Folks; I don't know anything about 1860's horse valuations. When my ggfather, Andrew W. Thompson, went into Co. G (Halifax County. Virginia) of the 6th Virginia Cavalry in 1861, his horse was valued at $150. Roy Tucker CCC 183930 On 4/4/2014 2:06 PM, Janice wrote: > Possibly carrying foals? > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Madaline Preston <[log in to unmask]> > To: VA-ROOTS <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Fri, Apr 4, 2014 1:29 pm > Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Value of horses in 1860 > > > It seems to me the a gray mare appraised at $90.00 and a strawberry grey > mare at $80 in the 1860s is a goodly price for a horse to pull a plow, > etc.. Isaac had 3 other mares valued at $30, $ 50 and $15. He did own a > barouche and harness....$25 and an assortment of plows, harrows, etc. > > Any thoughts on the use of these horses would be greatly 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 > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html