Hi Lee, James was being charged 5 shillings, 3 pence for the support of the parish poor, as a property owner or renter, based on the value of the property. Hope that helps. Jim Bundy ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 6:14 PM Subject: Re: Eaton Socon 1791/92 Poor Rate, note 30 Hello: I'm new to your website and would appreciate your explaining the significance of the listing of "James Topham 0/5/3" in the subject email. Thanks. Lee Layton