An undated loose paper filed in chancery papers stated that Winifred Howerton “died intestate her heirs are” James Howerton of the whole blood; Wm R. Howerton, ditto; Washington H. Purkins & Ann his wife, ditto; Philip Howerton, ditto; Eldred Howerton, ditto; Wm Howerton & Catharine E. his wife, ditto; Thomas Cole & Charlotte his wife, ditto; Thomas Howerton, ditto; Emily H. Howerton of the half blood; Mary Agnes Howerton of the half blood; Judson S.[?] Howerton, ditto; Ben F. Howerton [nothing indicated]. “Judson S.[?] Howerton died an infant leaving the following parties entitled to descent in the lands derived from his father” includes Ann Howerton, Eleanor H. Howerton, Mary Agnes, Benj, Wm R, James, Ann, James, Eldred, Thomas, Charlotte, Catherine, Walter G., Sophronia. [These legatees include two Covington children of William Howerton’s second life, Ann, from a previous marriage.] A note states that Wm R Howerton, Eldred Howerton, and Thomas Howerton are non-residents. [Essex County, Virgina, Loose Chancery Papers, 38-J-17.]