John Rouzee was mentioned in the 21 February 1841 will of his uncle, Fielding Sale, proved on 15 March 1841, and was named executor. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 571.]

On 15 March 1841, John S Rowzee and George Wright were bound in the penalty of $8,000 for John S Rowzee’s execution on the estate of Fielding Sale, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 576.]