On 10 December 1810, John Rowzee, Wm. Noel, and Tk: Noel divided the land of Samuel Thomas, deceased, setting off 52 acres as a widow’s dower to Molly Thomas. A map of the lands is included. Ordered recorded on 18 February 1811. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, page 271a.]

Mary Thomas was mentioned in the 25 January 1830 will of her son-in-law, William G. Crittenden, proved 15 February 1830. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 76–78 (there is no page 77).]