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Biography:

1. George Wiseman was a Refiner in the Salt Petre House in January 1806 earning 2/-d per day, and at that date, he had 3 month' service. These details were the same in June 1807 (Supply 5/226) with a note "when not working, allowed to watch in turn." This was also the case in August 1808 (Supply 5/227). 2. Supply 5/228 dated the 1st September 1810, confirmed that Wiseman was a Saltpetre Refiner at 2/-d per day and that he was allowed to watch in turn. 3. List of Employees dated the 29th August 1812 (Supply 5/229) recorded that Mr. Wiseman was still a Saltpetre Refiner who now earned 2/8d per day, and in addition, when not working extra, he was allowed to watch in turn. The same pay and conditions applied on the 13th February 1814, according to Supply 5/230.