On 16 April 1776, On the motion of William Shedden and his performing what the Laws in the like cases require, Certificate is granted him for obtaining Letters of Administration of the Estate of Alice Hayes deceased in due form, Elizabeth Doggins eldest Daughter to the decedent, having relinquished her rights thereof by Note, in favour of the said Sheddon. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 29, page 298.]