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from Probate Inventory
of Adolph Philipse
February 12, 1750
New York Public Library
Philipse's
probate inventory—the listing of all goods, debits and
credits
connected to his estate—is a historically valuable document that sheds
light on daily life for those living at the Upper Mills.
Directions:
Answers these questions based on the document above and your knowledge
of social studies.
1. How many
"women" lived on the manor? How many
"boys"?
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2. What was
the total number of "horses" (all ages) on the manor?
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3. Why
do you think it only lists one young girl (Betty)? What
could have happened to others?
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4. It lists
how many "men not fit for work"? Why do you
think, would it list them separately from "men"?
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DEFINITIONS:
probate
inventory: an
itemized list of items owned that is official, accurate, and true at the
time of death
debits:
list of items owed,
need to pay back
credits:
list of items owned by
person
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