Tag: ancestry
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Robert Milsted: A Hat Maker in 19th-Century Bristol
Robert Milsted’s Move to Bristol and Hat-Making Trade Sometime before 1820, Robert Milsted moved from Cornwall to Bristol and found employment as a hat maker. Wearing a cap or hat was an essential feature of 19th-century etiquette, indicating social and economic class as well as marital status. For instance, a man wearing a top hat…
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The Scadden Family: Artistry and Resilience
The Scadden family, originating from Thomas Scadden in Somerset, has a rich history in Cornwall, with descendants engaged in various endeavors, notably Richard Scadden (1719-1802), an influential ceramist and artist. Their legacy reflects creativity, resilience, and the impact of ancestry on community development and appreciation for art and history.
Albert Milsted: A Man of Victorian Reinvention 