Polly was mentioned in the 30 March 1815 will of her father, William Newbill, proved 17 April 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 148–149.]

On 18 September 1815, Polly Newbill was listed as an orphan of William Newbill. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 42, page 57.]

In 1824, petition was made to the Honble Judge of the Chancery District Court of Fedrs’g. That William Newbill of the County of Essex died in 1815 testate leaving a wife Rebecca and children Thomas, John, William, George, James, Richard, and Polly Newbill, Elizabeth Garrett and Ann Gatewood. For debt. 1824. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 43, item 43-L-48.]

On 13 March 1830, Orville Jeffries and Polly his wife who was Polly Newbill answered a bill of complaint [43-L-48]. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 43, item 43-L-20.]

1850 U.S. Census, Essex County, Virginia
Page 69
Dwelling 62, Household 62
Jeffries, Orville, 50, male, farmer, value of real estate $5,000, born in Virginia
Jeffries, Mary, 45, female, born in Virginia
Jeffries, Ellen, 15, female, born in Virginia, in school
Jeffries, Thomas, 12, male, born in Virginia, in school
Jeffries, James, 10, male, born in Virginia, in school