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Can anybody help with a mining occupation?

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Alison

Alison Report 13 Oct 2007 12:33

James Mosby 1851 census born in 1834 in Garforth (wife Ann) was a ????? in a coal mine. Any help appreciated.

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 13 Oct 2007 12:37

Overlooker in a coal mine, ie was a supervisor/foreman.

Alison

Alison Report 13 Oct 2007 12:38

Of course! Thanks for that.