William Paget, 1st Lord Paget (of Beaudesert) (b. circa 1506, d. 9 June 1563) married Anne Preston, daughter of Henry Preston, circa 1530. He died at West Drayton, London, England. He was buried on 18 June 1563 at West Drayton, London, England. He was educated at St. Paul's School, London, England. He was taken into the household of Stephen Gardiner. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He was educated at Paris University, Paris, France. In 1528 he was at Court. He was employed on diplomatic missions to France and to the German princes, chiefly in connection with the King's divorce between 1531 and 1534. He held the office of Secretary to Queen Jane Seymour in 1537. He was admitted to Gray's Inn in 1537. He was Secretary of Anne of Cleves in 1540. He held the office of Clerk of the Privy Council on 10 August 1540. He held the office of Clerk of the Parliaments between 15 July 1541 and 1550. He held the office of Ambassador to France between September 1541 and April 1543. He held the office of a Principal Secretary of State between 1543 and 1548. He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 23 April 1543. In 1544 he was present at the siege of Boulogne. He held the office of Master of the Posts on 29 June 1545, jointly. He held the office of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in 1546, jointly. He was Commissioner for the Treaty of Camp with the French on 7 June 1546. He was Commissioner for examining the state of the revenue on 30 June 1546. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Staffordshire between 1547 and 1549. He held the office of Comptroller of the Household between 1547 and 1550. He held the office of High Steward of Cambridge University between 1547 and 1553. He was Commissioner for the trial of Lord Surrey at Guildhall in January 1546/47. He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) on 23 May 1547. He held the office of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster between 24 June 1547 and 1552. He was Commissioner for the visit of Eton and Cambridge on 12 November 1548. He was Commissioner for the visit of Windsor, Winchester and Oxford on 8 May 1549. He held the office of Special Envoy to the Emperor in July 1549. He was created 1st Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [England by writ] on 3 December 1549. He held the office of Ambassador to France between January 1550 and March 1550, jointly, to conclude peace.6 He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire in April 1551, jointly. He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Middlesex in April 1551, jointly. In October 1551 he was committed to the Tower of London by Lord Northumberland. In June 1552 he was released. He was a Commissioner to hear Coronation claims on 28 August 1552. He was a Commissioner to confirm the privileges of the Hanse merchants on 24 October 1552. On 16 June 1553 he was one of the peers who signed the settlement of the Corwn on Lady Jane Grey, although he then took part in the proclamation of Queen Mary. He was a Commissioner to treat for the Queen's marriage to King Philip of Spain on 1 January 1553/54. He held the office of High Steward of Cambridge University between August 1554 and 1563. He held the office of Envoy to the Emperor in November 1554, and to conduct Cardinal Pole to England. He was Commissioner for the peace between King Charles V, Philip and France in May 1555. He held the office of Lord Privy Seal between 29 January 1556 and 1558. He held the office of Ambassador to the Emperor at Brussels in April 1556.
1 (1) Hon. Griselda Paget married Sir Thomas Rivett.
2 (1) Henry Paget, 2nd Lord Paget (of Beaudesert) (b. c 1537, d. 28 Dec 1568) married Katherine Knyvett, daughter of Sir Henry Knyvett and Anne Pickering, on 20 May 1567 at West Drayton, London, England. He was buried at West Drayton, London, England. He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Bath (K.B.) before 29 September 1553. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Arundel in 1555. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Lichfield in 1559. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Lichfield from 1562 to 1563. He succeeded to the title of 2nd Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 9 June 1563.
2.1 (2) Elizabeth Paget, Lady Paget of Beaudesert (b. Aug 1568, d. 29 Jun 1570) died at age 1. She succeeded to the title of Lady Paget of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 28 December 1568, suo jure, although it is questionable whether this title was inheritable by heirs general, or by heirs male only.
3 (1) Thomas Paget, 3rd Lord Paget (of Beaudesert) (b. c 1544, d. bt Jan 1590 - 7 Aug 1590) married Nazareth Newton, daughter of Sir John Newton and Margaret Poyntz, after 1568. He died at Brussels, Belgium. He matriculated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, on 27 May 1559. He was admitted to Middle Temple on 24 May 1561 entitled to practice as a Barrister-at-Law. He succeeded to the title of 3rd Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 29 June 1570. In November 1583 he was a zealous Papist, and fell under suspicion of being concerned in plots in favour of Mary, Queen of Scots, and so fled to Paris. Between 1584 and 1587 his extradation from France was refused by the King of France, and he worked on behalf of Mary from Paris, Madrid and Rome. In March 1586/87 he was attainted for treason, and his Barony forfeited.
