On 24 June 1809, a marriage contract was executed between Laurence Muse of Tappahannock of the first part, Martha Hoomes of King William, widow of George Hoomes late of the sd County of the second part, and William Waller of Wmsburg of the third part. Ordered recorded in Essex County 19 February 1810. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 46, item 46-D-8.]