I am researching on Oneida County and found and individual listed as having a occupation as a Boatman. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? What trade is a Boatman? What do they do etc.... Thank you, Terry
Probably worked on either the Erie, Chenango or Black River Canals. Neal *********************************************************************** On Sat, 13 Mar 2004, Terry Ellis wrote: > I am researching on Oneida County and found and individual listed as having > a occupation as a Boatman. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? What > trade is a Boatman? What do they do etc.... > > Thank you, Terry >