AJW 1888 Tax Assessment

Dec 13, 2008 at 6:18 PM
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On June 7th, 1888, Almanzo Wilder listed the following list of taxable property on his assessment with Kingsbury County.

4 horses-3 years and older and 1 pony - Value $235
2 Cattle-1 year old - Value $10
1 MIlch Cow - Value $12
2 Sheep - Value $2
6 Swine - Value $8
2 Carriages, Stages, Wagons - Value $20
Farming Implements - Value $25
1 Watch, Jewelry, Gold & Silver Plate - Value $5
Land Valued at $500
Total Value $817

90 acres in production but only 68 acres listed:
4 acres corn
30 acres oats
8 acres barley
13 acres wheat
13 acres flax

In the census section three adults are listed:

1 male over 21
1 female over 21
1 male under 21
Why is daughter Rose not listed? She was 18 months old when the assessment was done.