Westmoreland County (Va.) Inventory of the Estate of Solomon Redman, 1783 Mar. 25

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Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
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Preferred citation:

Westmoreland County (Va.) Inventory of the Estate of Solomon Redman, 1783 Mar. 25. Local government records collection, Westmoreland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Westmoreland County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Westmoreland County (Va.) Inventory of the Estate of Solomon Redman, 1783 Mar. 25. Local government records collection, Westmoreland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Westmoreland County (Va.) Inventory of the Estate of Solomon Redman, 1783 Mar. 25. The inventory is an itemized valuation of Solomon Redman's personal property, taken after his death. The estate was valued at 1,799 pounds. The inventory lists 25 enslaved people by name, as well as horses, livestock, farming implements, and household furnishings.

Biographical / historical:

Westmoreland County was named for the English county. It was formed from Northumberland County in 1653, and part of King George County was added later.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia under accession number 43996.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 p.