Pensioner (General)

by rosalind, (5879 days ago)

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

Pensioner

by slowhands, proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, (5879 days ago) @ rosalind

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

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

Pensioner

by rosalind, (5878 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, (5878 days ago) @ rosalind

possibly from the Military (?)

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Ἀριστοτέλης A Gloster & Hereford Boy in the Forest of Dean ><((((*>

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