PAIGE, Samuel

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Shortly after his 17th birthday Samuel and Isabel were married in Swanzey, New Hampshire.
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Samuel bought land in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont about 6 years later. First on September 16, 1794, then October 1, 1794 and finally on July 10, 1796 next to his brother Abraham & his wife Charlotte. Samuel's brother Ephraim had a daughter that married into a Thetford family.
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The 1800 finds Samuel living in Thetford, Orange Co., Vermont as follows;
Page Saml.
Males:
3, age 0<10
1, age 26-44
Females
1, age 0<10
1, age 26-44
Note Samuel's sister-in-law Charlotte Page was just a few doors down with her family.
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The 1810 finds Samuel living in Thetford, Orange Co., Vermont as follows;
Sam'l Padge
Males:
1, age 10-15
2, age 15-25
1, age 45<
Females
1, age 10-15
1, age 15-25
1, age 45<
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There was a Samuel Page on the 1820 Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York census.
Males:
3, age 0-10
2, age 16-26
1, age 45 and over
Females:
1, age 0-10
1, age 10-16
1, age 26-45
1, age 45 and over
and, 3 persons engaged in commerce.
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Samuel's family moved to the Canton, St. Lawrence Co., New York area and he was shown as living in Canton near his son Asa and half brother Isaac, in the 1830 Census. The census was recorded as follows;
Samuel Paige
Males:
2, age 15<20
1, age 20<30
1, age 30<40
1, age 50<60 (Samuel)
Females:
1, age 15<20
2, age 20<30
1, age 50<60
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The 1840 census shows Samuel Paige and family as follows:
Males:
1, age 5-9
1, age 60-69
Females:
1 age 20-29
1 age 30-39
1 age 60-69
Total: 5,
3 of whom are engaged in manufacturing and trades (more than likely brick making).
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Samuel died of consumption, January 31, 1846 (ae 74 yrs 7 mos 21 days) and was buried at Brick Chapel Cemetery, Canton, New York. His obituary, printed on Feb. 10, 1846 by the "St. Lawrence Co., Newspaper" stated that he was a native of New Hampshire and that he had resided in St. Lawrence Co. for the last 28 years. This statement indicates the family probably moved to St. Lawrence Co., New York in about 1818.

Samuel married FOLLETT, Isabel 15 Jul 1788, Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Isabel (daughter of FOLLETT, Joseph and WHIPPLE, Sibel) was born 16 Nov 1770, Cumberland, Providence County, Rhode Island; died 28 Jul 1851, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, Unites States. [Group Sheet]

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Baptized on July 05, 1801 in Thetford, Vermont.
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Asa appears as in St. Lawrence Co., census in 1820.
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The 1830 census in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., New York finds Asa with his wife, 4 daughters, and a son. (p. 118).
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Page, Asa P. died in Canton June 17, 1830, only son of Asa Page, ae 9 13 June 24, 1830
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Court of Oyer and Terminer convictions Feb. 1834:
Asa Page got life for raping 2 of his own daughters, plus the 10 years he had been given for incest.
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Another possible Asa Paige connection ?
The 1850 census of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York shows:
Asa Page, 55, M, Carpenter, b. VT
Gertrude Page, 45, b. NY
Bishop E. Page, 16, M, Clerk, b. VT
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Possible connection ?
The 1860 census of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., New York shows:
Asa Page, 66, M, Clerk, b. VT
Gertrude Page, 54, $1,000, b. NY
Bishop E. Page, 24, M, Merchant, b. VT

