Debbie...... In 1999 the $651.15 would be worth $7,015.46. Here's a good site to calculate: http://www.westegg.com/inflation/ Barbara http://sites.netscape.net/geneslady/homepage Debbie J Peppones wrote: > I just received an 'Inventory of the Goods and Chattels Rights and > Credits of the Estate of Furman Heritage' dated 13 Jan 1805 appraised by > Fithian Stratton and William Rose. > > I would like some background on inventories. > > Were these done immediately upon the death? A couple of days after? What > was their purpose? > > How does one compare the value of the estate in 1805 in present day > dollars? My Furman had an inventory worth $651.15 in 1805. Sounds like a > pittance, but was that a lot of value back then? > > Any information will be gladly accepted! > > Debbie Peppones > Researching: LEWIS, HERITAGE, MATTHEWS, MANCZ, PEPPONES