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From: "David C. Richardson" <>
Subject: Re: Explanation of words
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 17:21:42 -0500

A "Husbandman" is one who raised livestock as opposed to raising crops. We
use the same root in the term animal husbandry for example.

RRediger wrote:

> Members,
> Does anyone know what the term "Husbandman by occupation" mean during 1633?
> I had some male ancestors that have that listed. Most all the relatives were
> with blacksmiths or farmers does this mean he didn't work?
>
> Thanks
> Rosa
>

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