In the 1900 census he is listed as a "stationary fireman" which is one who performs skilled work in the repair, operation and maintenance of high pressure steam boilers. -- Monica Mullikin Goose Creek, South Carolina -------------- Original message from "Karen Hangsleben" <phangsleben@ghg.net>: -------------- > Could someone tell me what the word "fuerriour" means? I believe it was an > occupation. The spelling might be off, but the best guess. > > > > The listing was for the July 24, 1901 marriage between Glenn, Joseph > Franklin, age 27/white, Cumberland, MD, bachelor/Fuerriour to Gordan, > Birdie, age 19/white, Cumberland, MD, maid. > > > > The marriage was performed by JH Kuhlmain, Pastor Trinity M.E. Church. > > > > I tried a French to English dictionary thinking it was French. There was > nothing that would pop up. In 1909 Jos. F. Glenn was a grocer in the city > directory. > > > > Karen Nelson Hangsleben (TX) > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MDALLEGA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message