John Munday was mentioned in the 5 September 1835 will of his father, Francis Munday, proved on 19 October 1835. “3dly I give to my son John one negro by the name of Jesse to have possession of immediately after my death. I give him this negro over & above the rest of my children in consideration of his afflicted situation =“ [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 415–417.]

In 1836, a suit was filed in chancery court. Orators and oratrices Henry Munday, Reuben Munday, Francis Munday, John Munday, Alexr Baker and Catharine his wife, Lucy Munday, and Mary and Sarah Munday infants under the age of 21 by Henry Munday their guardian and next friend. That their father Francis Munday departed this life in the month of September last seized of land and negroes, testate, leaving a widow Elizabeth. He also left a daughter Elizabeth Brown wife of Joseph B. Brown. Son James Munday was named his executor. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery 39-D-7.]