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Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 355 Send Message	Marie	Report	31 Aug 2007 13:55
	Ah, that is brilliant ! Thanks very much Sarah, off to have a look now x
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 5 Send Message	Sarah	Report	31 Aug 2007 13:53
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 5 Send Message	Hi Marie, Just saw your message and thought I'd try to look it up. I found a site which explains what they did and the history of them through the beginning of 20th century, not sure if it will help you at all but it does say they were important people. The site is www.virtualshipbroking.com/shipbrokers Hope it helps a bit! Thanks Sarah :)
Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 355 Send Message	Marie	Report	31 Aug 2007 13:35
	Hi All I wonder if anyone could tell me, if someone was employed in one of the above occupations, would they be well off people or not ? I am just trying to get a feel for the kind of people and lifestyle of some of my ancestors. Have googled but couldn't find a great deal to be honest. Any help, much appreciated. Thanks Marie x