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Chisel Chops

Chisel Chops Report 2 Sep 2006 14:33

Hello all just wondered if anyone could help me i have an ancestor whose job description is either Govt Official (SP6) retired. Or Port Official (SP6) retired. Or is there a site i can look at, thankyou in anticipation of your replies. Rich.

Uncle John

Uncle John Report 2 Sep 2006 14:34

Either one is equally plausible, though a government official is more likely to be described as a civil servant. If you give us the reference we can try deciphering the handwriting. J

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 2 Sep 2006 14:37

Not that I know of, but are you able to find the person on more than one census? That might help.

Chisel Chops

Chisel Chops Report 2 Sep 2006 14:38

Hello John, the writing is on a marraige certificate, i recieved, the only way you could view it is if i e-mail a copy to you. Rich.

Chisel Chops

Chisel Chops Report 2 Sep 2006 14:41

Paul i have been trying to find him on the census but as he is a John Smith it is very hard. Rich.

Pain

Pain Report 2 Sep 2006 14:51

Hi Chisel This site may be of help http://www.census1891.com/occupations.htm It lists victorian occupations Jayne

Chisel Chops

Chisel Chops Report 2 Sep 2006 14:56

Thankyou Jayne will take a look. Rich.

Chisel Chops

Chisel Chops Report 2 Sep 2006 16:03

Thanks to Merry, for your help. Rich.

Uncle John

Uncle John Report 2 Sep 2006 21:20

Hi Rich I've emailed my interpretation to you. See what you think. The writing is worse than mine, and disgusting for a registrar. I presume the image on the certificate is a photocopy. If it's a transcription I'd complain. J