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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Topic started by: Matilda SP on Wednesday 10 February 10 22:44 GMT (UK)

Title: mine agent from Cornwall in London
Post by: Matilda SP on Wednesday 10 February 10 22:44 GMT (UK)

I have several relatives who were involved in mining in Cornwall in the early 1800s, then moved to London.  I have at least three heads of households who still listed their occupation as "Mine agent" even though they were living in London. 

I've read up on mine agents and thought it was a job that would require the agent to be near or on the site of the mine.  Can anyone enlighten me on what an agent would be doing in London in the 1830s to 1860s?  One of these men belonged to Masonic lodges in London and in Yorkshire, if that helps.  I have no clues yet as to who they might have represented.

Title: Re: mine agent from Cornwall in London
Post by: stanmapstone on Thursday 11 February 10 15:25 GMT (UK)

They could have been Commercial Agents who represented and took orders for a mine or mines working on their own account, on a commission basis, or as an employee of one mine on a salary and commission.

Stan