What is an Overson?

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Member Since: May 2004 Posts: 7 Send Message	Tracy	Report	21 Sep 2004 11:34
Member Since: May 2004 Posts: 7 Send Message	One of my relatives is listed on the 1901 census as having the occupation of Assistan Overson. Does anyone know what that means?
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 3,439 Send Message	Geoff	Report	21 Sep 2004 11:52
	I would think it should be "overseer" = supervisor, foreman
Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 56 Send Message	Christine	Report	21 Sep 2004 16:31
	Hi Tracy I have just checked Old Occupations list there is an "OVERMAN" who is a Colliery Superviser, could Overson be either his son or a child in the pit Hope this helps Chris
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	Unknown	Report	21 Sep 2004 16:39
Member Since: January 0001 Posts: 0 Send Message	My great-great grandfather was an assistant overseer - someone who helps look after the poor. He was also parish beadle. But I think it is more likely that it is: Overman Colliery supervisor - checked the workers and coal quality [from www.rmhh.co.uk/occup/ - remove first] nell