Wm. Nace Inventory

After William Nace had died in the spring of 1863, three men—Joseph Robinson*, Madison Waskey, and Joel Booze—were appointed by the court to inventory his possessions. Although much of his personal property was left to his widow, Martha Lackland Nace, some items would be sold at auction in August.

What he owned at the time of his death tells us a good deal about his life:

William Nace Deceased Inventory

Am appraisement of property of Wm. Nace Dec'd on the 30th day of May 1863 made by Joseph T Robinson, Joel Booze & Madison Waskey. Appraisers appointed by an order made at May Court 1863 after being duly sworn.

• 100 Acres Land $37 1/2 per Acre 3750.00
• 9 Hogs 72.00
• 1 Bay Mare 400.00
• 16 Sheared Sheep 160.00
• 4 2-Horse Plows 24.00
• 2 Double Trees & 4 Single Trees 3.00
• 2 Steers 100.00
• 1 Silver Watch 50.00
• 1 Saddle & Blanket 30.00
• 1 Secretary 50.00
• 1 Medicine Box 10.00
• 1 Wardrobe 30.00
• 1 Bureau, Looking Glass, & Lamps 26.00
• 1 Lot of Bed Clothing 200.00
• 16 Sheets 80.00
• 5 Pillow Cases 5.00
• 21 Towels 12.00
• 2 Willow Baskets 10.00
• 2 Pair Sheets   40.00
• 1 Lot Jars & Demi-Jars  10.00
• 1 Iron Kettle 8.00
• 1 Tea Kettle & Oven 6.00
• 1 Lot Pots & Ovens 5.00
• 1 Pair Standards & Candle Mould 3.00
• 1 Shot run & Powder Flask 10.00
• Amount Bonds 732.43
• 1 Cart 30.00
• 1 Wagon 75.00
• 1 Buggy & harness 250.00
• 1 Bay Horse 500.00
• 2 pair Plow Gear 20.00
• 1 Harness 10.00
• 8 Shovel Plows & 2 Coveter [Coulter?] 10.00
• 1 Cow & Calf 60.00
• 1 Grey Horse 10.00
• 2 Riding Bridles 6.00
• 1 Negro Man 800.00
• 1 Table 8.00
• 9 Windsor Chairs 18.00
• 1 Clock 2.00
• 3 Feather Beds & Bedding 225.00
• 9 Bed quilts 100.00
• 18 Table Cloths 90.00
• 6 Pair Pillow Cases 6.00
• 7 pieces Toilet 7.00
• 9 Counter Pins [Panes?] 90.00
• 1 Walnut Chest & Table 20.00
• 1 Copper Kettle 30.00
• 1 Cooking Stove & Furn. 45.00
• 1 Safe 3.00
• 2 Brass Kettles 15.00
• 2 Small Tubs 1.50
• 1 Lot Dinnerware 100.00
• Amount Money on hand 560.00
• 1 Pair Saddle Pockets 10.00
• Swingletree & 2 Lock Chains 10.00

And the money is left in the hands of Mrs. Nace.

—Joseph F. Robinson, Madison Waskey, Joel Booze

We the above named appraisers have fairly and impartially appraised the property above to the best of our skill and judgment this 3oth day of May 1863.

Botetourt County Clerks Office June 8 1863

This inventory of the real & personal property of William Nace dec'd was this day exhibited in said Office and admitted to record.

Test, F. Waltz, Clerk

*In one place Joseph's middle initial is T; in another, it's F.