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Right said Fred

Right said Fred Report 8 Jun 2006 22:12

Hi, kjust wondered if anyone could read a couple of occupations on the census', thanks, will post info in a reply. tom

Right said Fred

Right said Fred Report 8 Jun 2006 22:12

1851: Name: Thomas Davenport Age: 66 Estimated birth year: abt 1785 Relation: Head Household: View other family members Gender: Male Where born: Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, England Civil parish: Ashby de la Zouch Town: Ashby de la Zouch County/Island: Leicestershire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Source information: HO107/2084 Registration district: Ashby De La Zouch Sub-registration district: Measham ED, institution, or vessel: 5a Folio: 229 Page: 5 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 20 GSU Number: 87710-87711

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 8 Jun 2006 22:15

Thomas 1851...Victualler You said a 'couple'.....................the other is????? Reg

Right said Fred

Right said Fred Report 8 Jun 2006 22:16

wow - thanks Reg, I have his sons marriage cert and that says he his a publican, so that links in - thanks! Sorry Reg, just looked at the 1841 as well and that says Victualler (sp?) too.