Definition: A wagonman is a type of laborer who worked as a driver or operator for wagons, typically in the fields. They were often associated with the work of plowing and tilling land, which required physical labor and manual dexterity. Wagonmen had to be skilled drivers, able to handle heavy machinery and operate various types of wagons such as carts, oxen, or wagons with wheels. Their job involved keeping track of the wagons on a map, ensuring they were