Joyce, My dictionary states: mantua, a mantle influenced by Mantua, Italy, a loose mantle or loose gown or cloak formerly worn by women. So she was a maker of gowns or cloaks, wouldn't you say? Ken at the California Shore On Mon, 17 Jul 2000 15:32:39 EDT Joyce2814@aol.com writes: > In a message dated 7/17/00 1:20:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > MaisieAnn@aol.com writes: > > > ZELLEY Martha 37 f w mantua maker NJ > Does any one know what a mantua maker was? > Joyce at the Jersey Shore. > > > ==== NJMONMOU Mailing List ==== > Support the RootsWeb Gen. Data Cooperative with your membership. > RootsWeb Gen.Data Coop.Box 6798 Frazier Park, CA 93222 > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html >