Hi Ann and List, Thankyou for your fast reply Ann. I appreciate your input. The definition which you have given, may very well be correct. It is likely (I would think); that the term, on the Marriage cert of Occupation 'Glass Gunner' is somewhat fanciful...thanks again Ann, regards, Josephine, Ontario. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Hunt" <ann.hunt44@ntlworld.com> To: "Josphine Laxton" <rlaxton@rogers.com> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005 3:41 PM Subject: Re: [SHEFF] Glass Gunner? > Hi again Josephine > > Just found out what a glass grinder did - see below. Regards again - Ann > > TITLE(s): GLASS GRINDER (glass mfg.) > > Removes rough edges and surface convexities from formed glassware, using > belt or disk grinder: Turns valves to regulate flow of abrasive compound and > water on metal disk or to regulate flow of water on grinding wheel or belt > grinder. Presses and turns edges and surfaces of glass or glassware against > revolving grinding tools to remove rough and uneven areas. May measure > glassware for conformance to specifications, using steel tape, template, and > fixed gauges. May grind glass container mouth with mating glass stopper to > ensure fit and be designated Stopper Grinder (glass mfg.). > >