Howdy - I found a reference during my search through various volumes of the NJ Archives series, which I thought I might share, about occupations and what they might mean. In volume No. 38, of the subset Calendar of Wills, is a 'Compiler's Note' attached to the will of Sarah WOODRUFF (NJA 39:423), of Greenwich Twsp., Cumberland Co., 'spinster' dated 31 Jan 1797, proved 20 Feb 1799, and which shows an explanation for why 'spinster' is there, attached. Since the abstract goes on then to state names of children and grandchildren, obviously the 'spinster' term is meant as an occupation - 'one who spins' - rather than an unmarried woman. Sarah was the widow of Enos, who's abstract appears in this same volume, dated 16 Nov 1794, proved 21 Jan 1796. Also consider the term - husbandman - as is seen attached to some other wills. For the longest time I thought it simply meant a 'husband' but came later to learn it meant 'one who breeds cattle' or other animals. Anyway, just thought you'd like to know! David - [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
You do such good work. I really ejoyed the spinster and husbandman. I learn something new everyday.Thanks for all your effort. Justine McCormick ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 8:25 AM Subject: [NJ] OCCUPATIONS > Howdy - I found a reference during my search through various volumes > of the NJ Archives series, which I thought I might share, about > occupations and what they might mean. > > In volume No. 38, of the subset Calendar of Wills, is a 'Compiler's > Note' attached to the will of Sarah WOODRUFF (NJA 39:423), of > Greenwich Twsp., Cumberland Co., 'spinster' dated 31 Jan 1797, proved > 20 Feb 1799, and which shows an explanation for why 'spinster' is > there, attached. > > Since the abstract goes on then to state names of children and > grandchildren, obviously the 'spinster' term is meant as an occupation > - 'one who spins' - rather than an unmarried woman. Sarah was the > widow of Enos, who's abstract appears in this same volume, dated 16 > Nov 1794, proved 21 Jan 1796. > > Also consider the term - husbandman - as is seen attached to some > other wills. For the longest time I thought it simply meant a > 'husband' but came later to learn it meant 'one who breeds cattle' or > other animals. > > Anyway, just thought you'd like to know! > > David - [email protected] > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] 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 Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.5/793 - Release Date: 5/7/2007 > 2:55 PM > >