Hello there List, I have a relative listed as a Farmer in1851 census, then Gentleman in 1871. Just wondering what would qualify a man to put Gentleman as his profession, Could it refer to the person being retired? Thanks, -Chris

At that time "gentleman" usually meant retired since a retired person lived on his own means (savings) like a gentleman. Gentlemen did not work. Lois Sparling dokey65 wrote: >Hello there List, >I have a relative listed as a Farmer in1851 census, >then Gentleman in 1871. >Just wondering what would qualify a man to put Gentleman as his profession, >Could it refer to the person being retired? >Thanks, >-Chris > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-ONT-GREY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >