The will of Thomas Garnett of the pish of St. Ann and County of Essex was dated 20 February 1733. Sick and weak. Several small children. Wife Elizabeth to have use of all estate during her life or widowhood. Children John, Anne, Sarah, James, Joyce, Mary &Avey Garnett & Thomas Garnett. Wife to be executrix. Signed Thos Garnett. Witnesses: Salvator Muscoe, Jas: Garnett, William Smether. Proved on 20 December 1748 by James Garnett; Salvator Muscoe is deceased. Also sworn to by Elizabeth Garnett. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 7, pages 60–61.]