The will of John Rowzee was dated 26 February 1807, with a codicil dated 11 May 1809 and a codicil dated 4 January 1814. Sons Edward T. Rowzee, John Rowzee and Richard Rowzee to be executors. Daughter Polly Noel. Daughter Agnes Rowzee. Signed John Rowzee. Witnesses to the will: Philip Spindle, William his x mark Collins[?], Geo. W. Lee, Geo: Sale, Lewis Halbert, William Halbert. Proved 20 February 1815. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, pages 113–114.]

On 21 February 1815, Richard Rowzee, William B. Matthews and George W. Banks were bound in the penalty of $12,000 for Richard Rowzee’s execution of the last will and testament of John Rowzee, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 18, page 115.]