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Title: 1851 Census Occupation
Post by: jibba on Sunday 12 July 09 15:39 BST (UK)

Hi all

Can someone please help me decipher my ancestors occupation in the 1851 census. At the time he was living / working in a pub in Dunkirk, Kent. The image attached shows his occupation on the left hand side. The right hand side is the description given by his wife who was living a few houses down from the pub

Regards

Lee

Title: Re: 1851 Census Occupation
Post by: stanmapstone on Sunday 12 July 09 15:45 BST (UK)

Ostler, and Ostlers Wife.

Stan

Title: Re: 1851 Census Occupation
Post by: stanmapstone on Sunday 12 July 09 15:47 BST (UK)

Ostler= A stableman or groom at an inn.

Stan

Title: Re: 1851 Census Occupation
Post by: jibba on Sunday 12 July 09 15:49 BST (UK)

Thanks Stan! Your a star!

Lee