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This collection is made up of 3 documents related to the estate of Frederick Mehl of Germantown, Pennsylvania, who died in early 1787.

This collection is made up of 3 documents related to the estate of Frederick Mehl of Germantown, Pennsylvania, who died in early 1787. The first item is a copy of Frederick Mehl's will, originally composed and signed on January 14, 1787. In anticipation of his imminent death, Mehl established legacy payments for his children and grandchildren, appointed Samuel Mechlin and his son Martin as estate executors, and offered his wife and daughter the use of his home and household goods. On February 19, 1787, two appraisers compiled a list of Mehl's belongings, which included household furniture, books, farm implements, and other items; this copy of the inventory is dated February 20, 1787. The final item is a notice posted by Martin Mehl regarding an upcoming sale of Frederick Mehl's estate. Along with the estate's remaining household items, Martin Mehl planned to sell his father's land, auctioned as five separate lots of three acres each (March 1, 1794).

The Hardin County (Ky.) estate documents consist of inventories and accounts related to county residents who died in the early 19th century. Most items reflect the estimated value or auction price of possessions such as livestock, farming implements, furniture, and slaves.

The Hardin County (Ky.) estate documents (13 items) pertain to 11 male residents of Hardin County who died between 1803 and 1820. Each includes executors' signatures and a dated note about the document's presentation before the court. Twelve items are inventories and records of estate sales, which are lists of possessions and the estimated value or actual sale price of each; the remaining item is an account between Daniel Waide and Christopher Rush which was settled after Waide's death. The deceased owned livestock such as cattle, horses, and hogs; farm implements; furniture; household and kitchen supplies; and land. Three documents report the value of slaves ranging in age from 2 to 55 years old, valued much more highly than other belongings.