Janice
Pardon my ignorance here but what is an "Online deciphering site"?

On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 11:55 PM, Janice <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> If you have a copy of the original document you've most likely already
> tried to find another word that you are certain contains a 'g' for
> comparison.  If it is a 'g' it could also be pronounced as in the word
> 'cargo'. If there are a number of odd spellings present the word might have
> been meant as 'keg'.
>
> Then again, it could be cage as we know it. I guess some animals would need
> one for transportation to market, etc.
>
> Have you tried one of the online deciphering sites?
>
> Janice
>
>
> On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:46 PM, Madaline Preston <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>  In Frederick Co., VA  John Chambers' will was administered by John Frost -
>> 8
>> Jun 1748.  I find no other documents re: John until 1762 when an appraisal
>> is recorded in the Fred. Co. court records for John Chambers.
>>
>> In the experience of the VA-List what possibility is there that it took 14
>> years to settle his estate in this wilderness area?
>>
>> Question two:  His minimal possessions included the usual plow, mare,
>> chest,
>> jacket, breeches....a tomhawk (that's how it is spelled in the docoument)
>> and the one thing that I am curious about .....a cage.  Would cage be
>> synonymous with trap?  Surely they trapped animals for their fur but why
>> would be the use of a cage and why would it be identified outside the....
>>
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