[MS page 175, starting at 7th line]
April 10th, 1863 _ List of the Sales of the personal property of William Neal dec'd
| John Hodges | 4 | Empty bbls. Flour & Sieve | $2.50 |
| O. F. Hodges | 1 | Bag & Grain | .50 |
| Wesley Neal | 1 | Cherry Cupboard | 1.70 |
| Elijah Neal | 3 | Chairs | .50 |
| Joel Riley | 2 | Trays & 1 Rolling Pin | .50 |
| Stephen Mack | 5 | Reeds[?] | .50 |
| T.M. Riggs | 1 | Box & Matches | .25 |
| T.J. Stephens | 1 | Willow Work basket | .20 |
| A.P. Holmes | 1 | Sofa | 6.40 |
| Samuel Cantwell | 1 | Poplar Cupboard | 1.05 |
| Elijah Neal | 1 | But[?] Teapot | .20 |
| Elijah Neal | 1 | " " & Lamp | .15 |
| Joel Riley | 1 | Castor & Cuicles[?] | .75 |
| Sam'l Cantwell | 3 | Bowls | .15 |
| Tho. Williamson | 1 | Pitcher, Dish & Bowl | .10 |
| Sam'l Cantwell | 6 | Peaces[?] | .10 |
| Tho. Williamson | 8 | Cups & 10 Saucers | .20 |
| A.P. Holmes | 2 | Preserve Stands | .30 |
| Joel Riley | 6 | Peaces[?] | .40 |
| S. Cantwell | 6 | " | .15 |
| Jn. Hodges | 6 | " | .30 |
| Sam. Cantwell | 1 | Bowl & Pitcher | .10 |
| Wesley Neal | 1 | Set Cups & Saucers | .60 |
| Elijah Neal | 1 | " " " China | 1.00 |
| T. Williamson | 1 | Pitcher | .40 |
| Wesley Neal | 1 | " | .45 |
| Elijah Neal | 1 | Sugar Bowl &c | .10 |
| Tho. M. Riggs | 1 | Set Knives & Forks | 1.30 |
| Joel Riley | 1 | Lot " " | .60 |
| Sam. Cantwell | 1 | Salt Cellar[?] | .25 |
| Sam. Cantwell | 7 | Tumblers | .50 |
| John Hodges | 2 | Goblets | .35 |
| D.H. Mirick Jr | 1 | Molasses Caun[?] | .15 |
| Tho. P. Stephens | 1 | Sett G.S. Spoons. Tea | .55 |
| Sam'l Craighead | 1 | " G.S. " Tea | .80 |
| Wesley Neal | 1 | Sett Silver " Tea | 4.75 |
| James H. Lowell | 3 | Glass Jars | .75 |
| Robt. Hawkinson | 1 | Chair | .40 |
| Sam'l Craighead | 1 | Pair Steelyards | .40 |
| Joel Riley | 1 | " " | .05 |
| Elijah Neal | 5 | Chairs | 1.25 |
Source:
Boone County, Kentucky. Will Book H:175, William Neal sale bill, 10 April 1863; County Clerk, Burlington.
Commentary:
Many of William Neal's neighbors attended the sale. Wesley and Elijah Neal were William's sons. Researching the other names may give some insight into the deceased's social standing.


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