Poll Update

Sorry I'm getting back after so long.

I HAVE been trying to tally my information, but it's long and complicated. But I am getting it together!

Medieval And Obsolete Professions: P to Q

Packman ~~ A peddler; a person who traveled around carrying goods for sale in his pack.

Palmer ~~ A pilgrim; one who had been, or pretended to have been, to the Holy Land .

Paneler ~~ Saddler.

Pannarius ~~ Clothier and draper.

Pannebeter ~~ Pan-hammerer, or perhaps clothdriver.

Parcheminer ~~ Parchment maker.

Pardoner ~~ A seller of indulgences. One licensed to sell Papal Indulgences.

Parmentor ~~ Probably a parchment maker, or tailor.

Parochus ~~ Rector, pastor.

Pattenmaker ~~ Maker of iron-rimmed pattens for footwear.

Peever ~~ A pepper seller.

Pelliparius /Peltarius or Pelterer ~~ Askinner; one who worked with animal skins.

Peregrinator ~~ Itinerant wanderer.

Peruker /Perukemaker ~~ Wigmaker.

Pettifogger ~~ A shyster lawyer.

Pictor ~~ Painter. (So I guess that's where we get the word "picture")

Pigman ~~ Crockery dealer.

Pilcher ~~ Maker of pilches.

Pinder ~~ Keeper of the Pound or Pinfold.

Piscarius ~~ A fishmonger.

Piscator ~~ Fisherman.

Pistor ~~ Miller or Baker.

Pitman ~~ A coal miner.

Plowman ~~ A farmer.

Ploughwright ~~ One who makes or repairs plows.

Plomer ~~ Plumber.

Plumber ~~ One who worked with lead; eventually came to apply to a tradesman who installed or repaired (lead) pipes and drains.

Porcher ~~ Pig-keeper.

Porter ~~ Gate-keeper or door-keeper.

Poulterer ~~ Dealer in poultry.

Puddler ~~ Wrought iron worker.

Pynner ~~ Pin-maker.

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Quarrier ~~ Quarry worker.

Quarryman ~~ Stonecutter.

Quiller ~~ One who used a machine to wind yarn onto spools.

Quister ~~ A person who bleached things.

Medieval And Obsolete Professions: N to O

Neatherder ~~ Cowherder.

Nedder ~~ Needle-maker.

Nettir ~~ Knitter.

Nailor ~~ Nail maker.

Nedder ~~ Needle-maker.

Ordinary ~~ An innkeeper; keeper of a fixed price inn.

Osler ~~ Bird-catcher.

Osnard ~~ Herder of oxen.

Outrider ~~ Mounted attendant riding before or behind a carriage.

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Medieval And Obsolete Professions: L to M

Lagger ~~ A sailor.

Lapidary ~~ One who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; a jeweler.

Latouner / Lattener ~~ Worker in latten, a metal resembling brass.

Lavender ~~ Washer woman; from French laver, meaning "to wash."

Lederer ~~ Leather maker.

Leech / Leach ~~ Doctor, physician. (See their bills and this origin makes a lot of sense!)

Limeburner ~~ Maker of lime.

Limner ~~ Draughtsman or artist.

Loblolly boy ~~ 1) an errand boy; 2) surgeon's assistant on board ship.

Lokeer ~~ Locksmith.

Longshoreman ~~ Stevedor.

Lorimer ~~ Bridlemaker.

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Macun ~~ Mason.

Malender – farmer.

Malster - brewer of malted beverages (beer).

Manciple – steward.

Marescallus ~~ Marshall.

Marshall ~~ Horse servant, or groom.

Mason ~~ Stone carver.

Mayer ~~ Physician.

Medicus - doctor, physician, leech.

Mercator ~~ Merchant.

Milliner ~~ (From Milan, Italy where women's finery were originally imported. A woman who made or sold women's hats (also could be applied to the selling of men's and women's clothing .

Millow ~~ Miller.

Millwright ~~ One who designs or builds mills.

Mintmaster ~~ An issuer of local currency.

Molendinarius ~~ (Muner) ~~ Miller.

Monger ~~ Seller of goods.

Muleskinner ~~ Teamster.

Mustarder ~~ Grower and grinder of mustard.

Genealogy Humor Strikes Again

From "Dear Abby"

Dear Abby: I have always wanted
to have my family history traced,
but I can't afford to spend a lot of
money to do it. Any suggestions?
~ Sam in California ~

Dear Sam: Yes. Run for public office.

