Peter Dickeson was mentioned in the 18 December 1724 will of his father John Dickenson. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 105–106.]

The estate of John Dickenson in account with James Dix Exor was settled by Henry Purkins, Wm Gatewood and Jos Mann. Mentions Scooling of Peter & John Dickinson. Twice mentions the estate of Elizabeth Crow. Ordered recorded 22 March 1737/8. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 120–121.]