> Johnson 1755 says "a vessel in which glasses were washed".  In Fitzhugh's
> inventoried items, I have little doubt but that it was of silver or
perhaps
> pewter.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Charleen Oerding" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:27 PM
> Subject: [VA-ROOTS] What is a Monteith?
>
>
> William Fitzhugh (1651-1701), the Immigrant of Stafford Co., VA was a very
> wealthy man when he died.
>   His will, made in 1700 disposes of 58 pieces of massive silver table
> service, besides spoons--including 19 plates, 3 bread plates, 8 dishes, a
> set of castors, a "Monteith", 7 candlesticks, 2 pair of candle snuffers,
> with stands and a chocolate pot, and it is believed that he had already
> given many pieces to his children.
>
> Now what the heck was a Monteith?
>
> Thanks,
> Charleen
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