In eighteenth century RI, at least, the age for a poll (as well as who was included and who was exempted from the poll tax) changed over time. Knowing the applicable tax law that pertained to a specific tax list year is the only way to be certain of the age. Viewing a series of tax lists over time can be immensely helpful in determining when a resident's son turned the poll-eligible age, especially when there is no birth vital record and no baptismal record survives. Judi Watson ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.