This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ovington1_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5599.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While I would agree with you if it were found in other records In the context its mentioned, i.e. the census Inmate invariably means one in an institution of some sort Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.