Previous Owner Addendum

While searching for information in the old Census records (1860 Census, to be exact), I think I have found the last name of the man who owned the property from 1846 - 47. Mr. George Hice of Alexandria Township is listed. It caught my eye because the last name, written in cursive, resembles the name on the deed. In the census, his occupation is listed as "Gentleman." Does anyone out there know what that means? I think it means that he had folks who did the farming for him, but I'm not certain of it. He was approx. 77 years old when the census was taken, either 77 or 44. The numbers are similar. Thank goodness he had a long life!