Asa — Gertrude. Gertrude died , Probably Saratoga County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Smith Paige moved with his parents from Thetford, Orange Co., Vermont to Canton, St. Lawrence Co., New York in 1818. After his marriage to Ann Hubbel in 1827 the young couple moved to Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., New York and established an 11 acre brickyard there which remained in the family for 100 years, it later fell victim to the depression of the1920's - 1930's.
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Smith was shown as residing in Pierpont, near Canton, in the 1830 Census. The census was recorded as follows;
Smith Page
Males:
1, age under 5
1, age 20<30
Females:
1, age under 5
1, age 10<15
1, age 20<30
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1840 census:
Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., New York (P. 26)
Smith Paige
Males:
1, age < 5
1, age 5 <10
1, age 10 < 15
1, age 20 < 30
Females:
1, age < 5
1, age 10 < 15
1, age 30 < 40
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In the Oswegatchie area of St. Lawrence Co., New York in the 1850 census. His occupation was listed as brick maker and he owned real estate valued at $1,000. Smith told the census taker he was born in New Hampshire. The census was recorded July 19, 1850.
Also recorded are;
Ann, 44, Scotland
Mary, 22, NY
Samuel, 20, NY (Brick maker)
Wolcott, 17, NY (Brick maker), in school
Arthur, 14, NY, in school (actually Alfred)
Lydia, 12, NY, in school
John, 10, NY, in school
Helen, 8, NY, in school
Image 86 of 191, Ancestry.com (p. 240, hand written or 121a)
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Smith was indicated as a trustee of the Methdist-Episcopal Church in May 1858.
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Smith was shown on the 1860 census as a brick maker $5500 (real estate) $1400 (personal), age 59 born in Vermont.
Ann 54, born in Scotland
Alfred A. 24 born in N.Y.
Alida J. 21 born in N.Y.
Hellen M. 17 born in N.Y.
John W. 19 born in N.Y.
Allen 9 born in N.Y.
There were 3 laborers listed at their residence with the Paige family.
(Town of Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co., New York, Roll 854 Book 1, Page 383)
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Smith signed his Last Will and Testament on January 21, 1860. The Will was proved on September 26, 1860.
Smith's will was as follows;
Record of the Last Will and Testament of Smith Paige late of Oswegatchie deceased with the pro of thereof.
Surrogate's Court, }
St. Lawrence County }
Be it Remembered, That heretofore, to wit : on the 26th day of September A.D., 1860 John D. Ransom Executor and Ann Paige Executrix named in the Last Will and Testament, of Smith Paige, late of Oswegatchie in the County of St. Lawrence, deceased, applied to the Surrogate of the County of St. Lawrence, to have the said Last Will and Testament, which relates to both real and personal estate, proved and recorded : and on such application the said Surrogate did ascertain by satisfactory evidence, who were the Widow heirs at law and next of kin to said deceased testator, and their respective residences, Vis;
Ann Paige the said petitioning widow,
Samuel Smith Paige whose last known place of residence was Hannibal in the state of Missouri,
Ann wife of Edwin Boyd of Russell N. Y.,
Wolcott W. Paige of Michigan City, Indiana,
Alfred A. Paige,
Alida J. Paige,
John W. Paige,
Helen M. Paige,
Mary Elizabeth Liston, all of Ogdensburg in the County of St. Lawrence also
Joel A. Paige also of Ogdensburg,
