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S F W K - any idea what it stands for

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Karen

Karen Report 4 Jul 2005 20:40

Thanks everyone - Joe I have no idea if my rellies were of German origin. Where did you find the details of the Orton from Germany? Karen Joe just read your update - oh well keep searching in the Enderby Leicestershire area. K

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC)

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC) Report 4 Jul 2005 20:31

Greeting's Karen..... I have to agree with Bob.... Sock / Stocking Frame Work Knitter.... And it's Enderby Leicestershire MIKE.

Joe ex Bexleyheath

Joe ex Bexleyheath Report 4 Jul 2005 20:30

Karen - yhi is only a guess but wondering if the K is for Konfection ? Do you know if your Ortons were of German origin ? there was an influx of 'sugar bakers' who came from Germany late 18th century and throughout the 19th century and there was an ORTON among them. Have scoured German sites but cant find anything on the SFW but its worth further search. Just read that you are looking at Leics. area - THE Orton I mentioned were London.

Karen

Karen Report 4 Jul 2005 20:28

Thanks for suggestions - Peter it was in Endersby, Lecestershire. I've just looked him up in the 1871 - and at the grand old age of 82 he was a labourer!! Karen

English Bob

English Bob Report 4 Jul 2005 20:03

Stocking..... Bob

sarahjw03

sarahjw03 Report 4 Jul 2005 19:59

FWK is frame work knitter, but not sure about the S. Don't know if this helps, sarah

Karen

Karen Report 4 Jul 2005 19:54

I have found rellie Thomas Orton on the 1861 census aged 72 and in the profession it states S F W K - his son was a confectioner and I believe he was also a master confectioner. Any suggestion would be helpful Thanks karen