The estate of John R. Matthews in account with Frances A. Matthews, executrix, from 1828 to 1835 was ordered recorded 21 September 1835. On 1 September 1830, mentions “From this date (when Mrs. Matthews intermarried with James H Temple) the balance of the hires of the negroes will be for the benefit of the children of John R Matthews”. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, pages 394–406.]