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Working in the West Indies

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Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 19 Apr 2008 11:16

What is his occupation in the last census before going overseas?
Can you give details of this please?

Gwyn

Judith

Judith Report 19 Apr 2008 10:55

I have an ancestor who was working in Demerara in the late 19th century in quite a resposible position. He died on Poplar railway station of a heart attack brought on by a bout of yellow fever he had contracted the year before. I am very interested to know how he came to be working in the West Indies in that sort of position as his siblings appeared to be manual workers. Any ideas anyone?