Fanny N. Spindle was mentioned in the 28 February 1834 will of her father, Mordecai Spindle. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 304–306.]

The estate of Mordecai Spindle, deceased, in account with Sally Spindle, executrix, for 1837 was ordered recorded on 19 June 1837. Accounts show legacy distributions to Lovel P. Todd in right his his wife Fanny N. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 134–135.]