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239 Appendix 5 The Occupations of the Soldiers of Essex County, 1675–1676 Occupation Category Number Listed Blacksmith Craftsmen/Tradesmen 3 Brewer Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Carpenter Craftsmen/Tradesmen 14 Cooper Craftsmen/Tradesmen 2 Cordwainer/Shoemaker Craftsmen/Tradesmen 5 Farm Laborer Farming/Agriculture 5 Farmer Farming/Agriculture 16 Fisherman Maritime Trades 17 Fuller Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Glazier Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Glover Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Gunsmith Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Husbandman Farming/Agriculture 26 Innkeeper/Ordinary Merchant 7 Ironworker Craftsmen/Tradesmen 2 Mariner Maritime Trades 8 Merchant Merchant 3 Miller Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Planter Farming/Agriculture 1 Plowright Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Servant Servant 22 Shepard Farming/Agriculture 1 Shipbuilder/Ship Carpenter Craftsmen/Tradesmen 6 Shoreman Maritime Trades 4 Tailor Craftsmen/Tradesmen 4 Tanner Craftsmen/Tradesmen 4 Trapper/Trader Merchant 1 Weaver Craftsmen/Tradesmen 4 Wheelwright Craftsmen/Tradesmen 1 Yeoman Farming/Agriculture 15 Total 178 ...

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