May I be so bold and ask if someone could please kindly look at the occupation for Edwin in the 1939 register? Thank you. Dartford R.D., Kent, England Edwin G Goodwin 1888 Selina N Goodwin and 8 more people are on this record 3 more people who are officially closed
Lighterman. These were chaps who operated flat bottomed barges and there were masses of them on the River Thames.
Being a Lighterman was a very skilled occupation, so there probably is some truth in the family story.
I know that Edwin is in Dartford RD district, but would it be possible for someone to let me know the Piece Number please? I have been browsing the register but I can't find him and his family. Thank you.
Sis have you looked for any Indentures for appprenticeships as lightermen or similar ? I've found several for my various family members- although earlier than 1939.