“William son of John Latané was born June 17th 1750.” [Garnett family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 24600.]

“William Latané and Ann Waring were married July 5th 1776.” [Garnett family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 24600.]

On 23 October 1799, administration with the will annexed of the estate of Robert Payne Waring was granted to William Latane. William Latane and William Waring Senior acknowledge their bond in the penalty of $20,000. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, page 503.]

The will of William Latane of Essex County was written 24 June 1808. Beloved wife Nancy Latane. Son Henry W. Latane. Son Thomas L. Latane. Son Wm. Catesby Latane. Son John Latane, deceased. Daughters Lucy Waring, wife of Robert P Waring, Polly Temple, wife of John Temple, and Nancy, Elizabeth and Susanna Latane. Signed W. Latané. Witnesses: Lewis Moody, John Waring, James Allen Senr. On 21 October 1811, proved in court and ordered to be recorded. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 312–313.]

“William Latané departed this life July 23rd 1811.” [Garnett family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 24600.]

On 21 October 1811, Henry W Latane, Warner Lewis, John Waring, Thos. L: Latane and Wm. C Latane were bound in the penalty of $50,000 for Henry W Latane’s administration with the will annexed of the goods, chattels and credits of William Latane, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, page 320.]

On 29 October 1811, an inventory and appraisal of the stocks of the estate of Wm. Latané deceased were made by E. Beazley, W. Fisher, and Lewis Dix. Ordered recorded 16 March 1812. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 340–344.]

The estate of W: Latane, deceased, in account with H: W: Latane, administrator, from January 1811 to January 1824 was settled on 17 January 1824 by Robt P Waring, W Lewis, Thos L Latane, John Waring, and Wm C Latane. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, pages 176–179.]