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Jun 10, 2008 · A carman was often someone who drove a horse and cart for delivering goods. In census records, I have found many references to a "Railway carman". One of those probably delivered goods for the rail companies, ie supplies etc. Ben. Bit late jumping in, but just found the thread.
A carman is a goods vehicle carrier. The Old Occupations website says this: "Driver of (horse-drawn) vehicles for transporting goods. Carmen were often employed by railway companies for local deliveries and collections of goods and parcels. Modern day van driver.
Am pleased to know that a carman is an honourable occupation. I did actually use the search facility prior to making this enquiry. This is where I came up with the thieves and robbers senario
A person who drove a vehicle used to transport goods'. Originally, a horse and cart, and then motorised transport. Several of my ancestors were carmen (employed as opposed to be employers). 18-10-2007, 1:08 PM #3. AnnB. Guest. A carman usually drove a horse drawn cart for transporting goods around - our ancestors equivalent to 'white van man'.
Carting contractor was a recognised occupation. " Carting contractor; master carman; enters into contracts for supply of carts, horses ...men etc for cartage purposes". Quick Navigation Occupations - general forum Top. Certificates - Births, Marriages and Deaths in the UK. English Civil War - (1642-1649) (commonwealth & Protectorate 1644-1659 ...
Also sometimes someone who drove horse-drawn trams was called a Carman." margarita. Ladkyis. 14-05-2008, 8 ...
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Henry is shown as married and a carman; the occupation tying in with what appeared on the early Censuses and his marriage certificate to Elizabeth. So if this Henry SPACKMAN is my great granfather and Elizabeth’s marriage details were correct inasmuch as she was widowed by the time she married Willoughby then Henry would have died between late March 1901 and October 1910.
Charles Smith, Bargeman born abt 1796. canal boatmen and women. John KENT and Annie CHATER. Re 14 Locks Rogerstone. Jonathan Hoar, Berkshire bargemaster. Waterman John Cooper of Doncaster. Hollinwood Canal lock keeper. Hinman, Seymour, Compton and Harrison. Joseph Cole, waterman, Lincoln c1804.
