Estate inventory for James C. Bowker, Burlington Co, NJ 1856 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Donna Evans Dbepre@aol.com ==================================================================== Inventory of the personal property of James C. Bowker 16130C Received August 18th 1856 and recorded n Book G Page 90 of Inventories &c in the Surrogates Office of the County of Burlington Daniel Stewart Surrogate State of New Jersey, Burlington County ss: John B. Taylor one of the appraisers of the within inventory alledging himself to be conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath and being duly affirmed did declare and say, that the Goods, Chattels and credits, in the said inventory set down and specified, were by him appraised, according to their just and true respective rates and values, after the best of his judgment and understanding; and that Firman Townsend the other appraiser, whose name is hereunto subscribed, was present at the same time, and consented in all things to the doing thereof, and that they appraised all things that were brought to their view for appraisement. John B. Taylor affirmed and subscribed at Mount Holly, County and State aforesaid August 18th A.D. 1856 before me Daniel Stewart Surrogate State of New Jersey, Burlington County ss: Elizabeth Bowker Administrator of the within named James C. Bowker alledging herself to be conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath and being duly affirmed did declare and say, that the within writing contains a true and perfect inventory of all and singular, the Goods, Chattels and Credits of the said deceased, as far as have come to her knowledge or possession, or to the knowledge or possession of any other person or persons for her use. Elizabeth Bowker Affirmed and subscribed at Mount Holly, County and State aforesaid August 18th A.D. 1856 before me Daniel Stewart Surrogate A true and perfect inventory and appraisement of the goods and chattles, rights and credits of James C. Bowker late of the Township of Mansfield, County of Burlington and State of New Jersey, deceased made by Elizabeth S. Bowker administrator and John B. Taylor and Firman Townsend two disinterested freeholders, this tenth day of August A.D. 1856 Apparel $5.00 1/2 doz. chiars 1.50 1/2 doz. do 1.50 1/2 doz fancy rush 3.00 1 Rocking chair 1.00 2 side tables 4.00 1 cherry table 3.00 2 pine tables 1.00 1 looking glass .50 1 clock 2.00 1 small stand .25 1 sewin chair .25 16 yards rag carpet 3.20 1 Cooking stove fixtures 6.00 Lot of crockery 2.00 Knives :& forks 1.50 Lot of Spoons 2.00 2 candle sticks & tray .25 Lot of Bottles .25 1 sugar box .25 16 yds ingrain carpet 4.00 1 Large waiter .50 1 pair Lamps .37 1/2 1 small waiter .25 1 pair window shades .50 1 Table cover .50 1 spitoon .10 Lot of books .50 10 yds rag carpet 2.00 Oil cloth .25 4 Door rugs .25 Step Carpet .25 1 small stove & pipe 1.00 1 Bed & Bedding 2.00 1 Bedstead 1.00 1 Bed & Bedding 2.00 1 Low post Bedstead .25 6 Bed quilts 4.50 2 coverlets 2.00 1 pair blankets 2.00 1 Chest 1.00 1 Bureau 1.00 Lot of Rag Carpet .50 1 Bed & Bedding 10.00 1 Bureau 4.00 1 Looking glass .25 Wash Bowl & pitcher .50 5 window blinds .62 1/2 25 yards rag carpet 5.00 1 Bed & Bedding 8.00 1 Bedstead 1.00 Case of Drawers .75 1 stand .12 1/2 Lot of Carpet .25 1 box .12 1/2 4 Ditto .40 1 small chest .50 oil cloth .12 1/2 1 corn basket .25 1 Stove --- .50 2 pair andirons .50 1 chariot 2.00 Lot of Sundry .50 1 Large tink Kettle .50 1 Furnace .25 3 Baskets .25 1 pair candlesticks .25 1 Iron pot .25 Lot of Dishes 1.50 1 Dresser Cupboard 1.50 1 axe .25 1 stool .12 1/2 Lot of Jars .25 1 table .10 Lot of Paint Brushes 1.00 Paint Cans & Cups .50 Wall brushes .50 1 Box .20 3 Wash Tubs 1.00 2 Coal Boxes .12 1/2 Lot of Pans & Kegs .25 Washing machine .10 2 benches and Bbl. .30 1 Old stove .50 1 " ditto 2.00 1 Iron pot .25 1 Oil Jug & Can .25 1 Water pot .10 2 boxes & glass .50 Bottles, Cans, Kegs &c 1.50 1 Scythe & --- .25 Wood saw & whip saw .50 2 hand saws .25 2 Garden rakes .37 1/2 1 " hoe .25 Spade & shovel .25 wood horse .12 1/2 Stove pipe .50 Harness .50 1 Cutting Box 1.00 Chairs .25 2 Saddles 1.00 Wagon wheels 1.00 2 Gates 1.50 Old tire .25 $123.30 1/2 Elizabeth S. Bowker, Administratrix John B. Taylor, Appraiser Firman Townsend, Appraiser