In addition to Paul's always learned response, I did see that camlet has also been written as camblet. Is it possible that the "g" on the inventory might possibly be a "c"? Happy Hunting, Shelly ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul <martee@citlink.net> To: <VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 7:49 AM Subject: Re: [VA-SOUTHSIDE-L] Need definitions/household goods > A "pocket stalliard" is a small "steelyard" - > a "scales" - a weight measure, with a hook by > which it could be suspended in the from > anything or held up by hand, another hook > from which was hung the object to be weighed, > and opposite the object to be weighed was a > sliding graduated scale, thus revealing the > weight. > > While I suspect you are not writing the word > "camlet" (a costly fabric made of silk and > camel hair), I have not seen the word > "gamblet" and would appreciate it if you > would pass along what others think it means. > Paul > > > ==== VA-SOUTHSIDE Mailing List ==== > Hosted by Rootsweb http://www.rootsweb.com > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > >

Hi Ms. Shelly; yep, always possible - maybe even likely - however I wonder why that inventory item would be listed in association with the "stillyurd" (as it was pronounced) as you seem to indicate in your query. Paul