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[scotthiggy]

Crossword, 8 down, suitable name for a lift attendant, 9 letters.

Maybe this is the clue! If we can figure it out, we will have found our man

Sorry, couldn't resist... In response to Alan's information on possibly handicapped WWI veterans getting jobs as lift attendants, I started slogging through all the WWI files on Ancestry to see if I could spot an injured William Hunter who worked as a lift attendant and was perhaps applying for a pension because of his injury. So many William Hunters! Haven't looked at them all yet, but so far no luck Will keep looking... Do let me know if you've already been down this road, in which case I'll be pleased to stop looking

Regards,
Sarah

I did too Sarah.

I know this sounds ridiculous but when I was wee in the 50s the only lift attendants and cinema commisionaires I knew were ex military. The adverts Alan found make sense as lift attendants in those days had a wee seat where they sat and worked a handle.

Scott, have you ever tried looking for a death of a William Hunter a bit older than your gran? I know it sounds daunting but I think a focused day at Park Circus might bring something to light.

Regards,
Annette

Hi
I visited genes reunited and sent EVERYONE (20 or so) the same message, who had a William Hunter in their family tree born between 1900 and 1920 in Glasgow. A focused day at Park Circus, or better settle GROS in Edinburgh would maybe help. Real needle in a haystack stuff, but i ve found out so much stuff about my dad in the last 6 months, that i must carry on.
Thanks again all.

[joette]

Scott I also wonder if it's worth the Court again & ask to see the papers again as you were too overwhelmed at the time to take in what was written & you didn't really get the info you needed.A second reading may produce more info.
Good luck & please come back if there is anything we can help with & off course let us know if you find anything.