Henry Priest Sr. - 1789
Inventory & Appraisal of the Estate
**Note - An Inventory & Appraisal was done on the Estate when the "Head of Household"
has died, often when there was no Will written. This Henry Priest [Preas] Sr. died shortly
after the family arrived in Bedford County, VA. leaving his widow, Elizabeth, heir to the property.
Priest, Henry
An Inventory of the Estate of Henry Priest disceased _______
Inventory
1 Waggon and 4 pairs of geers 18 . 0.0
4 head of Horses 30 . 0.0
1000 lb.s of Tob. (tobacco) not inspected 7 .10.0
8 head of cattle 12 . 0.0
19 head of hogs 2 .14.0
1 Bareshear plow & other farmers tools 9 .10.0
1 Iron Pestle & Lockchain 0 .60.0
2 Potts 1 Oven 3 pair of hooks 1 .12.0
1 Frying pan 6 . 6.0
6 Beads & Furniture 12?. 6.0
A Parcel of Pewter 2 .17.0
9 Knives & forks 0 . 8.0
a Parcel of Earthen Ware 0 .15.6
2 baggs 3 small Trunks 1 Chest 0 .15.0
1 Box Iron & healers 2 Slates 0 . 7.0
2 Flax Wheels 1 . 5.0
1 Cotton Wheel 0 . 7.5
1 set of shoe makers Tools 0 .15.0
1 Mans Saddle 0 .15.0
a parcel of Carpenters Tools 0 .11.0
2 Bibles & 4 small books 0 .13.0
4 Chairs & other sundries 1 .14.7
104. 4. 1 (English Pounds)
Appraised by us
John Buford
Robert Sinclair
Elizabeth
Priest
Wayman Sinclair
George Sinclair
At a court held for Bedford County the
26th day of October 1789 ------
This Inventory & appraisement of
the Estate of Henry Priest Deceased
Was returned to Court & ordered to
be recorded ___
Teste
Exct'd Ja. Steptoe C.B.C.