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What was the occupation of ' a Banks Man' as of someone living at Dees Bank Bagilit Flintshire in 1841?

A relative's occupation as listed on 1841 census. Assume that it has some relevance to River Dee as lived in Bagilit,Flintshire near the River Dee.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: a banksman is the person who sends the men and materials into a mine ,an onsetter is his opposite number (the man who is at the bottom of the shaft who takes things off.