This is all I could find. Hope this helps.

Janet Crain

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United States Federal Census Questions:

http://www.indixie.com/genealogy/Federal%20Census%20Questions.htm

28. Occupation: Trade, profession, or particular kind of work, as frame
spinner, salesman, rivet heater ,music teacher.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Sales" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:58 AM
Subject: occupation


> I am looking at my great grandfather, Anthony Sales, in the census of
1860.
> He lived in Richmond and his occupation was Heater. What did a Heater do?
> It doesn't pay well because his possessions are valued at only $100.00.
>
> Also, is there a way I can get births and deaths for Richmond during this
> period?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Allen Sales
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