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Inventory of Goods & Chattels

The Estate of Robert Hill, Sr.




Robert Hill, Jr. of Salem Church was named Robert after his father. His father, whom we will refer to as Robert, Sr., died on his Frederick County, Maryland farm on April 11th, 1795. Robert Sr's estate was appraised on April 24th, 1795, attested by his son Benjamin Hill and brother Joseph Hill. The following is a transcription of his inventory, as later attested by his son Robert Hill (Jr.) before Magistrate George Murdoch on November 9th, 1795.


Inventory of the Goods and Chattels belonging to the Estate of Robert Hill, late of Frederick County and the State of Maryland, attested:


  • 1 Old Horse.  1 Horse Colt.
  • 1 Cow.  1 Yearling.  2 Sows.
  • 3 Old Sheep, Other Lambs.
  • 1 Chest.  1 Feather Bed.  1 Small (")
  • 4 Old Chairs.  Old Pewter.  Earthen Ware.
  • 1 Dutch Oven & Pot Hooks.  1 Old Gun.
  • 1 Old Matt & 2 Old Collars.  Coopers Wire & Basket.
              6-7
  • 2 Old Plows.  1 Old Iron.
  • 1 Old Table.  1 Old Looking Glass.
  • Old Knives & Forks.  1 Saddle.
  • 5-3/4 lb. Hemp Thread.  3-1/4 lb. Tow.
  • 1 Pr Silk Yards.  1 Glass Tumbler.
  • 1 Tea Pot & Earthen Basin.
  • Wearing Apparel_____________________
             L 36.7.10

We the subscribers having been duly qualified for the purpose do certify that the above is a true Inventory of the Goods & Chattels belonging to the Estate of Robert Hill, deceased, which has come to our sight or knowledge and that we have appraised the same in Current Money of Maryland.

Given under our hands the 24th day of April, 1795.

Samuel S. Thomas
In Whiteneck
Appraiser
Joseph Hill
Benjamin Hill (X for his mark) Kin




Frederick County November 9, 1795

There came Robert Hill, a son of Robert Hill late of Frederick County deceased, and made Oath that the foregoing is a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods & Chattels of the said deceased, that hath come to his hands or possession at the time of the making thereof, that which hath since or shall hereafter come to his hands and possession he will return in an additional Inventory; that he knows of no concealment of any part or parcel of the deceased Estate by any person whatsoever, that if he should hereafter discover any concealments or suspect any to be, he will Acquaint the Orphans Court with such Concealment a cause of suspicion of that it may be enquired into According to the law.

Geo. Murdoch, Esq.



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