3.1 (2) William Paget, 4th Lord Paget (of Beaudesert) (b. 1572, d. 29 Aug 1628) married Lettice Knollys, daughter of Henry Knollys and Margaret Cave, before 19 June 1602. He died at West Drayton, London, England. He was buried on 30 August 1628 at West Drayton, London, England. On 27 February 1586/87 after his grandmother's death, the Queen made him a ward of Sir George Carey. He matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 31 July 1587. He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 25 February 1589/90 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) In 1596 he served on the Cadiz expedition. In 1598 he was with Sir Robert Cecil, the English Ambassador in Paris. He succeeded to the title of 4th Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 19 March 1603/4, after he had his father's attainder reversed, and his land and titles restored. He was admitted to Middle Temple on 20 February 1610/11 entitled to practice as a Barrister-at-Law. On 12 March 1611/12 he was a member of the Council of the Virginia Company, and was actively engaged in promoting colonisation and colonial trade.
3.1.1 (3) (illegitimate) Anne Paget married, firstly, Sir Simon Harcourt, son of Sir Robert Harcourt and Frances de Vere. She married, secondly, General Sir William Waller, son of Sir Thomas Waller and Margaret Lennard.
3.1.2 (3) (by Lettice Knollys) Hon. Katherine Paget married Sir Anthony Irby, son of Sir Anthony Irby and Elizabeth Peyton, on 19 August 1641.
3.1.3 (3) (by Lettice Knollys) Hon. Margaret Paget (d. c 7 Sep 1652) married Sir William Hicks, 1st Bt., son of Sir Michael Hicks and Elizabeth Coulson.
3.1.4 (3) (by Lettice Knollys) Sir William Paget, 5th Lord Paget (of Beaudesert) (b. 13 Sep 1609, d. 19 Oct 1678) married Lady Frances Rich, daughter of Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland and Isabel Cope, on 28 June 1632 at Kensington, London, England. He died at Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, England. He was buried on 7 November 1678 at West Drayton, London, England. He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Bath (K.B.) on 1 February 1625/26. He matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 18 December 1627. He succeeded to the title of 5th Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 29 August 1628. In September 1640 he was one of the popular nobles named by the King to treat with the Scots at Ripon. He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire on 2 June 1641. He held the office of Keeper of New Lodge Walk, Windsor Forest on 9 February 1642. In June 1642 he joined the King at York, and raised a regiment of foot which fought at Edgehill. In 1643/44 he was with the King at Oxford. In September 1644 he 'came in' to the Earl of Essex at Plymouth.
3.1.4.1 (4) Hon. Penelope Paget married Philip Foley, son of Thomas Foley and Anne Browne.
3.1.4.2 (4) Letitia Paget married Richard Hampden, son of John Hampden and Elizabeth Simeon.
3.1.4.3 (4) William Paget, 6th Lord Paget (of Beaudesert) (b. 10 Feb 1637, d. 26 Feb 1712/13) married, firstly, Frances Pierrepont on 20 July 1661.1 He married, secondly, Isabella Irby, daughter of Sir Anthony Irby and Hon. Katherine Paget (see above). He died at age 76 at Bloomsbury Square, London, England. He was buried on 20 March 1712/13 at St. Gile's-in-the-Fields Church, London, England. He succeeded to the title of 6th Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 19 October 1678. He held the office of Ambassador to Vienna between 1689 and 1692. He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire between 1689 and 1713. He held the office of Ambassador to Constantinople between 1692 and 1702.
3.1.4.3.1 (5) (by Frances Pierrepont) Hon. William Paget (b. c 1662, d. c Aug 1684) died unmarried. He was buried on 9 August 1684 at West Drayton, London, England.
