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Title: 1851 census occupation
Post by: noytd on Thursday 15 September 11 09:52 BST (UK)

Was wondering if anybody could make out what the occupation is?

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee188/Noytd1981/JohnMorgan.jpg)

Many thanks.

Title: Re: 1851 census occupation
Post by: Neohet on Thursday 15 September 11 10:14 BST (UK)

Hi noytd,

It is "Hallier - coal". Hallier was a worker who hauled coal from the seam in a coal mine.

Kind Regards,
Matt T.

Title: Re: 1851 census occupation
Post by: noytd on Thursday 15 September 11 10:34 BST (UK)

Many thanks  :)

Title: Re: 1851 census occupation
Post by: wicklow way on Tuesday 20 September 11 18:55 BST (UK)

I see 'hallier coal' as well....

Title: Re: 1851 census occupation
Post by: Redroger on Tuesday 20 September 11 20:37 BST (UK)

Agreed!