The will of Samuel Dishman was dated 8 April 1807. To brother John Dishman, who is to be executor. Brother Jeremiah Dishman. Brother William Dishman. Brother James Dishman. Nephew Reuben Noel. Nease Sally Noel. Sister Sarah Beazley. Signed Samuel Dishman. Witnesses: John Taylor, Obed Gray, Andrew Rennolds, Daniel Rennolds. Proved 15 June 1807. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 17, pages 18–19.]