The problem is that you are only looking at what was recorded; not
necessarily what was done. As far as I can tell -- my research is mostly
colonial -- with the exception of the will and bond, the
executors/administrators selected what to record.

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Subject: [VA-HIST] Estate Inventories


Hello,

I have been conducting some research using estate inventories that date
from 1780-1860 in Virginia.  Can anyone tell me what determined whether
or not an appraisement and sale was done on any given individual's
estate?  Originally, I thought that perhaps if someone died without
having a will that an appraisement would be done, but then I began to
notice that some folks had wills, appraisements, and sale bills, while
some folks didn't have a will, but had appraisements and sale bills.

If anyone could help me figure this out, I would greatly appreciate it!





Kimberly Burnette-Dean
Lead Historical Interpreter
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P.O. Box 8508
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