I found a record of my third grandfather John Firebaugh in the Rockbridge County, Virginia, court records of October 1864, but I don't know what it means. The quote follows. I would appreciate any help in translation, please. "On the application of John Firebaugh who produced the Sheriff's recipt for one (looks like "and taxes") it is ordered that license be granted him to keep a house of private entertainment at his home in this county until the first day of May (looks like "court next"). I know he was a farmer, but in 1864 after the U.S. generals Hunter and Sheridan,as well as the CSA's demands, I assume there were no crops left. It seems to me that he either opened a tavern or an inn to support his family. Does anyone know for sure what "a house of private entertainment" is? [Incidentally, he had seven sons with the CSA and least eight grandsons, not counting other family members.] Thanks for the help. Virginia Hutson To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html