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In extracts from the National Archives relating to the Boer War, an occupation is listed as : Poruiter?.

I have searched trying to find this occupation or something like it but have been unsuccessful. Please, is there someone who might have some idea what this might be.

Many thanks for your time.



Val in SA.

Is the writing legible or could it be something that looks like poruiter? the trade of pargeter resembles the word ---just a thought !

Could it be poulterer, as in looking after chickens??

Thanks you so much Alison and Annina for your suggestions.
The word was actually typed. I haven't a clue what his occupation was before he enlisted u nfortunately.

I appreciate your help.



Val in SA.

could be poulter - or poulterer - someone connected with chickens etc

Polenter / Polentier Poulterer
Pollard Dealer Dealer in pollard, bran sifted from flour. Also flour dealer
Poller / Powler Barber
Ponderator Weights and measures inspector

What document is it?

website for old occupations


http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/p.html

Thank you Susie and Ann for your input. I appreciate the time you have taken to help me.


It is an extract from the National Archives Ref. WO 126/77 transcribed by Rowena Wattrus. (Genealogyworld.net).



thank you too, Ann for the link, it is one which I had not found before and have made a note of it for the future.




Val in SA.

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Once again Ann thanks a lot for all the information. I will definitely try the sites which I haven't already tried.



Val in SA.

My guess he was a Porter. Try saying it with a strong South African accent.....1

You could get someone to look at the original document perhaps

You have a point InspectorGreenPen.

Annielaurie, that might be the answer., I hadn't thought of that.

Thank you both, I appreciate your help.



Val. in SA.