This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: melindasiebold1 Surnames: Mashburn, Wilson, Bryson, Bradshaw, Angel Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.burke/4696.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Poll tax originated in England. They were a tax on any members of a household over the age of fifteen I believe. Melinda Siebold melindasiebold@aim.com 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.