A freeman was someone who owned land and had the right to vote. An inmate was usually a hired hand who didn't own land and probably didn't have the right to vote, but that will vary depending on the time frame. In the earliest days of Pennsylvania he probably would have the right to vote but in later days, after the Revolution, democracy became more wide spread. The only time I've seen someone referred to as "the less" is in the case of the Apostles, St. James the Greater and St. James the Less. St. James the Greater was related to Christ, it isn't clear about the relationship but some say he was the brother of Christ so maybe its an indication James Mitchel the less was not related to Sr. and Jr. Jim Kathleen Gregory <gregory@giantcomm.net> wrote: Can anyone clarify the following terms from the Tax Lists? Freemen Inmates I found three James Mitchells listed on the same page as Sr., Jr., and Less. Can someone shed some light on this? I know that age wise Sr means the eldest, Jr means the youngest so does Less mean in the middle? Kathy ==== PALANCAS Mailing List ==== This is your list use and enjoy for genealogy. --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.