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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