the four last named being minors, for whom John Allendorph was appointed special guardian in the matter and said Surrogate did thereupon issue a citation in the due form of law, directed to the heirs at law and next of kin A Special Guardian (?) , by their respective names, stating their places of residence, requiring them to appear before the said Surrogate at his office, in the Village of Governour in said County, on the 19th day of November A.D., 1860 to attend the probate of said Will and the hearing of this matter was so adjourned from time to time as finally to come on for a hearing at the office of Morris and (?) in the Village of Ogdensburg on the 12th day of December A.D., 1860 and afterwards, to wit: on the Said 12th day of December A.D., 1860 at Ogdensburg aforesaid, satisfactory evidence having been presented to the said Surrogate of the service of the said citation in the mode prescribed by law in all the heirs at law residing in the State of New York by this (? )and on all others by publication in this State paper for (?) in (?) no one appearing to oppose the probate of said Will, the said Surrogate took the proofs of said Will hereinafter set forth, and did there upon adjudge said Will to be a valid Will of real and personal estate, and the proofs thereof to be sufficient ; which said Last Will and Testament, and the people taken thereon are as follows, that is to say:
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Record of the Last Will and Testament of
Smith Paige ~
In the name of God, Amen I Smith Paige of the Village of Ogdensburg mindful of the uncertainty of human life, do make and publish this my Last Will and Testament in manner
following ~
First ~ I direct all my just debts to be paid as soon as may be after my decease.
Second ~ I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Ann during the term of her natural life all that piece of land delivered in a deed from Maria J. Arnold to me recorded July 23, 1856 in the Clerk's Office of St. Lawrence County being block 18 and 19 fronting on Cedar Street 840 feet taking in Cousland Street from Cedar Street to the southerly line of said block, lying on Gilbert's Lane on the southeasterly side 500 feet. On the southerly side 470 feet ~ also the Street laid out between said two blocks. Also the piece of land deeded to me by John Morris and wife June 18, 1859. Also I give to my wife in her own right to have and to hold to her own use and benefit all the household furniture and all my horses, wagon's, buggy (harness?), brick maker's tools and all my personal property, except debts due to me. I also give to her the pew which we have occupied in the First M. E. Church at Ogdensburg to have and to use as a family pew. The possessions herein contained for my wife are to be considered in lieu of dower.
Third ~ I give to my son Samuel S. Paige the notes and demand I hold against him and the same are hereby cancelled.
Fourth ~ I give to my son William W. Paige the notes and demand I hold against him and the same are hereby cancelled.
Fifth ~ I give to Ann M. Boyd the sum of twenty-five dollars.
Sixth ~ I give to my grand daughter Mary Elizabeth Linton one hundred dollars to be paid on her attaining the age of twenty one years or at an earlier date if she marries sooner.
Seventh ~ I give to my sons Alfred and Wesley Slip No. 72 in said M. E. Church to be held and Owned by them as tenants in common.
Seventh (actually eighth) ~ I give and bequeath to my said wife and to my children Alfred A., Alida Jane, John Wesley, Helen Marilla and Joel Allen to be equally divided between them lots no. one, two, and three fronting on Canton(s) Street, each lot Thirty four feet wide and running back 120 feet on block no. 11 and also lot 24 fronting on Henry Street in said Block. I also direct that my property on Ford Street, on which I formerly resided, be sold and the proceeds there of divided by my Executors equally between my said wife and my children in the bequest mentioned all the residences and remainder of my estate that shall remain of my estate after the death of my wife shall be equally divided among my children in the bequest mentioned.
Lastly ~ I hereby make and nominate Constitute and appoint my said beloved wife Ann Executrix, and my friend John D. Ransom Executor of this my Last Will and Testament.
In testimony where of I have herewith set my hand and seal this 21st day of January 1860.
Smith Paige (signature)
The above instrument of four pages was by the said Testator Smith Paige signed sealed and published and declared to be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names here to as witnesses.
William H. Dillingham of the Village of Ogdensburg
J. D. Ransom of the Village of Ogdensburg

