Occupation Details

In 1891 James' occupation was Shepherd full time in agriculture in Cockfield.
• Occupation Notes

  Every farm of any extent has a shepherd, who receives hinds wages and allowances, and has, in addition, the right of keeping an agreed number of ewes along with the flock of the farm.  In the lower country, usually from three to six ewes, which he finds as his own cost, and has the whole of their produce in wool and lambs.  He is likewise allowed 1, 2, or three young sheep, ewe hogs, and gimmers, to replace his old or cast ewes. In Lammermoor, the herds flock is considerably more numerous; and as, upon large breeding farms, the principal shepherd is often obliged to keep 1, 2 or more under herds, a special bargain for their wages and maintenance is entered into according to circumstances, usually paid in oatmeal, and the allowance of two or more cows, with a proportional addition to his sheep flock