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There was a great loss today in the entertainment world. The man who wrote the song "Hokey Pokey" has died. What was really horrible is that they had trouble putting the body in the casket.

They'd put his left leg in... well, you know the rest.

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Medievil And Obsolete Professions: G to K

Gaoler ~~ Jailer.

Garcifer (Garcio) ~~ Groom, attendant.

Garlekmonger ~~ Dealer in garlic.

Gatward ~~ Goatkeeper.

Gelder ~~ A castrator of animals, especially horses.

Ginerr ~~ Joiner.

Glassewryght ~~ Maker and mender of glassware.

Glazier ~~ Glazier; repairer of windows.

Glover ~~ Dealer or maker of gloves.

Gobar ~~ Jobber.

Grecher ~~ Grocer.

Guilderer ~~ Maker of gold or silver coins.

Gynour ~~ Engineer.

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Hacker ~~ Hoe maker.

Hamberghmaker (Hamberow) ~~ Horse collar maker.

Harper ~~ Musician (?).

Hansard ~~ Weapon maker or seller.

Hatcheler ~~ One who combed out flax.

Hawker ~~ Peddler.

Haymonger ~~ Dealer in hay.

Hayward ~~ Keeper of fences.

Headborough !~~ Constable.

Hedger ~~ One who trims and tends hedgerows.

Hetheleder ~~ Provider of heather for fuel.

Higgler ~~ Itinerant peddler.

Hillard / Hillier ~~ Tiler one who covers houses with slate.

Hind ~~ Farm laborer.

Hooker ~~ Reaper.

Hooper ~~ Maker of hoops for casks, barrels, tubs etc.

Horsler ~~ Stableman or groom; horse servant at an inn.

Hosteler ~~ Innkeeper.

Huckster ~~ Seller of small articles/wares.

Husbandman ~~ A farmer; animal husbandry; tenant farmer.

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Indentured servant ~~ One who was committed to working for someone for a fixed number of years (usually 4 to 7), in exchange for passage to a new country or some other financial consideration.

Intelligencer ~~ A spy.

Ironmonger ~~ A dealer in hardware made of iron. Also known as a Feroner.

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Jagger ~~ A peddler or hawker of fish.

Journeyman ~~ Craftsman who had served his apprentice, a master craftsman.

Jouster ~~ A female hawker of fish; a fish monger.

Joyner / Joiner ~~ Joiner; skilled carpenter.

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Kedger ~~ A fisherman.

Keeler ~~ Bargeman

Keller ~~ Salt keeper

Kellogg ~~ Slaughter man (Who said that Kellogg’s cereal was GOOD for you?!)

Kempster ~~ Wool comber

Kepegest ~~ Innkeeper.

Kneller / Knuller ~~ A chimney sweep who solicited jobs door-to-door.

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Even MORE Genealogy Humor

I think my ancestors had several "bad heir" days.

I used to have a life, then I started doing genealogy.

I want to find ALL of them! So far I only have a few thousand.

I'd rather look for dead people than have 'em look for me!

I'm always late. My ancestors arrived on the Juneflower!

I'm not sick, I've just got fading genes.

I'm not stuck, I'm ancestrally challenged.

I'm searching for myself; Have you seen me?

I'm stuck in my family tree, and I can't get down!

The answer to one problem, leads to two more!

It's hard to believe that someday I'll be an ancestor

It's 2008. Do you know where your great-grandparents were?

Jeanealogy: the study of LEVIS and WRANGLERS.

Many a family tree needs trimming.

My ancestors must be in a witness protection program!

My family coat of arms ties at the back.....is that normal?

My family tree is a few branches short!

My family tree must have been used for firewood!

My hobby is genealogy, and I raise dust bunnies as pets.

Only a Genealogist regards a step backwards as progress.

Originality is the art of concealing your sources.

RELATIVES...People who come to dinner who aren't friends

Remember, undocumented genealogy is mythology.

"Shh! Be vewy, vewy quiet...I'm hunting forebearwas," Elmer Fudd.

Snobs talk as if they had begotten their own ancestors!

So many ancestors...so little time!

That's strange; half my ancestors are WOMEN!

That's the problem with the gene pool: No lifeguard!

The gene pool could use a little chlorine!

They've said *you* are the fertilizer of your family tree!

To a genealogist, EVERYTHING is relative!

Try genealogy. You can't get fired and you can't quit!

What do you mean my Birth Certificate expired?

