I can't find this occupation in any of my French dictionaries. Probably I have it spelled wrong but the records, circa 1860, are in good condition and that does appear to be the spelling. Any suggestions? Ed WILHELM _ewgen@aol.com_ (mailto:ewgen@aol.com) **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)