HI everyone, A relatively newbie on family history, but I've managed to find out a lot of info with what knowledge I do have! Quick question.... On a variety of census entries, in the Occupation column it may say "Em'ee" after an occupation. What does that mean? So for my great great grandfather, he's listed as a "Coal Miner (Em'ee)." Thanks! sharon Researching COX, HOLLAND, BURGESS, HILL

Sharon, probably just a "ploy" to confuse researchers. Try adding "ploy" in place of the apostrophe. Derek.

Ah ha! LOL! Yup, confused me! Thanks Derek...is there somewhere online that actually lists these kind of "translations?" S. ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. When the bold branches Bid farewell to rainbow leaves - Welcome wool sweaters. ~B. Cybrill -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Derek Carpenter Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [HAM] What does this mean? Sharon, probably just a "ploy" to confuse researchers. Try adding "ploy" in place of the apostrophe. Derek. For FREE online parish register transcriptions visit the Hampshire OPC at www.knightroots.co.uk ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Sharon wrote what does 'em'ee' mean. Probably 'employee' Regards Gaynor