What do you mean my family tree has root rot!

When I searched for ancestors, I found friends! ((This one's VERY true!!!))

If marriage is outlawed only outlaws will have inlaws.

Whoever said "seek and ye shall find" was NOT a genealogist!

Yikes! My genes are faded and full of holes!

Medieval And Obsolete Professions: E to F

Elymaker ~~ Oilmaker.

Endholdernn ~~ Inn keeper.

Enumerator ~~ Census taker.

Executrix ~~ Female executor.

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Faber ~~ Smith.

Falkner ~~ Keeper/trainer of falcons.

Farmer ~~ Tax-collector or bailiff.

Farrier ~~ Horse doctor, one in charge of horses.

Felmonger or Fell Monger ~~ One who removes hair or wool from hides in preparation for leather making, Hide dealer forges.

Felter ~~ Cleaner and thickener of cloth.

Fence Viewer ~~ One who inspects farmer's fences.

Feroner ~~ A dealer in hardware made of iron. Also known as an Ironmonger.

Ferur (Ferator) ~~ Farrier or blacksmith.

Fisher (Fishdryver) ~~ Victualler.

Flauner ~~ Confectioner.

Flax Dresser ~~ One who works with flax fibers.

Fleshewer ~~ Butcher.

Fletcher ~~ Maker of bows and arrows, Arrowmaker.

Forestarius ~~ Forester.

Framar ~~ Farmer.

Frereman ~~ Servant of the Friars.

Fuller ~~ One who trampled cloth. Fuller of cloth, one who shrunk and thickened woolen cloth by washing, heating and pressing. See also Walker.

Furber (Furbour) ~~ Furbisher of armour.

Furner ~~ Baker.

Survey.....

Can I ask a favor, please, of everyone to send me (you can email me personally, insteadof bogging down the groups.) Send your responses to:

tacapollo@rurelated.com

I'd like to know your favorite free genealogical sites (try to give five to ten.) And list them from 1 (your favorites) to 5 (or) 10 (your least favorites.)

This can include sites that include free services, but charge for any extras. I'm conducting an informal poll, and YOUR NAMES, EMAILS OR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION will NOT be included!!!!

I'm only looking for opinions and numbers here! If you are able to send it anonymously, that's perfectly alright!

I REALLY appreciate all your participation!

The results will be (anonymously!) posted on this blog, Tangled Branches and RestlessRoots at:

http://tangledbranchesnrestlessroots.blogspot.com/

Thank you, everyone, for participating in this survey!

Terry

More Genealogical Humor

As Long As We ARE REMEMBERED We NEVER Die.

A family reunion is an effective form of birth control.

A family tree can wither if nobody tends it's roots.

A great many family trees were started by grafting.

Was Uncle Fester *REALLY* AC/DC?

A miser is hard to live with, but makes a fine ancestor.

A new cousin a day keeps the boredom away.

Alright! Everybody out of the genetic pool!

Always willing to share my ignorance...

Am I the only person up my tree - seems like it.

Any family tree produces some lemons, nuts and bad apples!

Biochemists wear designer genes.

Bring out your dead.............

C A U T I O N ! ... You have now entered the Genealogy Zone.

Climbing my family tree was fun until the nuts appeared!

Documentation....The hardest part of genealogy.

Every family tree has some sap in it.

Everybody wants to be on the Mayflower.

Evolution is God's way of issuing updates.

Cleaning out the gene pool, one at a time.

FLOOR: (n) The place for storing your priceless genealogy records.

For a reply, send a self-abused, stomped elephant to...

Gene-Allergy - It's a contagious disease, but I love it!

Genealogists are like monkeys, always in the trees.

Genealogists are time unravelers.

Genealogists do it generation after generation....

Old genealogists never die, they just lose their census.

Genealogists live in the past lane.

Old genealogists never die, they just haunt cemeteries.

Genealogy - a search for the greatest treasures - our ancestors.

Genealogy - will I ever find time to mow the lawn again?

Genealogy is like Hide & Seek: They Hide & I Seek!

Genealogy...it's not a hobby, it's an obsession!

Genealogy: Chasing your own tale!

Genealogy: Tracing yourself back to better people.

Ghosts are merely unsubstantiated roomers.

Heredity: Everyone believes in it until their children act like fools!

How can one ancestor cause so much TROUBLE ??

I looked up my family tree...there were two dogs using it!

I researched my family tree... apparently I don't exist!

I shook my family tree, a bunch of nuts fell out.

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