Estate Inventory 

Inventory and appraisement of the goods and Chattels of William McMechen Esqr decd taken by his Executors and appraisers by James Couper and John Hall Jr March 16, 1808.

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1 old negro man Sam (will be chargeable on the Estate)     £1..00

1 negro woman Rachel & child 2 years to serve   £30..00

1 do boy named Michael – 12 years to serve £100..00

1 do girl named Julle – 8 years old   £80..00

1 mulatu boy named alphonso   £20..00

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NewCastle County Ss. Before me George Russell Esq one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, Personally appeared James Couper and John Hall Jr, the Subscribers to the foregoing Inventory and appraisement – who were by me solemnly sworn to have well and truly appraised the goods and chattels of William McMeehen Esquire Decd, so far forth as the same came to their sight and Knowledge, the same being specified in the preceding Inventory of appraisement sworn April 12 1808. Before George Russell

Delaware, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1676-1971, New Castle, Register of Wills, McManus, Robert-McMurphy, Alexander, Image 101

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Transcribed 27 Aug 2026 by Nancy Maliwesky