In a message dated 1/14/2004 9:02:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jmbenner(a)tznet.com writes:
I had a request tonight about old occupations and cannot find an answer
anywhere, not even on Cyndi's list (so far, anyway). What was a Bloomer?
The occupation was listed on a Jefferson Co NY census form, year unknown.
Joan
Adams and Marquette CC
Hi Joan,
BLOOMER - A person who produced iron from ore, a bloom smithy.
Hope this helps........
Anne
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