This is all I could find. Hope this helps. Janet Crain --------------------------- 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]> To: <[log in to unmask]> 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 > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html