Hard to say; but possibly the family thought that Mother wasn't able to drive or 
use the wagon
or that the sons had their own wagon (s) that the family would use. They may 
have gotten rid of Mother's wagon so it wouldn't be appraised as part of the 
estate. 

Carolyn H Pappas
McLean VA




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From: Madaline Preston <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 1:15:36 PM
Subject: [VA-ROOTS] 1767 will

In a 1767 inventory of Wm. Hiatt's estate (near Middleway, VA) there are
over 130 different items enumerated.

While there are 7 horses on the list there is no mention of any type of
wagon.  There are 2 pewter dishes, 12 plates and 24 spoons but no table and
chairs.  Four feather beds, many bed covers, 2 chests but no other
furniture.  Would these items, normally a part of such a household, be
removed from the premises prior to the inventory even though the widow was
to stay on the "plantation" and share it with 3 sons?  The will deals only
with William's bequeathing his land to his sons with a few sterling
shillings to his daughters.

Interesting!  Any input about the missing wagons, tables, chairs, etc. would
be appreciated.
M. Preston

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