Hi Margaret, I've found 2 more snippets of Hanson info.in the same book as the Land Tax figures----- 1)In 1902,the date of the book,there was an ancient Mile Stone,built into the wall at the top of Wike Lane.[I don't know if it still exists].On this old landmark is(was?)the following inscription----- Bradford Road 4 miles Hallifacx Road 4 miles Leedes Road 9 miles John Hanson,Wm.Rushworth, Overseers of the Highway 1733 2)Copy of a Wike Deed,1376 1376 June 3 Quit claim by Richard Godbarne,of Askerne,to Sir William de Mirfield,Kt., of all the lands and tenements in Wyk,formerly of William Milner,brother of the said Richard---- Witnesses-- William Hanson del Scholes Thomas de Forunlay (High Fernley) Richard Colier of Wyk John de Stones of Wyk Hugh Lucas Mirfield,3 June,50.Edward 111 Coat of Arms or Seal--a Squirrel Cheers------Derek.