Susan Blake was mentioned in the 4 April 1831 will of her father, Benjamin Blake, proved 19 September 1831. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 323–326.]

The estate of Benjamin Blake, deceased, in account with Austin Brockenbrough, executor, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Jane Louisa Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Mr. Benjamin R. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Susan E. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Catharine A. Blake in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1833 to 1837; Miss Sarah Adaline Blake who intermarried with Conway R. Nutt in account with Austin Brockenbrough, trustee, from 1834 to 1837 were ordered recorded on 18 September 1837. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 184–199.]

On 15 July 1839, Austin Brockenbrough and William A. Wright were bound in the penalty of $15,000 for Austin Brockenbrough’s administration of the estate of Susan E. Blake, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 396–397.]

Susan E. Blake in account with A Brockenbrough for 1839 was ordered recorded on 21 December 1840. [Essex County, Virignia, Will Book 24, page 557.]