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Title: militia
Post by: peterbennett on Thursday 01 April 04 15:20 BST (UK)

Hi
Can anyone help to explain R.A.R.E. Militia Popper??
found a relative in 1901 census (copy below) with these details as occupation.In the lodgeings were 6 other men described the same way. Could not find him on the 1891 census.
Were censuses taken for service personel? if yes where are they??
peterbennett

Title: Re:militia
Post by: Kazza on Friday 02 April 04 19:45 BST (UK)

Hi,

I think there is an element of transcription error possible here.  ::)

R.A.R.E.  is not an abbreviation I can find anywhere.

Neither can I find the term 'Militia Popper'.

I will continue my search.  :D

Kazza.

Title: Re:militia
Post by: Kazza on Friday 02 April 04 19:54 BST (UK)

Me again,   ;)

This message in Beginners has lots of useful links.

http://www.rootschat.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=47;action=display;threadid=2277 (http://www.rootschat.co.uk/forum/index.php?board=47;action=display;threadid=2277)

Kazza.

Title: Re:militia
Post by: peterbennett on Monday 05 April 04 12:31 BST (UK)

hi Kazza
stop the search I have gained the following info from Kevin at http://hometown.aol.co.uk/kevinasplin/home.html

The unit R.A.R.E. ar the Royal Anglsey Royal Engineers and the poppers is a misspelt sappers
thanks for your time
peterbennett