Thompson, George (London)

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Dates c.1727-1750
Location London
Vocation Tailor; servant
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage
Issue
Place of birth Source London Lives, https://www.londonlives.org/browse.jsp?div=smdsset_93_56771&terms=Scotland#highlight

Examined for settlement in St Martin in the Fields, 23 November 1750. Lodging at a chandler's shop in Legg Alley. Trained as a tailor in Fife, but in London by c.1727, when he was a hired servant to Mr Andrew Thompson, tailor in the Strand. Paid 40s annual wages for the first year, then £3 and £5 for the second and third years respectively. Left employment c.1730, and claims to have been working as a tailor since then.