Smith married HUBBEL, Ann 5 Sep 1827, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Ann was born Abt 1806, Glasgow, Scotland; died 29 May 1892, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York; was buried 29 May 1892, Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Silas was baptized in Thetford, Vermont. on July 05, 1801.

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Polly was baptized in Thetford, Vermont. on July 08, 1804.

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Anna was baptized in Thetford, Vermont. on July 05, 1801.

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Pluma was baptized in Thetford, Vermont. on July 06, 1806.

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Alavoise was baptized in Thetford, Vermont. on July 02, 1809.

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Paige, Morancy married in Canton Apr. 8, 1847 by Rev. R. Pettibone, William Sloan to Miss Morancy Paige, all of Canton.
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Family moved to Martin, Allegan Co., Michigan by 1860 census.

Marion married SLOAN, William 8 Apr 1847, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, Unites States. William was born Abt 1820, Canada; died 27 Apr 1899, Otsego East Martin, Allegan County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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Samuel was baptized in Thetford, Vermont on July 07, 1811.

Samuel — Elvira. Elvira died 13 Apr 1833, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, Unites States; was buried , Canton, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

Mary — DELONG, Joel A.. [Group Sheet]

Bishop — Olive. Olive was born Abt 1839, New York; died Bef 1900, Probably Saratoga County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Listed as Mary, age 22 in 1850 census.

Ann — BOYD, Edwin. Edwin was born , Of Russell, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Age 20 in 1850 NY census.
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Samuel was living in Hannibal, Marion Co., Missouri in 1860 according to his father's Last Will and Testament.

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Listed as Walcott, age 17 in the 1850 census. He later became a Doctor. In Smith Paige's Will (1860) he stated William was living in Michigan City, Indiana.
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He appears in the 1860 census in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana (p. 384).
He stated he was a physician, age 30, . NY.
He was enumerated while living in a hotel. Next enumerated individual was M.G. Sherman, a 57 year old physisian, also from New York. This individual might be the Mason Sherman a physician from St. Lawrence Co., NY on the 1850 census.
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Wolcott married Louisa the next year in 1861.
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Wolcott married ALDRIDGE, Louisa 2 Oct 1861, Michigan City, Laporte County, Indiana. Louisa was born Abt 1830, Vermont; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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The "St. Lawrence Co." Section 3, Page 107 states that Alfred was a Mason and was among Ogedensburg's most esteemed citizens and business men. The article also states that the brickyard firm turns out from 18,000,000 to 20,000,000 bricks per year and furnishes employment for a considerable number of hands in Ogdensburg.
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Alfred appears in the 1870 Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co., census as a brickmaker age 34 with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property at $1,000. Living with him is his
wife Susan (23)
a brother J. Wesley (28) a brickmaker
and his wife Lizzie H.(28)
another sister Alida J. (30)
and a brother Joel A. (20).
Alfred's mother Ann was also there with her own assets listed as real estate valued at $3,100 and personal property $300.
Ann listed her age as 64 and stated she was born in Scotland and both of her parents were foreign born.

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1872 Ogdensburg Directory:
Paige A. A., brickmaker, Cedar, near Canton
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1880 census of Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence, New York (Page 468D):
Ann Paige, Self, Widowed, Female, White, 72, SCOT, Keeping House, SCOT, IRE
Alfred Paige, Son, Married, Male, White, 44, NY, Brick Maker, Vermont, SCOT
Susan Paige, Daughter-in-law, Married, Female, White, 34, NY, At Home, ENG, ENG
Wesley Paige, Son, Married, Male, White, 39, NY, Brick Maker, Vermont, SCOT
Elizabeth Paige, Daughter-in-law, Married, Female, White, 39, ENG, At Home, ENG, ENG
Alida Paige, Daughter, Single, Female, White, 42, NY, At Home, Vermont, SCOT
Alfred S. Paige, Grandson, Single, Male, White, 8, NY, At Home, NY, NY
Mary L. Paige, Granddaughter, Single, Female, White, 4, NY, At Home, NY, NY
Alida Paige, Granddaughter, Single, Female, White, 7, NY, At Home, N
Willey Paige, Grandson, Single, Male, White, 5, NY, At Home, NY, NY
William W. Paige, Grandson, Single, Male, White, 3, NY, At Home, NY, NY
Sarah Conners, Other,Single, Female, White, 21, CAN, Servant, IRE, IRE
Samuel Lovely, Other, Married, Male, White, 40, Vermont, Works Brick Yard, Vermont, Vermont
John Riley, Other, Single, Male, White, 31, NY, Works Brick Yard, IRE, ENG
Fred Befrow, Other, Single, Male, White, 22, CAN, Works Brick Yard, CAN, CAN
Thos. Laroe, Other, Single, Male, White, 30, CAN, Works Brick Yard, CAN, CAN
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M.E. Church records indicate family living at 11 Cedar, in 1889.

