I really don't think this is un-common at all. I have dozen of wills and they never list everything because a lot of times the stuff has already been disposed of. Back then they had numerous children and children haven't change through the many years - "Mom, we need another chair for company. May I have one of yours?" etc etc. Most of the slaves were disposed of in the same manner. Only when there was 'no will' is everything listed. fern www.bufordfamilies.com From: Madaline Preston Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 11:15 AM To: [log in to unmask] 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 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html