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Metal Roller and a Hinge Maker

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Could someone tell me what a metal roller would be. My gr-gr-grandfather Joseph Gandley is listed as that in the 1891 & 1901 census. Any ideas where he may have worked? Also, another gr-gr-gr grandfather, Charles Kempson is listed as a hinge maker. Any ideas about that occupation.

Thank you
Karen
 
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Hi Karen in Ontario

Metal rolling occupation had many "types" from intricate fine work in the "Jewelry trade", small precious metals-rolled/formed etc to Major heavy metals Copper ,Brass etc by the Ton, heated billets manhandled through series of "Rollers" until flattened sections or strips to reqd size was attained, Very hard & dangerous work in Rolling Mills.

Hinge making again either end of spectrum from miniature "Clock" hinges to wrought iron gate hinges, 2 gram or 2 cwt? Try to find whereabouts they resided? (Usually short walk from their jobs) So that will indicate possibly their Employer & exact type of manufacturing, Ok :wink: John
 
Hi John..

Thank you for the information.

According to my gr-grandparents marriage cert. when Joseph Gandley listed himself as a "metal roller" their residence was 1 BK 333 Summer Lane.

In 1905 on the birth cert. of their daughter they lived at 16 Court 16 Great Russell Street

William Ball who was a gun machinist and his daughter, Elizabeth Ball, a press worker they lived at 9 Ct 7 Lower Tower St. in 1901.

Charles Kempson, the hinge maker lived at 6 Court, Glover Street, Aston in 1852 according to his daughter's birth certificate.

Another address that they lived at (Gandley's) was 4 Back 177 High St, Aston.

Does this help at all?

Karen
 
:D Karen I think you have answered your own question on the other thread, as Emond St is quite close to some of the other St you mention.
Thanks for the information. She is listed as a press worker and my great-grandfather is listed as a metal roller. I wonder if that's where they worked?
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Chris :)
 
Hi Karen,
I'm just wondering if we might be related. my gr-gr-gr-grandfather was Charles Kempson, according to the 1851 Census he lived at 4-110 High Street Aston, with his son Charles, Wife Elizabeth. He was listed as a Whitesmith, whatever that was. There were hingemakers living on either side of his residence. Let me know if you think we maybe related. Thanks.
Regards,
Harvey.
 
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