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Marion

Marion Report 13 Dec 2006 15:45

I am trying to trace Frederick von Felton born circa 1840 in either Germany, Holland or Switzerland. The only clue I have about him is that he was a Japanner by trade (one who varnishes in the manner of the Japanese, or one skilled in the art). Does anyone know whether this trade was particularly strong in either of these countries in the mid to late 19th century. If I can isolate a country it will considerably narrow my search!! Thank you. Marion Bance

Janet in Yorkshire

Janet in Yorkshire Report 13 Dec 2006 16:24

Can't help, but bear in mind this was the time of the unification of Germany - before that it was separate small states. Jay

PinkDiana

PinkDiana Report 13 Dec 2006 16:35

google the words Japanner and Germany and it comes up with a few things which makes it look like it was a common occupation over there! http://www.google*co*uk/search?hl=en&q=japanner+germany&meta=

Clare

Clare Report 13 Dec 2006 16:52

marion his first name frederick is of german origin so looks like germany would be the first place to look x (couldnt find much else to help sorry)

Elizabeth Anne

Elizabeth Anne Report 13 Dec 2006 17:05

Marion Have a look on Ancestry C o m there is a One World Tree for Frederick von Felton born 1839 Coburg Germany, died NY, USA. Wife Emma Volk. (Sorry GR would not let me write c o m together) Hope he is the one you are looking for. Elizabeth

Unknown

Unknown Report 13 Dec 2006 17:35

Japanning is a coating of steel with a sort of black paint. The sort of coating you see on those long hinges fitted to shed doors. Usually fixed with 1'' no 8 Black Japanned dome-headed screws.