Pensioner (General)

by rosalind, Thursday, February 18, 2010, 08:13 (5468 days ago)

In an 1851 census , what is the significance of PENSIONER ?
Rosalind................

Pensioner

by slowhands @, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, February 18, 2010, 09:36 (5468 days ago) @ rosalind

Pretty much as today - Their income or support is from a Pension.

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Pensioner

by rosalind, Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:37 (5468 days ago) @ slowhands

If he was previously described as labourer , coal miner or bargeman , any ideas where he would be getting a pension from ?
Rosalind..........

Pensioner

by slowhands @, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, February 18, 2010, 11:25 (5468 days ago) @ rosalind

possibly from the Military (?)

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