Brief Life History of William
William Paget 1st Baron Paget was born about 1506, in London, England as the son of John Pachett. He married Anne Preston before 1536. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 9 daughters. He died on 9 June 1563, in West Drayton, Middlesex, England, at the age of 58, and was buried in West Drayton, Middlesex, England.
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- England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
- William Pagett, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- William Paget, "Find A Grave Index"
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1549 · Book of Common Prayer
Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.
1558 · Act of Uniformity
The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.
Name Meaning
French: diminutive of Page .
English: variant of Padgett .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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William Paget, the son of John Paget, was born in London in 1505. His father was employed as a shearman and sergeant-at-mace to the sheriff of London. (1) Paget was educated at St Paul's School, Lon …
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