Mary Jane Bowman, 4 year old illegitimate daughter of Elizabeth Bowman, died at Cockpen in May of 1868. The informant signed himself as James Halliday, "Occupier." Can someone please tell me what that means? What is an "occupier" and might it signify a relationship with the mother, Elizabeth Bowman? Thanks -- Alice
I think an "occupier" was a tenant. Maybe he was her father - or it could be, his wife was paid to board the child? Happy hunting, Sonia -----Original Message----- From: Alcnwondr@aol.com [mailto:Alcnwondr@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 6:51 AM To: MIDLOTHIAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MLN] Occupier - need definition Mary Jane Bowman, 4 year old illegitimate daughter of Elizabeth Bowman, died at Cockpen in May of 1868. The informant signed himself as James Halliday, "Occupier." Can someone please tell me what that means? What is an "occupier" and might it signify a relationship with the mother, Elizabeth Bowman? Thanks -- Alice
Gil & Sonia Murray wrote: > > I think an "occupier" was a tenant. Maybe he was her father - or it could > be, his wife was paid to board the child? The land tax ie VALUATION ROLLS records provide three columns re those with an interest, against each property These are headed PROPRIETOR ie the owner TENANT the person who rents or leases the place from the Proprietor OCCUPIER the resident- usually the head of the family living there Cheers, ALISTAIR M. CAMERON A.A.G.R.A. Professional Genealogist http://quozl.netrek.org/cameron-research/ PO Box 215 BUNDANOON NSW 2578 AUSTRALIA
Best guess is the death happened in his house. He was obviously living in the said house hence occupier. Maybe the mother was dead! Regards Eleanor -----Original Message----- From: Alcnwondr@aol.com [mailto:Alcnwondr@aol.com] Sent: 21 March 2005 12:51 To: MIDLOTHIAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MLN] Occupier - need definition Mary Jane Bowman, 4 year old illegitimate daughter of Elizabeth Bowman, died at Cockpen in May of 1868. The informant signed himself as James Halliday, "Occupier." Can someone please tell me what that means? What is an "occupier" and might it signify a relationship with the mother, Elizabeth Bowman? Thanks -- Alice