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Past Names & Occupations and Trades of Bedminster People
A rich source for occupations of the late 18th Century are the Bristol Directories of 1775 and 1794, from which the following were taken.

Thomas Adams Gingerbread Maker
Thomas Astens   Skinner
John Bryant Pipe Maker
John Cheefe Gardener
Thomas Clark Wheelwright
John Cloud Rope Maker
John Creech Captain
John Davis Soap Manufacturer/Chandler
James Dobbs Victualler (Tennis Court)
James Dobbs Joiner
James Duffett Turnpike Man
William Evans   Victualler (White Hart)
John Garratt   Anchorsmith
Francis Gerrard Victualler (The Star)
John Godwin Turnpike Man
Thomas Gough Victualler (Windmill)
Roger Gregory Victualler (Jolly Sailor)
Henry Grisley Merchant
Benjamin Groves Wheelwright
John Hanny Leather Dresser and Breeches Maker
Thomas Hazard Baker
Thomas Hooper Victualler (Squirrel)
Joseph Hurley Clock and Watch Maker
Stephen James Carpenter and Joiner
John Jones Gardener
Samuel Lane Victualler (Rose and Crown)
Francis Lasey Victualler (Red Lion)
George Levins Victualler (Millstone)
George Lowdin Cornbroker and Auctioneer
Francis Loynes Stay Warehouse
John Mayo Leather Dresser
William Morgan Victualler (London Inn)
Abraham Mountier Blacksmith
John Page Victualler (Hen and Chicken)
Gardener Pyerke Victualler and Brazier
Anne Rossrter Victualler (Three Beehives)
Joseph Rose

Victualler (Engine House)

Richard Salter Shopkeeper
William Sanders Gentleman
Robert Sayers Corn Factor
Edward Silcox Farrier
David Sivier Victualler (The Elephant)
William Smith Victualler (Cock and Bottle)
Samuel Smith Mustard Manufacturer
Thomas Soudley Edge-tool Maker
William Stannah Victualler (pub not known)
James Stock Victualler (Three Crowns)
Joseph Sweet Victualler (Anchor)
Walter Taylor Gentleman
William Walters Butcher
Lionel Watts Schoolmaster
George Webb Chairmaker
John Wilcox Hat Maker
Joseph Williams Victualler (Dun Cow)
William Williams Cooper
William Williams Captain
John Withey Farrier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samuel Adams  Confectioner
Thomas Albrook Smith
Isaac Alman Watchmaker and Jeweller
Henry Baber Sheriff’s Officer
Richard Badham Cabinet Maker
Mr James Barber Jnr Gentleman
Thomas Barlow Blacksmith
Philip Beacham Tennis Court
John Bellamy Butcher
James Bennett Wool Stapler
John Bennett Wool Stapler
Mrs Mary Bowen Dress Maker
Soloman Brooks Sheriff’s Officer
Joseph Budget Accountant
Thomas Clark Wheelwright
Jacob Clark Victualler (Hen and Chicken)
John Cloud Rope and Twine Maker
Mr Thomas Cole Gentleman
William Cowen Mariner
John Cox Horse Dealer
Edward Creed Victualler (Globe Inn)
William Daniel Victualler (Squirrel)
David Davis Soap Boiler and Tallow Chandler
William Day Victualler (New Inn)
Thomas Deak Captain
Peter Deane Potter
Henry Delatouche Dancing Master
Henry Durbin Esq Gentleman
William Evans Yeoman
William Frappell Victualler (Kings Arms)
George Gee Esq Locks Mills (Mill Owner)
George Gowing Victualler (Moon and Stars)
John Greenway Victualler (Star Inn)
Robert Grigg Gentleman
John Gummer Cloth Bleacher
John Gwyer Umbrella Maker
l.H. Harding Victualler (Kings Head)
John Hardy Accountant
James Hawker Tailor
E.M. Hayhurst Corn and Flour Factors
R.M. Herbert Wool Stapler
Edward Herbert Wool Stapler
William Hickes Writing Master
Josiah Hill Gentleman
Robert Hillman Wheelwright
Joseph Hollbrook Glazier
Thomas Hollbrook Brightsmith
John Homyard Bellows Maker
Mr Selby Jacks Gentleman
Stephen James Carpenter
William Jones Victualler (Boars Head)
Paul Leonard Edge-tool Maker
John Lintin Tailor
Samuel Lucas Confectioner
John Masters Gentleman
William Mattocks Excise Officer
John Miller Wine Merchant
Henry Monday Carpenter
Sarah Monday Victualler (Coffee Pot)
William Moore Victualler (General Elliot)
William Morgan Victualler (Red Cow)
Benjamin Pearce Victualler (White Hart)
Jacob Phillips Victualler (Windmill)
Robert Phippen Wool Stapler
John Porter Corn Factor
John Reeve Collar Maker
Joseph Rex Victualler (London Wagon)
William Room Clerk of Parish
Susannah Rose Victualler (Bunch of Grapes)
William Saunders Gentleman
William Sergeant Collar Maker
Henry Shill Victualler (Rose and Crown)
William Shroll Sheriff’s Officer
Anne Smith  Victualler (White Horse)
George Squier Gentleman
Mr James Stephens Mill Owner
Henry Stockham Baker
Richard Stokes Butcher
William Taglie Carpenter
John Tandy Tide Surveyor
William Taylor Gardener
William Telphord Victualler (Masons Arms)
Richard Thiery Stocking Manufacturer
George Webb Chair Maker
Thomas West Shoe maker
Henry Weymouth Carpenter
James White Victualler (Pail of Barm)
John Wilcox Hat Maker
Thomas Williams Gardener
James Woodward Wheelwright
John Woodward Coach Maker
George Wyld Accountant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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