Process Server?

[Fulhamster]

Dear Each,
Would anybody know what kind of occupation a 'Process Server' might be? I have never come across it before. A prospective great great grandfather was one according to 1851 census!

[Clive Blackaby]

Well, he could be a very natty bit of computer stuff

"Sybase Process Server is an XML-based business process design tool and execution server. Sybase Process Server helps companies integrate new and existing IT systems into a cohesive business process flow that speed response times, improves efficiency and reduces operational costs." ;)

But don't think they had those in 1851, so he was almost certainly some form of Lawyer or Legal Clerk, serving processes (legal documents) on people

Clive

[Fulhamster]

Cheers Clive!
You had me going for a split second there! I thought 'Nutter!' It does make sense though about the rest, it does seem to be that sort of thing!
Many, many thanks for taking the time to reply.

[Jack Richards]

Different people will probably post different replies but here is my interpretation.

In modern times, second part of the C20, I am well acquainted with the term - "process server" - it is a "legal" term and I know it as a person who serves legal notices such as a summons to attend Court (i.e. when the intended recipient is a difficult "customer") - this is life at the sharp end!

Warrant Officers - no not the Army but Court Officers - often policemen, would be tasked with being a process server.

The occupation in the middle of the C19 would, in my humble opinion, be concerned with similar matters.

I conject it is reasonable to assume my response has some bearing on the meaning in the mid C19.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Jack (Richards)

[Clive Blackaby]

I thought 'Nutter!' That would be about right:D

[Fulhamster]

Thanks very much for all your replies.

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks very much!