NameElizabeth
Deathaft 1723
Birthbef 1655
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
Documentation
Possibly Elizabeth was the daughter of Francis Brown (d. 1692) and his wife Elizabeth (d. 1702). Edmond Pagett was received bequests in both wills.
On 30 August 1670, Edmond Pagill [sic] for 3,000 pounds of tobacco sold one moyety of land unto John Meguffie. The land bordered that of Theophilus Veale. Edmond had “hereunto Sett my hand and seale together with Elizabeth my wife”. Signed Edmond Pagill [sic]. Witnesses: Tho. Gouldman, John his B m Bowry. Recorded 7 September 1670. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 4, pages 330–331.]
On 5 November 1672, Elizabeth Pagitt appointed Thomas Gouldman her attorney to acknowledge a sale of land to John Meguffe and another parcel to John Grigory. Signed Eliza Pagitt. Witnesses: Thomas Roberts, Natt: Richardson. [(Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia, Deed Book 6, page 68.]
On 21 March 1673/74, Edmund Paget, with the consent of Elizabeth his wife, for 2,750 pounds of tobacco sold to John Bowers 100 acres, more or less. Signed Edmund Pagett. Witnesses: Thomas Gouldman, John Warrents. Elizabeth appoints Thomas Gouldman her attorney to acknowledge her consent, etc. Signed Elizabeth Pagett. Recorded 5 June 1674. [Essex County, Virginia, Deed Book 5, pages 296–298.]
Elizabeth Pagett was mentioned in the 18 July 1722 will of her husband Edmund Pagitt. She was to receive the remainder of the estate, after other bequests, for the duration of her life. She was named executrix with her son Henry. Elizabeth and Henry presented the will in court 20 November 1722. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 2–3.]
On 20 November 1722, Elizabeth Paget, Henry Paget, Ephraim Paget and John Munday were bound £200 sterling for Eliza Paget’s and Henry Paget’s execution of the will of Edmond Paget. Signed Elizabeth her E mark Paget, Henry his HP mark Paget, Ephraim Paget, John Munday. Ordered recorded 20 November 1722. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, page 3.]
On 15 January 1722/23, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Edmund Paget was returned to court by Wm Winston, Tho: Sthreshly Junr and Charles Waller, also signed by Elisabeth her E mark Paget and Henry his HP mark Paget. No total valuation. Ordered recorded 15 January 1722. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 4, pages 8–10.]
In her son Ephraim’s will, he mentions his mother Elizabeth, still living.
Spouses
Birth1646, Deptford, Kent, England
Death1722
FatherEphraim Padget (1614-)
MotherMary Heath (~1617-)