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Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 9 May 2007 16:37

I found this in one of the census....Mary Webster, and in the occupation/profession column she is down as 'FUNDHOLDER'....does this mean she owned the house???? Thanks Kathlyn

Ivy

Ivy Report 9 May 2007 16:41

I recall also seeing Bondholder against another person's entry. I've assumed that this meant that they were living off the income from the bond/fund (as annuitants).

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 9 May 2007 16:47

I agree with Ivy It means the person had a private income and therefore was not financially dependant on the head of house (If they were living with family or 'boarding' ) or receiving relief through the parish. Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 9 May 2007 16:52

Thanks for that Ivy Kathlyn

TiddlyBow

TiddlyBow Report 9 May 2007 16:53

'From time to time, you may have seen a 'fundholder' entry in the occupation column of a census. Such an individual possessed an investment in government or public funds-that is to say, he held a part of the public debt, rather like investing in government savings bonds today.' I came across this...hope it is of use, Ray.

Researching:
Gunn Inverness. Graham Inverness. Buckley Inverness, Scotland,, Canada & England.

Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 9 May 2007 16:54

Thanks for underlining Ivy`s comment Chris. Kathlyn