What is a coal hewer ? (General)

by Celia61, Friday, March 13, 2009, 04:25 (5807 days ago) @ maurice

Thanks Maurice, this is really interesting, and has clarified occupations for me.
My G-Grandpa was described as collier on his death cert(registered by a non-family member), but as Coal Hewer on his widow's death cert (registered by his son) The family obviously had more detailed knowledge!
Cheers, Celia