What did your Grandparents do for a living ?

[Fyrefox]

My paternal grandfather was a carpenter. My paternal grandmother never worked, and died when my father was young. A “Christian Scientist,” she caused the death of an aunt I never met by refusing her medical treatment when she had acute appendicitis.

My maternal grandparents owned and operated what was then called a “dry goods store.” They lost almost everything because my maternal grandfather had invested heavily in the stock market prior to the great crash of the 1920’s, buying stocks on speculation which became worthless…

 

[Barbara971]

On mom’s side, Granpa was a printer. I think that’s where my love of paper came from. I’m not sure what Gramma did in addition to homemaking.

On dad’s side, they were Swedish and first generation here in the US. Granpa did woodworking in a furniture factory. Gramma continued to work in her yard, much like she had done in Sweden, having a huge garden, nurturing what fruit trees she had, etc.

 

[Barbara971]

We've talked before about ourselves about our parents too.. but what did your grandparents do for a living ?

Both my grandmothers had a ton of children, so I understand they probably did part-time work of some sort.. not sure about my maternal GM who had 9 kids , but I know my paternal GM, went out cleaning.. but I suppose she had her hands too full with 16 kids..

My Paternal Grandfather had his own Cobblers shop...

My Maternal Grandfather was a Stone Mason..

What a fun question!

 

[JaniceM]

We've talked before about ourselves about our parents too.. but what did your grandparents do for a living ?

Both my grandmothers had a ton of children, so I understand they probably did part-time work of some sort.. not sure about my maternal GM who had 9 kids , but I know my paternal GM, went out cleaning.. but I suppose she had her hands too full with 16 kids..

My Paternal Grandfather had his own Cobblers shop...

My Maternal Grandfather was a Stone Mason..

I don't recall a thread on parents' work.. except on another forum..

One grandfather was a car (train) inspector for the Southern Pacific Railroad;
Grandmother went out to work when their kids were older- worked at a jewelry store.

Other grandfather worked in NYC's "garment district"- no idea what he actually did;
When their kids were older, the Grandmother worked as a seamstress.

 

[hollydolly]

@JaniceM ..If you want to talk about what your parents did for a living, please feel free..

 

[debodun]

Maternal - Grandpa was a laborer for hire. Grandma was a practical nurse until marriage than a housewife.

Paternal - Grandpa worked at the local paper mill. Grandma was a housewife.

 

[hollydolly]

I bought copies of the death certificates of some relatives a few years ago.. and found that my step granddad.. ( my paternal step-grandfather ).. had been a public Lavatory Attendant when he died in his 60's in the early 1960's .. I had no idea that's what he did for a living when he was alive ( albeit I was young when he died).. but that was a surprise to me . I think he must have had another job previously which he may have lost due to the war years ..

 

[jujube]

The Spousal Equivalent's grandfather worked in the White House through seven presidents. He started out as a runner in the mail room and ended up being in charge of how invitations to White House events were delivered, which apparently is a BIG.DEAL. Method of delivery depends on how important the recipient is and heaven help you if protocol is not followed to the T.