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From: Martina <>
Subject: Re: [NFK] Help needed please
Date: Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:14:51 +0100
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On Sun, 02 Sep 2007 09:48:27 +0000, you wrote:

>Hi Listers,
>
>I was wondering if someone could shed some light on a couple of things?
>
>I have a death cert and it states my ancestor was a Trinity Pensioner. What
>exactly does this mean?
>
>Another ancestor was a Master Carter. What is the difference between a
>Carter and a Master Carter? Also what would the job entail?
>
>Is there anywhere I can find out more about the above?
>
>All help very much appreciated.
>
>Julie


It could mean that your ancestor was a light house keeper for Trinity
house and he received a pension from them

http://www.history.ac.uk/gh/thouse2.htm


http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/corporation/genealogy.html


I have a relative who was a carter he worked for the coal merchant a
master carter could be the person who owned the business or at least
was like a manger I am only guessing here <g>


Regards Martina


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