Anne Purkins was mentioned in the 11 March 1735/6 will of her father Henry Purkins. She was to receive negro boy Bristoll at her marriage or at the age of 21, and also a feather bed and furniture. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, pages 46–47.]

Anne Purkins was mentioned in the 29 April 1738 will of her mother Tabitha Purkins. She was to receive the remainder of the estate after the other legacies. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 6, page 247.]