Patience Reeves was mentioned in the 28 April 1728 will of her father Henry Reeves. She was to receive a share in money and was listed as one of the seven youngest children. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 342–344.]

Patience Gatewood was mentioned in the 2 October 1736 will of her brother John Reeves. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 63–64.]

Patience Gatewood was mentioned in the 5 April 1738 will of her mother Sarah Reeves. She was to receive a negro woman Sylvia, a share in cattle, sheep, hoggs and horses, and a silver spoon. She was to serve as co-executrix with her brother George co-executor and her sister Ann co-executrix. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 210–212.]

For general information about Patience Reeves, see: Gothberg, Carol J., John and Amy Gatewood, and Their Descendants 1666–1986. Baltimore: Gateway Press Inc., 1987, pages 141–142.