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Help reading an occupation on 1891 census

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Redharissa

Redharissa Report 28 Dec 2007 14:37

Try as I might I just cannot work out the occupation of Stephen Upton on the 1891 census. If anyone has Ancestry access and a spare moment, could they please cast their eyes over RG12/498 schedule item 483 and see if they can work out what Stephen's occupation is.

Incidentally, the birth place was mistranscriped as Brighton in Jersey (Sussex does look a bit like Jersey in that script!).

Thanks in advance,
Tracey

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 28 Dec 2007 14:46

I believe it's Fireman (Loco). The first ( attaches itself to the word fireman causing the confusion.

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

Redharissa

Redharissa Report 28 Dec 2007 14:53

Thanks very much Margaret. I believe you are right!

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 28 Dec 2007 16:19

By 1901, he had been promoted to Railway Engine Driver.......

Reg

Redharissa

Redharissa Report 28 Dec 2007 16:58

Hi Reg,

What is the reference for the 1901 census entry? I'd been having difficulty finding it on Ancestry.

Thanks,
Tracey

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 28 Dec 2007 16:59

This is Stephen's entry.........hope it helps!

Stephen R Upton Eliza abt 1867 Preston, Surrey, England Head Deptford St Paul London

Reg

Redharissa

Redharissa Report 28 Dec 2007 17:02

Thanks Reggie,
the search result went straight to the right place this time!
Tracey