What was a Private Secretary in the 1800's.....

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What was a Private Secretary in the 1800's.....

Post by And It Makes Me Shine » Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:55 pm

I have found a death certificate for my GGGGG Grandfather and his fathers occupation is listed as private secretary. ANyone have any ideas he would have lived somewhere in Ulster and probably protestant. The only dsecription I can find on the internet is for Secretary - Clerk. As anyone came across a male Private Secretary in the 1800's.

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Post by StewL » Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:19 am

Hi AIMMS

Just thought I would mention that back in the 1800's the majority of private secretaries were male. Their jobs would either be in companies or for wealthy private individuals, oh and of course for government and government officers. So it would not be uncommon to find male secretaries, probably more uncommon in those days to find a female secretary. :D
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