Well, I have something of an answer to question #3, Donna. The consensus on the web seems to be that a jackmaker / jacksmith made lifting equipment, such as the jacks we're familiar with today. Phil Ontario, Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Donna Casey Sent: June-24-12 3:00 PM To: SFHG SxFamHXGrp Subject: [SFHG] John Oliver, James Nicholls, 'Jackmaker", etc. c1640-60: Wivelsfield? Can anyone tell me anything about the following from Wivelsfield c1640-1660?: A John Oliver "maultman" A James Nicholls minister/rector What is a "Jackmaker"? Donna Michigan, USA   The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it will change; the realist adjusts the sails. ------------------------------- 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

Phil, I did find those same descriptions of the 1800's "jackmaker", however, I am wondering if it didn't mean something different in the mid 1600's and even more different as one who was a minister/curate/rector. What do you think? Donna   The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it will change; the realist adjusts the sails. ________________________________ From: Phil Vaughan <[email protected]> To: 'Donna Casey' <[email protected]> Cc: 'SFHG SxFamHXGrp' <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 6:25 PM Subject: RE: [SFHG] John Oliver, James Nicholls, 'Jackmaker", etc. c1640-60: Wivelsfield? Well, I have something of an answer to question #3, Donna.  The consensus on the web seems to be that a jackmaker / jacksmith made lifting equipment, such as the jacks we're familiar with today. Phil Ontario, Canada -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Donna Casey Sent: June-24-12 3:00 PM To: SFHG SxFamHXGrp Subject: [SFHG] John Oliver, James Nicholls, 'Jackmaker", etc. c1640-60: Wivelsfield? Can anyone tell me anything about the following from Wivelsfield c1640-1660?: A John Oliver "maultman" A James Nicholls minister/rector What is a "Jackmaker"? Donna Michigan, USA   The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it will change; the realist adjusts the sails. ------------------------------- 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