk> wrote: > It cites the occupation of Writer as being a Lawyer or Notary. In -- Robin and Margaret McEwen-King Lanark Scotland