opinion on an occupation please (General)

by Simone , Friday, November 24, 2006, 08:25 (6575 days ago)

Hi

I have a marriage certificate from 1872, on which the bride Elizabeth Whittaker states that her father is George, a Gas Fitter, deceased.

I think I have found Elizabeth in 1861 living with her family in Abergavenney
RG9 3993 83 17
Name Age
Eliza Whitaker 12
Elizabeth Whitaker 44 - widow
Elizabeth Whitaker 10
James Whitaker 6
Joseph Whitaker 8

I have received a death cert for George Whitaker 15/3/1861,Abergavenny that gives his occupation as General Labourer-

I was hoping the informat would confirm that I had the right George, but it was the Coroner, not a family member. I will have to try and find a newspaper report I think.

So anyway, what I am going the long way about asking you is.....

Do you think a Gas Fitter could also be classed as a General Labourer?

Any opinons please.

Thanks

Simone x