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Gwen

Gwen Report 6 Aug 2006 21:16

in a mo

Gwen

Gwen Report 6 Aug 2006 21:19

what do you think the occupation reads is it Farm Labourer for John and Charles. Also what does the relationship column say, any help would be appreciated thanks Gwen John Garrett Age: 14 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1837 Where born: Peterchurch, Herefordshire, England Registration district: Hereford Sub-registration district: Hereford City ED, institution, or vessel: 5a Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 3

Right said Fred

Right said Fred Report 6 Aug 2006 21:21

farm servant, and relationship is servant too.

Gwen

Gwen Report 6 Aug 2006 21:23

I thought it might be but found it a bit unusal are they not usually called Farm Labourers. Gwen

Right said Fred

Right said Fred Report 6 Aug 2006 21:27

I've had ones called labourers and / or servants. Think it depends on the enumerator, or maybe the job was slightly different (heavy digging compared to cleaning out the cow shed maybe? lol)

Gwen

Gwen Report 6 Aug 2006 21:31

Thanks for that Tom dont really know what the difference is seems all the chores are the same to me all a load of .........LOL Cannot work out what sounds better a servant or labourer!!!!! Thanks Gwen