Dear Donna; Below I've made my best guess as to what these articles were. I think you just have to sound them out, as you have don, and rely on those who may actually have heard of something that sounds like the item--and then know what it's used for. In a message dated 9/8/02 9:01:50 AM, NCMECKLE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << 1 citle (household article) Possibly a KETTLE? Sound it our using the hard "C". 1 Tabor (household article) possibly a TABOURET Webster's Dictionary says it's " literally, small drum, from Middle French, diminutive of tabor, tabour drum Date: 1630. meaning # 1)a cylindrical seat or stool without arms or back meaning #2) a small portable stand or cabinet." Modern day use of the word usually refers to an artist's portable table with drawers. 1 Scrw plate (could be household, could be otherwise) SCREWPLATE--the same as a switchplate--that coers an electric light switch on the wall. 1 lot Sandrays (sundries?) I think you havew this right. 1 horow-- HARROW a farm implement 1 galling pot (gallon?)-Webster's Dictionary: " gal·li·pot Pronunciation: 'ga-li-"pät Function: noun Etymology: Middle English galy pott Date: 15th century 1 : a small usually ceramic vessel {this would be my guess} Hope this helps! Nancy