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Barrhead Lamplighter/Commisioner
« on: Thursday 05 November 20 10:28 GMT (UK) »
The Rachel O’Neil I mentioned in my ‘shop’ post was married to John O’Neil.  John was a Lamplighter but in the 1911 census as well as his occupation being Lamplighter it notes his Employer as ‘Town Council, Burgh Commisioner’.
Could someone shed any light on the significance of this?

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Re: Barrhead Lamplighter/Commisioner
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 05 November 20 11:58 GMT (UK) »
It just means that he works for the town council. He isn't the burgh commissioner, the burgh commissioner is his employer.

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Re: Barrhead Lamplighter/Commisioner
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 05 November 20 12:03 GMT (UK) »
Thank you GR2.  Your response is appreciated.  I did wonder since he came from humble beginnings.
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