Below is a list I comprised of early occupations from town reports. It is not a complete list because it is based on two different towns in Connecticut but it does help the writer to think of other possible occupations for their hero or heroines.
Attorney
Merchant
Physician
Blacksmith
Tavern Keeper
Shoemaker
Joiners (Construction Worker, making doors, windows, cabinets, etc.)
Saddler
Silversmith
Miller
Hatter
Wheelwright (wooden wheel maker)
Grist Miller
Masons
Cooper
Tailor
Good list, Lynn. Headstones in Scotland list occupations of the deceased - fascinating info.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this list, Lynn. I've had characters with some of these trades in my books.
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