Michael Barnett - Probate/Will

Michael Barnett is recorded in the Jefferson County, Tennessee Will Book #5, pages 57-62.  On April 6, 1852, an inventory of Michael's personal property was taken.  On April 23, 1852 is an account of the sales from this inventory.  One will notice the his own wife Esther and his son William even had to buy some of the items including bed, furniture, chairs, chest, plates, oven, pots, among other things.  According to the May County Court term in 1852, the sale from this personal property was used for one year's support for Esther.

Makes me wonder why Esther and William had to buy their own items back.