Beck Property Lists: John Henry Beck, 1766; John William Beck, 1777; Leonard Beck, 1909

The inventory of the possessions of Yahon Heinrich [John Henry] Beck (1691-1766) 
were appraised 7 February 1766, exhibited 8 March 1766 and sold to George Kindt for 
100 pounds, six shillings and nine pence in Moore Twp, Northampton Co, PA.

One improvement, 80 pounds;
one beehive, three shillings;
one cow, four pounds, 5 shillings;
one bull, 2 shillings;
one horse, 5 pounds;
one horse collar and saddle, 1 shilling;
one iron kettle, 7 shillings;
one other kettle, 2 shillings;
3 iron spoons, 1 shilling;
3 knives, 3 shillings;
1 pan, 2 shillings;
1 tin and one meat fork, 1 shilling;
10 wooden plates, 1 shilling;
five dishes, 1 shilling;
2 bridles, 2 shillings;
4 pieces of chain and wooden ha, 2 shillings;
1 fire tong, 2 shillings;
2 axes, 3 shillings;
2 shovels, 1 shilling;
2 iron wedges and maul rings, 4 shillings;
1 box cornmeal, 7 shillings;
1 plane and hammer, 2 shillings;
1 bell, 4 shillings;
3 flax combs, 1 shilling;
1 auger and shaving knife, 2 shillings;
2 sickles and I carpenter square, 3 shillings;
4 bake baskets, 8 pence;
2 sieves, 1 shilling;
4 earthen crocks, 1 shilling;
1 basket of salt, 2 shillings;
1 basket of oats, 1 shilling;
5 bushel less 1/8 peck of wheat, 19 shillings;
1 straw knife, 1 shilling;
grindstone, 2 shillings;
1 churn, 1 shilling;
2 barrels, 7 shillings;
3 kegs, 3 shillings;
1 hogshead (barrel with 1 head ), 1 shilling;
10 pounds of butter, 5 shillings;
bedtick, sheet and large pillow, 10 shillings; 
6 pounds lard, 3 shilling;
1 iron stove, 4 pounds;
1 small jug, 8 pence;
1 large stone jug, 1 shilling;
16 pewter spoons, 2 shillings;
1 bowl, 6 pence;
1 light, 2 shillings;
1 mirror, razor and mug, 1 shilling;
1 hand saw, 1 shilling.

John Henry's farm was sold by his son, John William, who purchased 60 acres of the 
land.  John Henry died intestate.
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The inventory of possessions belonging to John William Beck (1721-1777), appraised at 
2300 pounds "with a fraction over," and exhibited April 23,1777 in Moore Twp., 
Northampton County, PA.  John William was John Henry's oldest son.

Cupboard, 5 pounds;
clock and case, 12 pounds;
bible, 5 pounds;
testament, 1 shilling;
three English books, 5 shillings;
seven books, 2 shillings;
4 chairs, 2 shillings;
2 pewter mugs, 8 shillings;
tile, 8 shillings;
reel and barrel iron, 3 shillings;
3 bedsteads, 1 pound;
iron pot, 10 shillings;
2 iron pots, 7 shillings;
cooking plate and feet, 7 shillings;
3 trammels and pair of tongs, 1 pound;
10 earthen dishes, 2 shillings;
iron kettle, 1 pound;
pepper mill, 5 shillings;
flat iron, 6 shillings;
milk screen and lantern, 2 shillings;
3 pans, 12 shillings;
tea kettle, 7 shillings;
3 tin dishes, 2 shillings;
10 pewter dishes, 1 pound, three shillings;
candle mould, 1 shilling;
large spoon and meat fork, 4 shillings;
kitchen cupboard, 1 shilling;
6 buckets, 6 shillings;
4 scythes, 6 shillings;
kneeling trough, 2 shillings;
6 chisels, 6 shillings;
hand saw, 5 shillings;
7 augers, 6 shillings;
2 pinchers and pair compasses, 6 shillings;
2 axes, 10 shillings;
chip-axe and adse, 7 shillings;
Michael Englehard, a book dept, 17 shillings;
2 wedges and 2 rings, 12 shillings;
knife and sieve, 4 shillings;
3 corn hoes, 8 shillings;
4 horse collars, 8 shillings;
2 chains, 1 pound;
halter chain, 2 shillings;
6 halters, bridles and back straps, 12 shillings;
saddle, 3 shillings;
2 rear harness, 7 shillings;
6 collars, 15 shillings;
4 iron traces, 1 pound, 10 shillings;
back strap and belly bands, drawing bench, 7 shillings;
leather line, whip and com, 3 shillings;
wheel barrow, 5 shillings;
plow and line, 2 shillings;
3 bridles and saddle, 1 pound;
harrow, 15 shillings;
woman's saddle, 2 pounds, 10 shillings;
basket with old iron, 5 shillings;
5 sickles, 5 shillings;
metal chest, 1 pound;
sheep shear, 1 shilling;
2 planes, 8 shillings;
3 sickles, 1 pound, 5 shillings;
curtain for bed, 15 shillings;
feather bed with pillows, 5 pounds;
sprinkling can, 4 shillings;
quilt, 1 pound, 10 shillings;
2 spinning wheels, 2 shillings;
2 scythes, 2 shillings;
wagon cover, 10 shillings;
spinning wheel for wool, 7 shillings;
chest, 7 shillings;
8 baskets, 4 shillings;
4 bells, 12 shillings;
copper kettle, 4 pounds;
sole leather, upper leather, 1 pound;
7 pine barrels, 5 shillings;
grain cradle, two scythes, 6 shillings;
3 flails, 6 shillings;
salad cutter and cabbage cutter, 2 shillings;
half bu. hemp seed, 3 shillings;
apple mill, 15 shillings;
6 barrels, 1 pound, 5 shillings;
old barrels, 1 shillings;
3 barrels, 3 shillings;
butter keg, 5 shillings;
small tub, 2 shillings;
basket, 6 pence;
iron crow, 7 shillings;
3 meat stones, 5 shillings;
cutter, 4 pence;
7 bottles, 3 shilling;
9 glasses, 2 shillings;
sleigh, 1 pound, 10 shillings;
wagon, 2 pounds;
apple trough for apple mill, 5 shillings;
plow and 2 augers, 1 pound;
mare, 25 pounds;
horse, 15 pounds;
4 cows, 20 pounds;
3 heifers, 9 pounds;
straw cutter, 15 shillings;
wind mill, 3 shillings;
feed trough, 1 shilling;
half bu. measure, 6 pence;
keg, 6 pence;
7 cow chains, 14 shillings;
2 candles, 2 shillings;
candle stick, 1 shilling;
steel yard, 13 shillings;
tea box and stone jug, 1 shilling;
bed, 1 pound, 10 shillings;
14 acres of corn, 30 pounds;
table, 7 shillings;
12 pigs, 4 pounds;
3 geese, 6 shillings;
note from Nicholas Brutzman, 2 pounds, 7 shillings;
note from Simon Ruffner, 3 pounds, 10 shillings;
bond from Jacob Frack, 29 pounds;
two shovels, 6 pence;
2 manure forks, 4 shillings;
2 forks, 4 shillings;
band box, 7 shillings;
hay rope, trowel and hatchet, 2 shillings;
small basket with loose article, 3 shillings.

