Valley of the Shadow
The Eve of War
Fall 1859–Spring 1861

Letters & Diaries

Augusta County Court Will Book #37 page 270
Mary G. Calhoon


Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Mary G. Calhoon dec'd in the hands of S. Waddell Jr. adm'r with the will annexed.

Slaves [description] [value]
Margaret
and her infant -- 800
Sarah Ellen 3years old 250
Margaret Ann 5 years old 400
Emeline 9 years old 500
Fanny 15 years old 1100
Douglas 16 years old 1200
Porterfield 13 years old (Fits) 150
Silas 10 years old 900
Jim -- 1200
[item] [description] [value]
1 Horse 20 years old 15
Beds and bedding -- 10

Given under my hand this 12th day of November 1859.

S. Waddell Jr.