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This is an advert in the Guardian, 15th February, 1865. Wonder who Mrs Hodgson was .. maybe just the Housekeeper ? Which wealthy family I wonder.
Love 'sobriety'. What's single-handed .. not married ? :D "For a gentleman's family near Accrington, a butler, single-handed: none need apply without good character for sobriety and ability. - Mrs Hodgson" Wonder if any members have memories of being a servant or tales from their ancestors. |
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The story of 'service' in my family is that on my fraternal grandmother's side there was a maid and a groom at Downham Hall.
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I think that 'single-handed' means unmarried'. Howe could he carry a heavy tray with only one hand?
Reference to the 1871 census may well reveal the name of the successful applicant.It will tell us too about he Hodgson family - were they the toffeemakers? |
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