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Tithables
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Harriet Welch <[log in to unmask]>
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Harriet Welch <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 1 Feb 2007 22:44:44 -0500
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The following is in the Orange County tithables in 1766:
"Charles Lea an antient poor man is excused from paying county levy."

Was there a particular age after which men were exempt from paying the tax? 
Or was this because he was poor - or both?

Thanks for any help.

Harriet Lee Welch

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