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Madaline: It may be that the "waggon bed" referred to in the
inventory is the "bed" of the wagon, but I think a better
interpretation is a bed that breaks down for transport by wagon. I
have such a bed that is family piece (also from Frederick Co.) that
was always called the "wagon bed".
Bill
On Nov 17, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Madaline Preston wrote:
> In a Frederick Co., VA inventory of 1827 there is listed: one wagon
> tent.
> Would this be an actual tent waggoners carried with them on long
> hauls to
> erect at night for personal use....or maybe a covering for the wagon?
> In the inventory there is a wagon at $75.00 and four horses at $30,
> $40,
> $40 and a sorrel mare with colt at $70. Later, way down the
> list...after
> listing of bedsteads, blankets and chests, there is a "waggon bed and
> bedding" at $5.00???? Do these items support the theory he was a
> "waggoner"?
> What is a wagon bed? (Interesting....there are 18 blankets and 7
> coverlids
> [coverlets] listed. Contents mention 4 bedsteads. That's a lot of
> blankets
> for 4 beds.)
> Also there is mention of a wagon saddle? Any info as to what this is?
> Would appreciate any comments.
> M. Preston
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