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An Annuitant????

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Phoenix

Phoenix Report 9 Jun 2006 19:33

As women couldn't be trusted to handle their own money(!) they may well be provided with an annuity on the death of a parent or brother. It is well worth looking to see if you can find a will.

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 9 Jun 2006 19:26

You still can buy an annuity. Christine

Unknown

Unknown Report 9 Jun 2006 19:26

It's not an occupation, its someone who receives an annuity. What's an annuity? It was a form of income. You (or a benevolent employer/family member) would buy one and it would give you an annual payment to live on. It was like having a pension. nell

Right said Fred

Right said Fred Report 9 Jun 2006 19:26

I think (someone will correct me if wrong) that it is something similar t a pension, where they have paid money in - I have a couple of them in my tree so would be interested to see the 'proper' or correct definition.

Sarabby

Sarabby Report 9 Jun 2006 19:23

Anyone know what sort of occupation this is? Found this as the occupation of 2 x gt grandfathers unmarried sister on 1881 census