On 19 September 1765, whereas John Pickett and Mary his wife have by a deed of gift dated 20 February 1765 conveyed unto their son Mace Pickett a certain Tract of Land in Essex County, and whereas the said Mary is unable to travel to the County Court of Essex, James Jameson and Thomas Lowry of the County of Caroline are commanded to take Acknowledgment from her apart from her husband. On 25 September 1765, James Jameson and Thomas Lowry certify that Mary Acknowledged the deed to be her act. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 30, page 57.]