On 8/21/2012 9:08 AM, Carolyn Bruce wrote: > John, don't know, but perhaps it was like a capitation "tax" on the > lands' use... a per head annual rental fee? > From what I learned of a "lease" arrangement of ancestors in Co Tyrone NIR, the "life" of the lease was the length of time it would be in effect. One year, 2 years, etc. And renewable upon agreement of the parties. As your reference says, "as long as it lives". To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html