[Genealib] RE: Lady "Dupave" as an Occupation?

[Sellers, Charlotte]

Yes, I believe the three of you (David, Sandy & Mary Ann) have found the answer - much as we suspected here. Leaves me wondering if the man's occupation of "fisherman" was a related euphemism! Even with the river a mile or so distant, I find it hard to believe someone could have earned a living locally as a fisherman.... Definitely will be interesting to check further. Thank you for your help!

Charlotte
 
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From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu on behalf of White, David
Sent: Sat 12/8/2007 12:03 PM
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Subject: [Genealib] RE: Lady "Dupave" as an Occupation?



This was found in Google books and referrers to that timeframe. Take a look and see if you agree.

 

http://books.google.com/books?id=j41z0yeKbeIC&pg=PA183&lpg=PA183&dq=lady+du+pave&source=web&ots=BFEEj_nRzU&sig=sB_YGloJDCoaZBx5FGnHu-uh3Yo

 

David White

Librarian

Special Collections/Genealogy

Jacksonville Public Library

Jacksonville, FL

 

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From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu [mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Sellers, Charlotte
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 11:56 AM
To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
Subject: Lady "Dupave" as an Occupation?

 

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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