1670 Pembrokeshire Hearth Tax - complete - 6000 records (CD images).

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The Hearth Tax information (which covers all Pembrokeshire) is arranged by Parish indicating the number of Hearths (for cooking and heating) owned or used by the householder. This number was the primary factor for calculating the tax liability and is similar in nature to modern day council rates or community charges.

The householder is classed as a "Person lyable" (liable to pay tax) or as a Certified Pauper (exempt from tax).

The spelling of parishes is archaic but easily recognisable with a few exceptions. Mr Green added explanatory footnotes to assist his readers. We have used a set of bookmarks with present day spelling to achieve the same objective. Mr Green also included in footnotes information from other sources to further qualify and identify some individuals.  

The spelling of names is also archaic (Morice = Morris, Devonalt = Devonald, Ap John = Johnson). On occasion place of origin, occupation or marital condition are given. The following examples are from page 167.

David John of Penygloy

Richard David, Weaver

Mary Thomas, Widow

Included with the Hearth Tax images is a map of Pembrokeshire dated to 1787. The map was produced by Bowen and Kitchen and while not exactly contemporary does give a good indication of the geography of the various Hundreds, Towns and Villages. Earlier maps such as those from Speede were much more cartoon like in their nature.