Robert was mentioned in the 13 October 1798 will of his father, Robert Payne Waring, proved on 17 June 1799. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 15, pages 457–461.]

“Lucy Latané & Robt. P. Waring were married July 5th. 1800.” [Garnett family Bible at the Virginia State Archives, Acc. 24600.]

On 20 July 1802, Robert Payne Waring and Lawrence Muse entered into a bond in the penalty of $5,000 for Robert P. Waring’s administration of the goods, chattels and credits of John Latane, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 16, page 153.]

In January 1837 (day left blank), an inventory and appraisal of the estate of John M. Baynham, deceased, in the County of Essex was made by Rob: P Waring Senior, Richd Baylor, and Henry Waring. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 156–158.]

Robert Payne Waring was mentioned in the 12 January 1815 will of his uncle, William Waring, proved 16 January 1815 and 20 February 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 104–105.]