William Hockings: Family History of Ivan Hurst

William Hockings

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William Hockings (son of James Hockings).

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Occupation: 24 Jun 1745, Sopley, Hampshire, England; Apprentice Cordwainer A cordwainer is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer's trade can be contrasted with the cobbler's trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes.
Apprenticeship: 24 Jun 1745, Sopley, Hampshire, England; Masters Name James White Masters Trade Cordwainer Masters Abode Sopley, Southampton Apprentice Name William Hockings Apprentice Parents Name James Hockings Date of Duty 25th November 1747 Date of Indenture 24th June 1745 Term 7 Years Reference IR 1/18 Apprenticeship Fee £5 0s 0d

Generation: 2

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James Hockings
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1. William Hockings

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