This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CharaniB Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.yks.general/14802.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: One of the conditions was financial. He had to be earning a certain amount and/or paying a certain amount rent or own a property of particular value. If he lost his job or was unable to meet his financial obligations for some reason, then he'd lose the right to vote. Therefore, if his son took over the financial responsibilities, and was also elibible on age grounds, then he would get the vote. I don't know if there was an upper age limit at the time or not but if there was Jabez could have reached that. There is a website that give the criteria and when the rules changed, but I can't find it for the moment. 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.