Isaac Otey's personal possessions (Sandusky)
Isaac Otey was the second principal owner of Sandusky. His son
John purchased Sandusky in 1823 but did not live here. Isaac moved
to Sandusky in 1829 and took over ownership about then. He
seems to have suffered financial problems beginning in 1831 which
plagued him to his death in 1839. Below is a listing of his personal
possessions recorded in 1841, likely as an effort to settle some
of his debts. It is a fascinating look at what furnishings, tools, animals,
and enslaved persons were at Sandusky circa 1840.
Campbell County Deeds Will Book 9 pages 90-92.
In pursuance of the above order the under signed have proceeded
to discharge the duty therein required and submit the following report.
“An inventory and appraisement of the personal property of
Isaac Otey decd [1] taken this day of [blank] December 1841.
Jesse (a negro man) [married to Sevina][2] $500.
Jim [husband of Pat][3] 100.
Abram [son of Jesse & Sevina] 150.
Daniel [son of Jesse & Sevina] 675.
Braxton [son of Jesse & Sevina] 475.
Dinah 225.
Vina 200.
Sally and 4 children [daughter of Jesse & Sevina] 900.
Theresa and 2 children [daughter of Jesse & Sevina] 700.
Seanna 500.
Hannah (old woman) valueless
Horses. 1 black $37. 1 Bay $37. 1 Grey $15 89.
1 horse wagon & gear 44.50.
1 ox wagon 12.
2 yoke oxen 75.
7 milk cows. 1 Bull. & 3 yearlings 83.
1 wheat fan & serve 3.
1 scythe and cradle 1.50.
3 mowing blades 1.50.
1 pr steelyards [4] 1.75.
1 old Frame 50.
2 Kitchen tables 50.
2 wash tubs. pails & piggins[5] 1.75.
6 Pewter Basins 4.50.
3 kettles 5.00.
1 churn 1.50.
Pots oven. Pot racks, hooks, etc. 6.00.
One grindstone $50.
3 Coulters[6]_ 1.00.
2 Cultivators 70.
2 Big ploughs 3.00.
2 shovel do 50.
1 Iron hook harrow 2.00
Set of Chains 4.00.
Set of swingle trees & Stretchers 1.00.
4 axes 1.00.
3 Iron wedges 75.
6 hoes. 3 mattocks 1.50.
1 Rake – 3 tong forks & 1 spade 75.
Base of old Iron 2.00
Lot of augers drawing knife etc 2.50.
1 Cut and hand saw 1.50.
1 Old Bellows anvil. 2 per tongs etc 3.00.
3 old waggon [sic] wheels 1.25.
1 Side Board 15.00.
1 set of tables 10.00.
1 walnut Table 4.00.
½ dozen Windsor chairs 3.00.
10 Dishes 3.00.
3 dozen plates 2.00.
2 pitchers and 3 bowls 1.25.
1 Set of Tea China 75.
10 wine glasses. and 10 Tumblers 1.00.
1 castor 5.00.
1 Silver Ladle 6.00.
1 Doz Tea Spoons 4.00.
1 Doz Table Spoons 32.00.
6 waiters[7] 75.
1 Base. Knives & forks 75.
1 Set of Bottles 2.50.
4 Brass Candlesticks 1.00.
2 Doz towels 3.00.
5 Cotton and 7 diaper Table Cloths 7.12.
15 Windsor chairs 7.50.
1 Doz Windsor do [ditto] 9.60.
Secretary and Book case 12.00.
Books 12.00.
2 Large Mirrors (plated) 15.00.
4 Silver Candle sticks and snuffer tray 12.00.
1 Brussels Carpet and Rug[8] 25.00.
1 pr Brass Andirons Shovel and Tongs 8.00.
2 Little Tables 1.00.
1 Dressing Table and Glass 2.50.
1 Bed Stead and furniture 25.00.
1 Bed Stead and furniture 15.00.
1 Bed Stead and furniture 20.00.
1 Bed Stead and furniture 15.00.
1 Small “ “ 10.00.
7 per pillow cases 1.50.
4 table covers 1.25.
10 pr sheets 12.00.
2 Cotton Counterpains[9] 3.00.
6 Counterpains 30.00.
2 Table and glasses 4.00.
2 Candle Stands 3.00.
4 Chamber Vessels 75.
1 Hackel[10] and Rat Trap 1.00.
1 wash stand 25.
1 Trundle Bed and Stead 10.00.
1 Large 20.00.
1 Small table 50.
1 Bed and Stead 15.00.
1 Small do [do is an abbreviation for ditto] 8.00.
1 Rocking and 2 Split bottom chairs 1.00.
1 Bed and stead 15.00.
1 Trussel [trestle] Bed and Stead 8.00.
1 glass and table 75.
5 pr Andirons 1.00.
2 shovels etc 50.
Lot of Sundry jugs and pots. water vessels 3.50.
Lot of Old Irons 75.
1 Brass Skillet 2.50.
1 Bed and stead etc 10.00.
1 per Andirons 50.
2 Chairs 1.00.
1 writing stand 25.
4 spinning and 2 flax wheels 5.00.
1 Loom harness Spool Frame and warping bars 4.00.
8 pr cards 1.50
1 Steel cap & worms[11] 20.00.
3 Demijons 1.50.
3 Barrels 75.
1 Case Bottles 3.00.
19 Sheep at 12 (sold) 38.00.
1 cow & calf (sold) 25.00.
All of which is respectfully submitted by C. H. Morman.
Jo. B. Crowlin
Jesse A. Burton
At a court held for Campbell County January 10th 1842. The foregoing inventory
and appraisement of the estate of Isaac Otey dec. [deceased] was this day
presented in court and ordered to be recorded.
Teste. Wm. A. Clement Cesc
Transcribed by Taylor Akers ‘24
[1] Deceased
[2] Sevina and 3 of her other children are not mentioned. Potentially sold or deceased.
[3] Wife not included in will; potentially deceased or belongs to someone else.
[4] Steelyard is a portable balance and weight used for weighing objects.
[5] Piggin small wooden pail with one stave extended upward as a handle.
[6] A vertically mounted component of a plough.
[7] A type of serving table
[8] Brussels carpet, popular beginning in the early 1800s, was an industrially produced,
looped-pile carpet. Named after Brussels, Belgium where it is thought to have originated.
[9] Counterpain is a bedspread, cover, quilt, duvet
[10] Also spelled Hackle or Hetchel it is a metal comb used to refine wool or linen
[11] These are components of a still for making alcohol aka moonshine
