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Some Special Interests => Occupation Interests => Topic started by: MATLOCK on Friday 07 May 10 11:19 BST (UK)

Title: Watermen and Lightermen
Post by: MATLOCK on Friday 07 May 10 11:19 BST (UK)

I am trying to find a George Silverton born about 1806 in Gillingham. My only sighting of him is in 1851 Census that describes him as:   
            George Silverton  head of family  age 45 born Gillingham WATERMAN

I would be most grateful if you could find any spare time to look for him.
Regards,

Paul Ward

Title: Re: Watermen and Lightermen
Post by: suttontrust on Monday 10 May 10 08:41 BST (UK)

He's on the 1861 with occupation "contractor on the river". 
RG9 227 , 43, 15
George Silverton, head, 57, Gillingham
Jane        "            wife, 50          "
Daughter Elizabeth, 19
daughter Jane Drake (married) 26
son John Silverton, 15
grandchildren Alfred and Rosina Drake, 4 & 2
+ a servant and a lodger
living at Fish St Hill, St Magnus, London Bridge

Title: Re: Watermen and Lightermen
Post by: MATLOCK on Monday 10 May 10 13:51 BST (UK)

Suttontrust,

Thank you for your help.

Regards,

Paul Ward

Title: Re: Watermen and Lightermen
Post by: Ruskie on Monday 10 May 10 14:02 BST (UK)

Paul,
This site may be of some use:
http://www.parishregister.com/aboutstp.html

Title: Re: Watermen and Lightermen
Post by: MATLOCK on Monday 10 May 10 14:50 BST (UK)

Ruskie,

Thanks for the URL it looks a very good site.

Regards,

Paul