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 ________________________________ From: Madaline Preston <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] 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 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