John William also died intestate.  His 160 acres of land was appraised at 1,900 pounds 
and purchased by his oldest son Frederick Beck.
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My great-great grandfather, Leonard Beck (1831-1909), also died intestate in Penn Twp, 
Westmoreland Co, PA.  (His father Daniel, his grandfather Leonard, his great-grandfather 
William and his great-great grandfather Yahon Heinrich did not leave a will either.)  
Westmoreland County Courthouse records show only a few administrative notations and 
a Return of Personal Property to his widow, Maria Mathias Beck, which follows the 
notes.  The statement gives values for some household furnishings in 1909.

Notations: "No. 88 of 1909.  Est. of Leonard Beck, Late of Penn Township.  Deed.  Tax 
___paid, $5.75.

2 March 1909.  Petition proof and cease and declination filed and ___ of Administration 
granted to Lyman Kintigh [Leonard's son-in-law], who was duly sworn.

Same day bond of Admin. in 300 with H. Albert Lauffer and John F. McWilliams, no 
sureties filed.

Decedent died 22 Feb. 1909 at 2.

5 Mar, 1909, Inv. and Appr. filed."

RETURN OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
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In the Orphans' Court of Westmoreland County, PA.

To the Hon. John B. Steel, President Judge of said Court:

	We, the undersigned Appraisers of the personal estate of L. Beck, late of the 
Township of Penn, in said County, deceased, hereby respectfully certify and return:

	That having been first duly sworn according to law, we made the following 
appraisement of the personal property of the said deceased, elected to be retained by 
Maria Beck, widow of said deceased, and set the same apart for the use of herself and 
family.

Respectfully submitted,

March Third, 1909   			Appraisers: W.J. Anderson; Elisha Clayton

INVENTORY AND APPRAISEMENT	

Of the personal property of L. Beck, late of Penn Township, deceased, elected to be 
retained by Maria Beck, widow.

Article:         			

5 rockers ($3)
6 parlor chairs ($3)
6 kitchen chairs ($1.50)
Wash Stand #1 ($1)
Parlor Suit ($12)
Couch ($1.50)
3 Beds and Springs ($6)
Parlor Stand ($2)
Wash Stand #2, table & chair ($1.50)				
Carpet Sweeper ($.50)
Bedding ($4)
Brussles Carpet ($3)
Lot Carpets ($9.50)
Oil Cloth ($1)
Mirrors ($.50)
Miscellaneous Items ($.25)
Toilet Set ($.50)
Sewing Machine ($1)
Range ($10)
Doughtray ($1)
Dining Table ($2)
Cooking Utensils ($1)
Dishes ($2)
Glass Jars & Crockery ($2)
Laundry Items ($1)
Canned Fruit ($.50)
Wooden Ware ($1)
Lot Soap ($1)

Total: $73.25	
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Source for the first two property lists: Beck, William M., THE BECK FAMILY IN 
AMERICA: HISTORICAL DATA GATHERED AND TRANSCRIBED INTO BOOK 
FORM.  Bucyrus, Ohio: J. W. Hopley Printing Co., 1940. [Semicolons and line items 
added for readability]
Source for the third list: Orphans Court, Westmoreland Co, PA. as noted above.
Other than the punctuation, lists were typed as written and compiled by Barbara Beck-
Ramsay on July 15, 2002.
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