[Genealib] Lady "Dupave" as an Occupation?

Sellers, Charlotte csellers at myjclibrary.org
Sat Dec 8 11:56:18 EST 2007


Hi everyone,
 
One of our regulars found an interesting occupation this morning in an 1860 census schedule. A man listed as a fisherman is enumerated with (possibly) his wife, three daughters and two sons all with the same surname. 
 
The two oldest (presumed) daughters, ages 22 and 17, are listed as "Lady 'DuPave'" which is not listed in any of our dictionaries of old occupations and which I didn't find in a quick online search. Does anyone know what the census taker may have meant? Dupave is in double quotation marks in the original.
 
Thanks for any help.
 
Charlotte Sellers
Local History Specialist
Jackson County Public Library
303 West 2nd Street
Seymour IN  47274
Voice 812.522.3412 x256
email csellers at myjclibrary.org
 
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