William Croxton was mentioned in the 30 January 1838 will of his grandmother, Catherine Dunn, proved 18 March 1839. "3dly I give to my grand son William Croxton the son of Philip Croxton one fourth part of the ninety six acres of land aforesaid … 6thly I give the legacy left to me by my son James Croxton said to be Two hundred Dollars to be equally devided between by said grandson and grand daughters, William Croxton son of Philip Croxton Harriet Broocks and Elizabeth Games … lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Philip Croxton and my grand son William Croxton executors of this my last Will and Testament”. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 367–368.]