Apparently widows did pay poll tax and inheritance taxes. Rachael Thrift Gullatt widow of John Gullatt (died Feb/Mar 1784 Fairfax Co.) is listed in the late 1780s titheables with eight whites. The Inventory of John's Estate was ordered by the Fairfax County Apr Court of 1784. In Apr 1784 records of Byan Fairfax (former Lord Fairfax, John Gullatt was his and George Washington's blacksmith) show Rachel Gullatt, widow of John Gullatt, writing to him for money "As she is distressed for leavies" (inheritance taxes?) and money to buy corn. Clay Gullatt Mount Airy NC To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html