Genealogy Chat

Greeting's Sheila. . . . DONKEY BOY or MAN The driver of a carriage for passengers. It also related to the engine which pulled the trucks under ground in coalmines. But has it was near to Bournemouth then it could well be he drove the Donkeys to and from the beach each day.

Anne - I have come across a 'dokey driver' (1901 census). Could this be 'donkey' (they did live near Bournemouth)!!! Sheila

Strangley enough, my Professional Bicyclists are also from Birmingham! The wife's occupation is listed as 'Other Games' and I have seen a couple of old photo's of their children on stage on various bicycles. Can't quite picture what they actually did though, I guess times have changed a little in that respect. I'm still to discover anything about the Company/Troup they belonged too.

Leigh. . . . Your very welcome. . . . There is a memorial to a " Professional Bicyclist " Here in Leicester's Welford Road Cemetery But reading the notes on it he was a racer and if he had not been killed in Birmingham he would have been in the English Team for the Olympics. MIKE.

Thank you Mike, much appreciated. Leigh

Greeting’s. . . Nicola. . . No Quay Carter found but educated guess . . . . . CARTER See CARRIER. CARRIER A person who drove a vehicle used to transport goods. Leigh. . . . EMBOSSER A person who moulded or carved designs that were raised above the surface of the material. I think the “ Chacer” part is in fact the below. . . CHASER An engraver. ARTISAN A skilled tradesman. Hope this is of help for both of you.

I have just found on the 1901 census that my great great grandfather was a Quay Carter! What is this - any help please!! Kind regards..... Nichola x

Anyone know what a 'Embosser & Chacer (Artizan)' (1881 Census) might have done? I also have 'Professional Bicyclists' in my family! After much puzzlement, I am led to believe that they were on the stage! Cheers Leigh

Greeting's Gary. . . . Chevener. . . . . Embroidered fine silk stockings, popular with the Victorians.

How about a Cheviner, my great grandmother was one, can you guess what it was.

Hi Ann On the 1871 census for an ancestor his occupation is: Venggirt Deuggirt Vellffirt Vellggirt The variants to this spelling is anyones guess In the 1881/91 & 1901 he is written up as a Chemist . Are you able to shed some light on the above please with your wee book? Thanks ann Much happiness debi

I recently purchased a Parish Register,and I came across a very unique occupation;a "Wanderer".Can anyone help me out with its meaning please. Regards William Russell Jones Cefn Mawr Wrexham.

An`neal´ Verb 1. anneal - toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling; "temper glass" temper, normalize Kim

Hi Anne Would you please look for an OTTAK maker? Many thanks for the offer Best wishes L

mike thanx for that. i really thought it was gonna be summat more exciting than that!! good job it wasnt a family trade,couldnt really see hubby pushing a sewing machine!!...lol susie

Susie. . . . There you go then....... BRATMAN A rough garment maker. MIKE.

anne please could you tell me wat a "bratman" is,im really confused.but then again it is on hubbys side!!! lol

Cleopatia. . . . . The reason I knew so much about a " Billard Marker" was that back in the 50's when I started work in the Kitchen at the local 5 Star Hotel. The private " Billard Room " had just been converted to a very posh " Grill Room" In fact after my 6 years Apprenticeship I became the Head Grill Chef... (£25. per week big money in those days.) One of the waiters had the occupation of a "Billard Marker"... But had to transfer to become a waiter. I would think he made a good living from the Tips he got from the players . . . Plus he liked to play the Horses.... Maybe your relitive found it more lucrative to work as a Billard Marker?

Mike - thanks for this do you think a decent living could be made in 1901 by being a billiard marker? It seems a funny way for someone who was previously a foreman to make his living but heh what do I know? Cleo

Cleopatra. . . . . Billard Marker. . . .A person who moved the score marker ( Score Board ) he's other duties involved replacing the ball after it had been potted & calling out the score.... This was a fore runer to the modern Referee. Ind.. Suppervisor.. . . Not too sure but think you might have got it....... a posh name for a Foreman. MIKE.