Hello, In the matter of the form/order of a legal document such as in this case an inventory appraisement,  Is there a significance to the order in which heirs are listed? e.g. wife first? then oldest daughter? Excerpt from specific document... 1 Negro woman named Hannah - Legacy of (or choice) of Elizabeth  1 Negro named Benjamin Legacy of (or choice) of Frances  1 Negro woman named Rebeckah Legacy of (or choice) of Sarah   Since the wife and daughter had similar names, trying to sort out details.  Any one experienced in reading old documents (many of you) can perhaps offer further. Thanks Anne