In a message dated 8/17/02 6:17:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > Does anyone know of an ancestor with an > interesting occupation? Maybe something that got you on this list? > > > on my fathers side they were mostly farmers and railroad. > This is some of the others. I was told a cooper would be a barrel maker. My Great Grandfather, Elzie Mayfield Tarvin ( called Kaiser ) DOB 23 AUG 1880 was a Cooper at Queen City Barrell Co. born in Campbell County, KY married to Bertha Thornton. Mother is Aldora Bryan who's parents were Benjamin Brian and Sarah Ann Dye (major brick wall) She owned property and was very independent for her day, she always lived with her dad on the census and the children were show with their father, except for once. This is my line to Daniel Boone and William Bryan my patriots for Dar as well as Mary Boone Bryan and Rebecca Bryan Boone. Williams and Daniel's wife's respectively. Elsie's Father's name is Richard Tarvin this line I have back to Tarvin, England Mother: Mary Elizabeth Colvin Mothers side: Medical: she and her sister both were nurses, her grandfather Dr. Mark Insko was a county Doctor in Robertson Co. KY and bartered for most of his pay. he is listed on web site for KY biographies. I had an unusual occupation for a woman, I have owned and operated two replacement auto, plate glass and mirror, shower, etc., companies. And made the cover of the National Glass Association in 1996 Nov with my company and an article on managing your company into the 21 century. I was also on the State Board for Ohio as Treasurer. Was on my way to Washington, DC for national board when I became ill and had to close my company and withdrew from that industry. Well, didn't mean to be so chatty, but I haven't posted for a while being busy with Mom who is doing pretty good considering. So I made up for it in this one. Robin IBSSG TLC