Frances was mentioned, as Frances Gatewood, in the 21 April 1753 will of her father William Cox. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 9, pages 291–295.]

Frances was mentioned in the 1762 will of her husband John Gatewood. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, page 33.]

On 1 December 1764, the estate of John Gatewood was divided by Thomas Roane, James Upshaw and John Latane between the widow and children. Equal lots at 69.11.3 went to Mrs Frances Gatewood, Mr Philip Gatewood, Mr John Gatewood and Mr Chiney Gatewood. Recorded 20 October 1766 [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 12, pages 248–249.]