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Search Pigot's Directory of Scotland 1837 on Familyrelatives.com
The Pigot's Directories are a unique collection of 34 counties and cities in the United Kingdom with invaluable occupational information for 1837 going back as far as the time of William IV.
The Pigot's Directories Scottish collection currently covers the period from 1825 - 1889 before the official Civil Registration began in 1855 and is a valuable source of additional information when researching your ancestors. All major professions, nobility, gentry, clergy, commerce, trades and occupations including taverns and public houses and much more are listed. There are even timetables of the coaches and carriers that served a town.
Parishes are listed for each area with useful information including the number of inhabitants, a geographical description and the main trades and industries of the area or town.
Searching Pigot's Trade Directories
The collection provides a fascinating insight into the towns of a county and occupations of the townsfolk. The collection can be searched by name or occupation and can be easily browsed by page.
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A useful resource for anyone wanting to know more about the area where their ancestors lived and worked. Entries include the trade, name and address. Search for major professions, nobility, gentry, clergy, commerce, trades and occupations, taverns and public houses and much more. Scottish 19th century Trade collection Newsletter
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