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1896 Ogdensburg Directory:
Paige, Alfred A., Brick Manufacturer
h 11 Cedar
Miss Alida J.
Fred S., Brick Maker
Miss Mary L.
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The 1900 census finds Alfred and family living in Oswegatchie Town, St. Lawrence Co., NY (E.D. 124, SH. 1) as follows:
Page, Alfred A., Head, White, Male, B. Feb. 1836, Age 63, Married 32 yrs., B. NY, Fa. B. Vermont, Mo. B. Scot., Brickmaker, Owns Home.
-, Susanna, Wife, White, Female, B. Sept. 1846, Age 63, Married 32 yrs., 4 of 5 children surviving, B. NY, Fa. B. Eng., Mo. B. Eng.
- , Alfred S., Son, White, Male, B. Feb. 1836, Age 27, Single, B. NY, Fa. B. NY, Mo. B. NY., Brickmaker.
- , Josie E., Daughter, White, Female, B. Jun. 1883, Age 16, Single, B. NY, Fa. B. NY, Mo. B. NY. At school 9 mo.
- , Emma F., Daughter, White, Female, B. June 1886, Age 13, Single, B. NY, Fa. B. NY, Mo. B. NY. At school 10 mo.
Lewis, Lincoln E., Son-in-law, White, Male, B. Oct. 1865, Age 34, Married 1 yr., B. NY, Fa. B. Vermont, Mo. B. Ger., Merchant.
- , Mary L., Daughter, White, Female, B. Dec. 1875, Age 24, Married 1 yr., B. NY, Fa. B. NY, Mo. B. NY.
- , Eugene A., Grandson, White, Male, B. Feb. 1899, Age 3 mo., Single, B. NY, Fa. B. NY, Mo. B. NY.
Page, Alida J., Sister, White, Female, B. Apr. 1832, Age 68, Single, B. NY, Fa. B. Vermont, Mo. B. Scot.
All family members could read, write & speak english, except for 9 month old grandson Eugene Lewis.

Alfred married HEWITT, Susanna 24 Feb 1868, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Susanna (daughter of HEWITT, John T. Reverend and MAYFIELD, Ann Hephzibah) was born 20 Sep 1846, New York, New York; died 12 Jun 1913, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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On the 1920 census Alida and her husband Roy William Helms were living in the home of her niece Mary (Paige) Lewis, wife of Lincoln Lewis.

Alida — HELMS. [Group Sheet]

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The book "St. Lawrence Co." states that John was a high degree Mason,that he took a interest in historical and literary matters, and was highly regarded as a gentleman of superior attainments and ability.
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The 1900 census shows John and his wife Elizabeth living in Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co. New York with thier two youngest children William and Hellen. John stated he was a flour salesman.
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John married HEWITT, Elizabeth Hannah 1869, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Elizabeth (daughter of HEWITT, John T. Reverend and MAYFIELD, Ann Hephzibah) was born 24 Mar 1841, Holbeach, Lincoln, England; died 22 Mar 1906, Ogdensburg Cemetery, Ogdensburg Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Age 8 in 1850 census.

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Page, James Knox died in Ogdensburg Aug. 8, 1846, infant son of Smith and Ann Page, ae 7 mos 8 days (filed: Aug. 11, 1846 ).

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Died at age 9.

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Alfred owned and operated the family's Ogdensburg brickyard until the Depression of the 1920's - 1930's caused it to close down. Alfred's grand daughter Shirley remembered visiting with her grandparents when she was a small child, at the brickyard. She recalled that Alfred (Fred) would capture fish for her and put them in a bath tub so she could see them swim around. Alfred and Ella raised four boys together in Ogdensburg.

