This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gracekin Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/22307/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My gg-grandfather, William Coupar Sturrock, worked as a timekeeper on the Tay Bridge from the years 1872-1878. I know this by census records and his children's birth records. Could someone please tell me what this job entailed? I tried looking for the information online but all I could find were articles about the horrible disaster in 1879. I appreciate any help. Thank You Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.