Occupations
Information about some of the occupations of the BURGUMS & BURGHAMS will be added here in due course
| OCCUPATION |
DESCRIPTION |
NAME |
REFERENCE |
| Doffer |
Replenished the empty bobbins on the looms, in a spinning mill. |
Martha Burgam |
CS1871-27 |
| Engine Driver Stationary |
Operator of a steam engine in an industrial enviroment. The engine might drive belts, pulleys, pumps or pistons for machinery in a mill, factory, or mine. |
William Burgham |
CS1901-08 |
| Oil Cake Pressman |
Oil Cake was the fibrous vegetable matter left after seeds such as rapeseed, linseed, or cotton-seed have been pressed for their oil. This remaining material was pressed into cakes, which were then used as fodder for livestock and as manure. |
Harry Burgham |
CS1901-09 |
| Ostler |
Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses |
George Burgham |
CS1901-11 (RR) |
| Relieving Officer |
Relieving officers were employed to receive applications for parish relief and then make payments when, and if, these were approved by the Board. They could also issue orders to admit people to workhouses. |
Edward Burgham |
CS1901-49 |