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1896 Ogdensburg Directory:
(Business)
Brick Manufacturers
Paige Brothers, rear 11 Cedar
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Alfred registered for the World War I Draft in St. Lawrence Co., New York. (1917-1918).
He stated his residence as 11 East Cedar St., Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
He indicated he was self employed, owning a Brick & Lumber Business.
He was 45 (born October 31, 1872) and had brown eyes, and brown hair. He was of medium height and stout build.
Nearest relative was his wife Ella M. Paige.
The registering party was William H. Green (series #2466).

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1926 Ogdensburg, NY Directory:
443-R ...... Paige Fred S., Res..........4 Mill, (443-R = phone number)
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The 1930 census shows the family living at 4 Mill St., Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., New York, as follows:
Paige, Alfred S., Male, White, age 57, first married age 30, not in school, can read & write, b. NY, Fa. b. NY, Mo. b. NY., Lumber Dealer, Owner of shop, Not a veteran.
- Ella M., Female, White, age 57, first married age 30, not in school, can read & write, b. NY, Fa. b. Canada, Mo. b. NY.
- John H., Male, White, age 21, Single, In school, can read & write, b. NY, Fa. b. NY, Mo. b. NY.
- Ward T., Male, White, age 16, Single, In school, can read & write, b. NY, Fa. b. NY, Mo. b. NY.
Reed, Sarah M., Female, White, age 88, Widowed, First married age 27 or 28, not in school, can read & write, b. NY, Fa. b. NY, Mo. b. NY.
Other data indicated: Own their home, Value of home = $2,500, Owns a radio set, Not living on a farm.
By the time of the 1930 census, sons Carl and Henry were in college or on their own.

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1939 Ogdensburg, NY Directory:
Paige Alfred S (Ella R) lumber 4 Mill h do, (h do = home is same address as work)

Alfred married REED, Ella May 10 Dec 1902, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Ella (daughter of REED, Henry Alexander and TALLMAN, Sarah Malten) was born 14 Aug 1872, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died Mar 1976, Probably Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

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Family remembered her as "Aunt May", she was a Christmas baby.
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The 1900 census finds Lincoln and Mary living in the home of Mary's father Alfred A. Paige, in Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
Lincoln stated he was a Merchant.
The couple were also the parents of 3 month old Eugene A. Lewis
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1910 finds the couple in Ogdensburg, NY, (47 Montgomery St.)
Lincoln stated he was a Dry Goods Merchant.
With the family were;
Lincoln Lewis, 44
Mary Lewis, 34
Emma Paige, 23, Sister-in-law
Josie Paige, 26, Sister-in-law
Susan Paige, 63, Mother-in-law
Nettie Lewis, 57, Sister
Amie (Wheater?), 55, Sister (widowed)
Eugene Lewis, 10, Son
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1920 census finds the family living at 117 Caroline St., in Ogdensburg, NY
With the Lewis family are Mary's Aunt Alida (Paige) Helms (83) and her husband Roy William Helms (82), also Josephine Paige (37), Mary's sister.
Lincoln Lewis and his son Eugene were Clothing Retailers.
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1930 finds the couple in Ogdensburg, NY, (705 Carolina St.)
With the family were;
Lincoln Lewis, 64, Merchant of Dry Goods
Mary Lewis, 54
Eugene Lewis, 30, Son, a Salesman
Josephine Paige, 47, Sister-in-law, Bookeeper at Dry Goods

Mary — LEWIS, Lincoln E.. Lincoln (son of LEWIS, Henry and HERZOG, Susanna) was born Oct 1865, New York; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Josephine also called "Aunt Jo" was never married.

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Known as "Aunt Emma".

Emma — RICHARDS, John. John died Aft 1940, Probably Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

Emma — DANDO, George Rev.. [Group Sheet]

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The 1900 census states William was a hardware salesman, 22 years old, single and living with his parents and one sister, Helen in St. Lawrence Co. New York.
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William registered for the WWI draft. He stated he was a Post Master with US Customs.
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1910: William stated he was a book keeper with the New York Rail Road.

William married BOLTON, Edith L. Abt 1905, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]