Herds and shepherds

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pflanagan132
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Herds and shepherds

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Can anybody please tell the difference between a herd and a shepherd as described in the 1901 census? Thank you
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Mike Lennon
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A sheperd would have looked after sheep while a herd would tend to cattle or a mix of animals.

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pflanagan132
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Herds and shepherds

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Thanks Mike
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