On 30 November 1775, a marriage contract was executed between James Booker and Elizabeth Wright, widow. For 5 shillings, Elizabeth sells all her land, etc., to Thomas Wood so that she may continue to control it. Dated 30 November 1775. Signed James Booker, Elizabeth Wright, Thomas Wood. Witnesses: John Webb Junr, Jas Edmondson jr. Recorded 19 February 1776. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 31, pages 271–272.]