1. Richard "II" resided in Charles City County where he was justice and sheriff, 1714-15.
2. His uncle Joseph Royall acknowledged a deed to him October 3, 1695 and in his will, 1717, devised him land along with his cousins Joseph, Henry and William Royall.
3. Richard Dennis will, November 9, 1724 and proven February 3, 1714/5, devised land in both Charles City and Henrico counties, states:
Will of Richard Dennis of Charles City County, Gent. to son Richard, tract of land I live on, also 2 acres in Bermuda Hundred in Henrico County and that parcel of land in Appromattox I took up with Joseph and William Royall. Also to him, items, livestock and negroes, and he to be a liberty at 18.
To son Gower, tract of land at Sheffields in Henroco County, known as "Great Stone", unless my son Henry give Gower his choice of 200 acres known as "Mount Misery" in Henrico County, belonging to my son Henry. Also to Gower, a grey mare and items, and to be at liberty at 18.
To daughter Ann Dennis, negro boy Peter and items.
To daughter Tabitaha Dennis, my mulatto boy Roger and a featehr bed.
To daughter Sarah Waddil, a heifer and 2 silver spoons.
To daughter Elizabeth Hayes, livestock and items.
To daughter Mary Waddil, livestock and items.
To daughter Martha Hales, livestock and items.
To my three young children, three years schooling.
1. Unmarried.
2. Will of Henry Dennis
To brother Richard, 1/2 of piece of land on lower side of Branches Brook, called "Mount Mesery".
To brotehr Gower, 100 acres of land in Sheffells called "Great Stone" and other half of Mount Mesery.
To Tabitha Dennis, what negroes fall to me from my father's estate.
The rest divided between my five sisters, Sarah Waddill, Elizabeth Hayes, Mary Waddill, Martha Hall and Ann Dennis.Loving friend William Hayes to be executor
Dated Nov. 6, 1725
Will presented by William Hayes, who with his wife Elizabeth gave deposition that this was his will.
Recorded Nov. 7, 1726.