I have, just today, received from the GRO 2 certificates. The first, a marriage certificate in 1838, lists the husband's occupation as "coachman." The second, a birth certificate for a daughter in 1850, lists his occupation as "innkeeper." I acknowledge my ignorance of British property rights, etc and recognize they are quite different from those in effect in America at that time. I would have thought "innkeeper" was the owner ; aside from an inheritance (which I'll explore) could a "coachman" save enough in 2 years to buy an inn ? Or is the occupation "innkeeper" synonymous with manager ? Thank you for any replies, David