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occupation in 1851 England Census
Posted: 26 Jan 2008 02:22
by bonniesamuel
In the 1851 England Census for Somerset,Hutton Dist 2 I have found relative Thomas Collipriest (spelled Callepriest in census). His occupation is 'B&ER Police'. The B&RE is clear, the word 'police' I'm pretty sure of. Can anyone tell me what this would mean. Thomas' wife, Fanny, is then listed as 'Police wife.'
Thanks, Bonnie
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occupation in 1851 England Census
Posted: 26 Jan 2008 08:44
by Jane
Could B&RE be a force name, Bristol and Region perhaps?
If you post the census reference some might take a look at the page.
occupation in 1851 England Census
Posted: 26 Jan 2008 11:41
by PatrickT
Possibly Bristol & Exeter Railway Police?
occupation in 1851 England Census
Posted: 26 Jan 2008 12:30
by jcm
Hutton is within 2 km of Weston-super-Mare, which is on the old Bristol and Exeter Railway. He was undoubtedly in the Bristol & Exeter Railway Police.
occupation in 1851 England Census
Posted: 01 Feb 2008 09:22
by jeemo
Bonnie
Is it B&ER or B&RE? You have said both in your post
John