Madaline: It may be that the "waggon bed" referred to in the inventory is the "bed" of the wagon, but I think a better interpretation is a bed that breaks down for transport by wagon. I have such a bed that is family piece (also from Frederick Co.) that was always called the "wagon bed". Bill On Nov 17, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Madaline Preston wrote: > In a Frederick Co., VA inventory of 1827 there is listed: one wagon > tent. > Would this be an actual tent waggoners carried with them on long > hauls to > erect at night for personal use....or maybe a covering for the wagon? > In the inventory there is a wagon at $75.00 and four horses at $30, > $40, > $40 and a sorrel mare with colt at $70. Later, way down the > list...after > listing of bedsteads, blankets and chests, there is a "waggon bed and > bedding" at $5.00???? Do these items support the theory he was a > "waggoner"? > What is a wagon bed? (Interesting....there are 18 blankets and 7 > coverlids > [coverlets] listed. Contents mention 4 bedsteads. That's a lot of > blankets > for 4 beds.) > Also there is mention of a wagon saddle? Any info as to what this is? > Would appreciate any comments. > M. Preston > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the > instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html -- Bill Shiner [log in to unmask] Max Meadows, VA To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html