Genealogy Chat

Will try to help Higgler - was a peddlar, usually with a horse and cart (Also called a haggler. The word haggler, that is someone who bargains, comes fron this name) White smith - a metal worker who deals in tin, light metals and white enamelled goods. Possible connection with bell hanger and gas fitter as he worked with softer metals. Clicker - Shoe trade worker, also leather trade worker. Printer's assistant. Also a tallyman. Would imagine that the boot clicker worked with boots as opposed to shoes. I think that I might have found myself a good pass-time with this book!!!

Hello Anne. Does your book describe what a boot clicker does. Google only lists sites which describe people who were clickers and although it is safe to assume that they are engaged in boot/shoe making I am wondering at just what makes them click (sorry) roger

Hi Anne, my gtgrandfather was a whitesmith, bellhanger and gasfitter, these jobs all go together but cant understand how. Could you help please? Thank you

Hello Anne Could you tell me what a Higgler did please? Regards Margaret

Not of any use to me at the moment, but I'm bringing it back to the top of the list because I can't believe that no one out there needs to know something from this book. Thanks for offering your help. Jan.

Just found a very useful book - Dictionary of Old Trades, Titles and Occupations - From Abbess and Abbrocator to Zigarius and Zoographer. If anyone is stuck please ask.