* Previous to 1842 taxes were apportioned on a reduced, or one-half, valuation; but since that time the full valuation has been the basis of apportionment. 1 From 1822 to 1842, inclusive, Poll-tax asse-sed on all males above 16 years of age. 1843, Poll-tax assessed on all males between 20 and 70 years of age. 1844 and thereafter, l'oll-tax assessed on all males above 20 years of age. 2 Roxbury annexed. 9 Dorchester annexed. 4 Brighton, Charlestown, and West Roxbury annexed. |