On 20 October 1795, a division of the estate of John Gordon was made by Thomas Wood Sr., James Paul, and Tho. Allen. A widow’s dower was devised to Rachel Gordon. The remainder of the estate was divided into fifths, with one fifth to William Gordon, deceased, one to Alexander Gordon (who is “to receive Williams do. as heir”), one to Vincent Gordon, one to John Gordon, and one to Robert Gordon. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 197–198.]

Will of Vincent Gordon, dated 25 January 1814, “feeling myself afflicked with a violent and alarming disease” [see the will of his brother Robert]. Eldest daughter Matilda. Son Alfred, son Adderson, daughter Malinda, son Robert (to be Christened), wife Elizabeth. Signed Vincent Gordon. Witnesses: Thos B W Gray, Robert Gorden, William Gordon. Proved 18 April 1814. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 22–23.]

On 20 February 1815, Elizabeth Gordon, James Montague, Thomas B. W. Gray, Gabriel Purkins and William Davis were bound in the penalty of $9,000 for Elizabeth Gordon’s administration of the estate of Vincent Gordon, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 115–116.]

On 21 February 1822, Thomas Boughan, Josiah Minter, Thomas Shearwood, Richard Shearwood and John Boughan were bound $6,000 for Thomas Boughan’s administration of the estate of Vincent Gordon. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 19, page 270.]