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1861 census - occupation. Another pair of eyes pl
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Cheryl | Report | 2 May 2005 11:33 |
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Cheryl | Report | 2 May 2005 11:35 |
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RG9/2645 Address Queens Place, Bebbington, Tranmore Thomas Taylorson - aged 55 born Heighington, Durham. His occupation seems to be 'Supermaster Officer of Cl.... ' Can anyone read it better than me.. Thanks in advance Cheryl |
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Geoff | Report | 2 May 2005 11:41 |
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Superannuated Officer of Customs Address will be 'Tranmere' |
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Cheryl | Report | 2 May 2005 11:51 |
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Thanks Geoff, - good heavens a Revenue man - that's a step up from Ag Labourers and coal miners ! Superannuated as well, I guess that means someone high-ish up in the customs service. How's your geography, Is he likely to be working at Liverpool docks. The only thing I know about Tranmore is the Rovers and not much about them. Thanks again, Cheryl |
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Geoff | Report | 2 May 2005 12:49 |
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'Superannuated' suggests he was receiving a pension. Tranmere is on the other side of the Mersey from Liverpool. Perhaps he had worked in Birkenhead Docks. |
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Cheryl | Report | 2 May 2005 13:04 |
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Geoff, Isn't 55 a bit young to be receiving a pension. Do you think it might mean that his job is pensionable? Would Birkenhead docks but big enough to warrent a customs officer? Sorry - just googled Birkenhead docks history - seems it had deeper water than Liverpool and could therefore take bigger ships. Docks opened 1820 and continued to expand for some years. Cheryl |
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The Bag | Report | 2 May 2005 13:07 |
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Not sure about size of dock warrenting a customs officer except one of my rellies was a customs officer at Larne harbour - and that is titchy!! Jess |
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Cheryl | Report | 2 May 2005 13:11 |
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Thanks Jess. Guess I will have to learn to think 1800 not 2000. I guess today customs officers are mainly based in big ports and airports and may make flying visits to the smaller places. But obviously things were different then. I'm just so excited at finding a 'professional' in the family. Most skilled profession so far is weaver - and that just seemed to be a 'cottage industry'. I definetly seem to come from a line of 'more brawn than brains' - probably explains quite a lot. Cheryl |
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