Sarah was mentioned, as Sarah Lane, in the 18 October 1780 last will and testament of her mother, Jane Munday of the County of Essex and parish of St. ans. To my granddaughter Catharine Munday daughter of Susannah Critindon my negro girl. I lend and rest of my estate to be equally divided amongst my three daughters Hannah Davis, Sarah Lane, and Susannah Crittendon during their lives, and after their deaths I give each of the parts I lent them as followeth. My daughter Hannah Davis’s part and my daughter Sarah Lane’s part I give to my three granddaughters Jane Lane, Sarah Lane and Molly Lane, to be equally divided between them. My daughter Susannah Critenden’s part to her daughter Catharine. Proved 26 September 1784. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 13, pages 441–442.]

Pursuant to an order of court dated 25 January 1793, the executorship of William Webb of the estate of Jane Munday was settled by Benja. Fisher, Wm. Fisher and James Sullivan, and pursuant to a order of court bearing date September 1794, the estate was divided by JRennolds, Thomas Sale, and Benja. Fisher. Third portions went to Robert Crittenden, Hannah Davis, and John Lane, with what appear to be additional legacies to William Munday and Edmd. Munday. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 113–114.]