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Re : Journeyman

Posted by Malcolm Periam on 19/2/2021, 3:37 pm

In undertaking my family research, I have just found, that on a marriage record for a Philip Perham / Perriam to a Rebecca Ellis, Philip is down as a Journeyman of the Parish of Cullumpton Devon.I wonder if anyone could suggest, where I may obtain any possible record or information as to him being a journeyman.Any help as always would be very much appreciated.
Take care, stay safe.Malcolm.

Re: Re : Journeyman

Posted by Philip Brown on 19/2/2021, 9:54 pm, in reply to "Re : Journeyman"

Hi Malcolm , Having researched my own family tree I have come across several related blacksmith journeyman.

I believe this term would cover numerous trades.
I have been amazed by the website blacksmiths.mygenwebs.com

This has a Devon section split into 4 by surname.
There is a listing for John Perriam a blacksmith in cullompton in 1774.
Perhaps he was related to Philip. There are many similar surnames listed. Maybe search outside of devon for the surname , he may have trained elsewhere.

The site also covers other trades. Good luck in your search .

Re: Re : Journeyman

Posted by Roger Donne on 19/2/2021, 4:31 pm, in reply to "Re : Journeyman"

In parish registers, 'journeyman' is used as a residential qualification rather than a trade or occupation. It means that he was working in the parish on a temporary basis. He wasn't born in the parish, that is, he wasn't 'of' the parish.

Re: Re : Journeyman

Posted by Karen Newman on 20/2/2021, 12:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Re : Journeyman"

My understanding is that 'journeyman' related to the person's trade, whilst 'sojourner' was related to temporary residency.

Re: Re : Journeyman

Posted by Judith on 19/2/2021, 5:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Re : Journeyman"

I thought it meant he was qualified in his trade or profession but was employed by someone else. Perhaps it means both?

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Posted by Karen Newman on 20/2/2021, 12:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Re : Journeyman"

That's my understanding of the term 'journeyman'.

Re: Re : Journeyman

Posted by Roger Donne on 1/3/2021, 4:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Re : Journeyman"

Yes, that's correct. My mistake.

Re: Re : Journeyman

Posted by Malcolm Periam on 19/2/2021, 10:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Re : Journeyman"

Hi All.
Thank you all for taking an interest in my post and for giving me some interesting information.Take care, stay safe. Malcolm.

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