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Cordswainer

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Helen

Helen Report 15 Jul 2003 12:02

Am I correct in thinking a cordswainer was a shoemaker or someone who worked with leather? I know I have seen this message posted here before but do you think I can find it?! Any advice would be gratefully received Best wishes helen

JillGr

JillGr Report 15 Jul 2003 12:16

The word is "Cordwainer" and ,yes, they worked with leather.

Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 15 Jul 2003 12:18

Helen I'm sure your right and there has been a message to that effect but if you put in--- Old Occupations--- into your isp then some sites will come up. Ann,Darlington

JillyWilly

JillyWilly Report 15 Jul 2003 12:59

Hi Helen you beat me to it,i've just recieved my g.g.grandfathers cert and he is down as a Cordswainer also and I thought it was somthing to do with rope or cord.Thanks for asking and I'll say thanks for the replys as well if you don't mind?? Jill

Karen

Karen Report 15 Jul 2003 14:42

Try this website http://www.gendocs.demon.co.uk/trades.html It says this "CORDINER Originally a term used for a person who worked with Cordovan, a special soft leather from Spain. Later it became the term used for a shoemaker. CORDWAINER See CORDINER." Hope it helps Karen

Helen

Helen Report 15 Jul 2003 17:44

Brilliant!! Many thanks to all of you for your advice and pointers. Genes Connected is like a little community and it never ceases to astound me how everyone responds with a real willingness to help. I think I would be still stuck on my great grandfather if it wasn't for this site!! My apologies for not replying sooner but had the school run followed by Doctors. Thanks again. Helen