I have an 1809 will that makes mention of "carpenter's tools" and a "cross
cut saw." At first glance, it looks like it reads, "crop cut and whip
saws." However, with old handwriting, the actual word is not "crop" but
"cross". I don't know if that is the situation in your case. Whenever a
double "s" situation occurs in old handwriting, the first "s" is often
written like a backward "f". Sometimes it is so closely written near the
second "s" that it appears to be a "p" when it is not. 

Forgive the complicated reply. Hope it helps.

A. Brock

At 08:46 PM 8/26/98 -0700, Cheryl Crowder wrote:
>I am trying to read a 1812 will and am having trouble interpreting some of
>the words.  Could anyone help me with interpretation?
>
>1.    I think it says "kitchen fountain".  Would this be something of value
>that someone would leave in a will?
>2.    Also, the word "Crap" seems to appear a few times.  (I don't think it
>is "crop").  Was this word used around 1812 in a manner other than the slang
>and vulgar way used today?
>3.    Anyone ever hear of an "iron bound cart?"
>
>Thanks!
>
>
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