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Marie

Marie Report 25 Oct 2006 10:28

can anyone tell me what a commision agent could be-last job was a billposter journeyman-i think it must be casual worker title-marie

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 25 Oct 2006 10:30

I would imagine that he organised the sale of goods or services and was paid a commission for what he did. Kath. x

Marie

Marie Report 25 Oct 2006 10:36

i did hear he was an hired heavy!!!!!

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 25 Oct 2006 14:35

I have an ancestor who was a Commission Agent. I came to the conclusion it meant 'I'll do anything for money' lol. OC

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 25 Oct 2006 15:10

Found by googling 'old occupations' Commission Agent Salesman who derives his income solely from commission on sales Reg

Marie

Marie Report 25 Oct 2006 16:43

thanks everyone -i know all his daughters left home before getting married-i know they would not talk about him-i know he had a metal plate in his head from war injury-obviously sent him a bit mad and could not have a profession as before-probably have to look in old newspapers for stories-am sure he will be there!!!!-mariex