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• Occupation: 1 Mar 1779, Sopley, Hampshire, England; MASTER Cordwainer
• Apprenticeship: 1 Mar 1779, Sopley, Hampshire, England; Masters Name Thomas Woods Masters Trade Cordwainer Masters Abode Sopley, Hampshire Apprentice Name John Corbin Date of Duty 26th April 1779 Date of Indenture 1st March 1779 Term 7 Years From 21st Dec Last Reference IR 1/30 Apprenticeship Fee £8 0s 0d
• Occupation: 17 Mar 1784, Sopley, Hampshire, England; MASTER 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: 17 Mar 1784, Sopley, Hampshire, England; Masters Name Thomas Woods Masters Trade Cordwainer Masters Abode Sopley, Hampshire Apprentice Name John Whicher Date of Duty 6th May 1784 Date of Indenture 17th March 1784 Term 7 Years Reference IR 1/63 Apprenticeship Fee £10 0s 0d