“William A. Garnett and Dorothy Booker was married 12th of Nov. A. D. 1812” [Booker-Garnett-Lyell family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 24585.]

Dorothy was mentioned, as married, in the 23 December 1814 will of her father Lewis Booker. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 139–140.]

Dorothy Garnett was mentioned in the 19 October 1832 will of her husband, William A. Garnett, proved 20 July and 17 August 1835. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 390.]

On 19 August 1835, Dorothy Garnett was bound in the penalty of $500 for her execution of the estate of William A. Garnett, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 391.]

The estate of William A. Garnett, deceased, in account with Dorothy Garnett, executrix, from 1835 to 1837 was ordered recorded on 21 August 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 171–172.]

The estate of William A. Garnett, deceased, in account with Dorothy Garnett, executrix, from 1835 to 1837 was ordered recorded on 18 September 1837. Includes sale of Randolph on 21 January 1837 at auction for $926.75. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 182–185.]

The estate of William A. Garnett, deceased, in account with Dorothy Garnett, executrix, from 1837 to 1839 was ordered recorded on 21 September 1840. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 514–515.]

The estate of William A. Garnett, deceased, in account with Dorothy Garnett, trustee, from 1837 to 1840 was ordered recorded on 21 September 1840. Mentions sales of Girls Mary and Martha. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 516–517.]

On 9 April 1841, James Garnett filed answer to a bill of Dorothea Garnett. That by the deed referred to in the plaintiff’s bill, all the property therein named is conveyed for certain and specified objects and purposes, and is in no way bound or liable for any other purpose or object than there specified. Filed in Garnett vs Garnett. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-J-12.]

On 19 July 1841, Samuel T. Moorman answered a bill of Dorothy Garnett. That he admits the execution of the said deed and decree of 20 July 1835. The will of Wm A Garnett can have no operation whatever upon the property conveyed in and by the said deed. Property in the trust deed cannot be held liable for debts. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-J-11.]

In about 1846, oratrix Dorothy Garnett complained that during the lifetime of her deceased husband William A. Garnett to wit on 25 July 1832 by a certain deed of trust of William Garnett and Dorothy Garnett of the first part and William S. Croxton of the second part, all of the County of Essex, the said mortgagers conveyed all their interest and title in certain property. William A. Garnett died about the __ day of _______, ____, having left a last will and testament naming Dorothy executrix. In a suit in chancery, your oratrix and George L Garnett, son of your oratrix and William A Garnett, were plaintiffs, and Wm S Croxton was defendant. A decree of 20 July 1835 pronounced your oratrix trustee. After settlement she found herself indebted to the estate of William A. Garnett $259.30 in principal and $15.55 in interest. Due from her as executrix is $844.10 in principal and $307.73 in interest. She has not received monies due to her. That James Garnett, Samuel T. Moorman who intermarried with Emily Garnett who is since deceased without issue may be made defendants. No date, but decree on 21 December 1846. Garnett vs Garnett. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-J-4.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 100
Dwelling 609, Family 609
Booker, George T., 52, male, farmer, $7000 real estate, born in Virginia
Booker, Caroline, 32, female, born in Virginia
Booker, Ellen, 10, female, born in Virginia, in school within the year
Booker, Lewis, 8, male, born in Virginia, in school within the year
Booker, Thomas, 6, male, born in Virginia
Garnett, Dorothea, 58, female, born in Virginia
Boughan, Eliza, 55, female, born in Virginia

“Dorothy the widow of W. A. Garnett died 29th day of Octo: 1850.” [Booker-Garnett-Lyell family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 24585.]