Census Takers

[Bary Ostrom]

In reviewing a microfilm of Marby parish for 1830, there was a listing of soldiers.  The listing was headed by a statement simply referring to them as a complement of the regiment for the southern tax collection district.  The listing of 21 soldiers had the soldier's parish, village, rank and name. I also noted that at the end of each parish tax record there was a statement signed by one or more of these soldiers.  My question is:  Was the mantalslangd coordinated and confirmed by the soldiers?