Hi Listers, My own measurement mechanism utilized for evaluating my 1700s ancestors prosperity level is through examining and studying wills and inventories of others of same locality, e.g., ETown, Newark, Westfield. Comparing an ancestor?s property holdings and inventory makeup and overall value, with/against Others of community associates or even other family members, can provide a very useful barometer into your own ancestor?s level of means,life style,and prosperity of those times. Perhaps constitutes an even better equasion than trying to compute into some modern times money values... Jan in CA -- ... life is a gift, use it well every day...