1851 census what was his occupation please?

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Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 1 057 Send Message	HelenBrissie	Report	3 Aug 2005 11:33
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 1 057 Send Message	Hello, I have a few ideas but was hoping someone could enlighten me as to what Charles BREMNER did. 1851 Caithness census lists his occupation as Pavt.Manur.Lab. Many thanks Helen
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 400 Send Message	Tmwg	Report	3 Aug 2005 11:49
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 400 Send Message	could be pavement manufacturer labourer?
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 1 057 Send Message	HelenBrissie	Report	3 Aug 2005 12:00
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 1 057 Send Message	Hi Tracey , the family were poor crofters in the highlands I thought when I saw Manur.Lab - it could be shovelling you know what for fuel but I couldnt make out the Pavt bit. Strange never come across this before. Helen
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 3 439 Send Message	Geoff	Report	3 Aug 2005 12:45
	Google finds the term 'Patent manure', presumably something that was manufactured.
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 1 057 Send Message	HelenBrissie	Report	3 Aug 2005 22:24
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 1 057 Send Message	thanks Geoff for your input, amazing things you find out, bye Helen