3.1.4.3.2 (5) (by Frances Pierrepont) Henry Paget, 1st Earl of Uxbridge (b. c 1663, d. 30 Aug 1743) married Mary Catesby on 2 January 1685/86. He married, secondly, Elizabeth Bagot, daughter of Sir Walter Bagot, 3rd Bt. and Jane Salusbury, on 7 June 1739. He died on 30 August 1743 at West Drayton, London, England. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Staffordshire on 14 May 1689. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Tory) for Staffordshire between 1695 and 1711. He was a member of the Council of the Lord High Admiral between 1704 and 1708. He held the office of a Lord of the Treasury between 10 August 1710 and 30 May 1711. He held the office of Captain of the Yeoman of the Guard between 13 June 1711 and September 1715. He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 14 June 1711. He was created 1st Baron Burton, of Burton, co. Stafford [Great Britain] on 1 January 1711/12. He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire between 1713 and 1715. He succeeded to the title of 7th Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 26 February 1712/13. He held the office of Envoy Extraordinary to Hanover on 1 May 1714, but he refused to go. He was created 1st Earl of Uxbridge, co. Middlesex [Great Britain] on 19 October 1714. He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 16 November 1714. He held the office of Recorder of Lichfield between 1715 and 1743.
3.1.4.3.2.1 (6) Lady Mary Paget (d. b 1769) married Stephen Metcalfe.
3.1.4.3.2.2 (6) Henry Paget (b. c 1689, d. c Nov 1689) died as an infant. He was buried on 14 November 1689 at West Drayton, London, England.
3.1.4.3.2.3 (6) Thomas Catesby Paget, Lord Paget (b. 1689, d. 4 Feb 1741/42) married Lady Elizabeth Egerton, daughter of John Egerton, 3rd Earl of Bridgwater and Lady Jane Powlett, on 6 May 1718 at Gray's Inn Chapel, London, England. He died on 4 February 1741/42 at West Drayton, London, England. He was buried on 19 February 1741/42 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England. He matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 19 April 1707. He was styled as Lord Paget between 1714 and 1742. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Tory) for Staffordshire between 1715 and 1727. He held the office of Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King George II between 1719 and 1736, firstly as Prince of Wales.
3.1.4.3.2.3.1 (7) Henry Paget, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge (b. 22 Jan 1719, d. 16 Nov 1769) died unmarried. He was buried on 24 November 1769 at West Drayton, London, England. He matriculated at St. John's College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, on 25 October 1738. He was styled as Lord Paget between 1742 and 1743. He gained the rank of Cornet on 23 April 1742 in the service of the 1st Royal Dragoons. He succeeded to the title of 2nd Earl of Uxbridge, co. Middlesex [G.B., 1714] on 30 August 1743. He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Burton, of Burton, co. Stafford [G.B., 1712] on 30 August 1743. He succeeded to the title of 8th Lord Paget, of Beaudesert [E., 1549] on 30 August 1743. On his death, the Barony of Burton and Earldom of Uxbridge became extinct.
3.1.4.3.3 (5) (by Isabella Irby) Hon. William Paget (b. b 1685) died young.
3.1.4.4 (4) Hon. Henry Paget (b. a 1638) married, firstly, Anne Sandford, daughter of Robert Sandford, before 1683. He and Mary O'Rorke obtained a marriage license on 29 March 1684 at St. Kevin's, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. He lived at St. Michael's, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.
3.1.4.4.1 (5) (by Anne Sandford) Rupert Paget (d. a 1683)
3.1.4.4.2 (5) (by Anne Sandford) Charles Paget (d. a 1683)
3.1.4.4.3 (5) (by Anne Sandford) James Paget (d. a 1683)
3.1.4.4.4 (5) (by Mary O'Rorke) Brig.-Gen. Thomas Paget (d. 1741) married Mary Whitcombe, daughter of Peter Whitcombe and Elizabeth Sherard. He held the office of Groom of the Bedchamber in 1727. He held the office of Governor of Minorca.
3.1.4.4.4.1 (6) Caroline Paget (b. 1707, d. 7 Feb 1766) married Sir Nicholas Bayly, 2nd Bt., son of Sir Edward Bayly, 1st Bt. and Dorothy Lambart, on 19 April 1737 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England. She died at Plas Newydd, Anglesey, Wales. She was buried at Llanldwen, Anglesey, Wales.
3.1.4.4.5 (5) (by Mary O'Rorke) Dorothy Paget (d. c Oct 1734) married Sir Edward Irby, 1st Bt., son of Anthony Irby and Mary Stringer, in 1706. She was buried in October 1734 at Drayton, London, England.
3.1.4.5 (4) Hon. Dyana Paget (b. c 1648, d. c Aug 1707) married Sir Henry Ashurst, 1st Bt., son of Henry Ashurst and Judith Reresby, on 26 March 1670. She was buried on 3 September 1707 at Waterstock, Oxfordshire, England.