On 21 May 1714, brothers Thomas Dicks, James Dicks, William Dicks and John Dicks signed articles of agreement that divided the land of their father, John Dicks, deceased. The land had been purchased by their father from Major James Boughan, deceased, and was surveyed by Mr. James Boughan Surveyor containing about 505 acres. Signed Thomas Dicks, James his HH mark Dicks, William his + mark Dicks, John his HH mark Dicks. Witnesses: James his N mark Nubell, George his HH mark Nubell, Samuel Coats. Recorded 20 April 1761, proved by the oath of James Nubill. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 28, page 303.]