This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rldrev Surnames: Page, Martindale, Fraser, Drever, Trescott Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.walworth/2415/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Portrait & Biographical Record of Walworth & Jefferson Counties EDWARD D. PAGE, who carries on general farming and stock-raising on section I, Spring Prairie Township, Walworth County, is a native of the Empire State. He was born on the 20th of March, 1843, in Genesee County, N.Y., and is the eldest in a family of three children. One sister, Ellen Lorain, is the wife of William Trescott, a resident of Monroe County, N.Y.; and Roxena, the other, is deceased. The parents were Jesse W. and Hulda R. (Martindale) Page. The father was born and reared on a farm in Bennington County, Vt., and on leaving his native State went to New York, where he carried on farming until 1845. He then came to the West and spent three years in Milwaukee and in Waukesha, the latter place then being known as Prairieville. The year 1848 witnessed his arrival in Walworth County, at which time he purchased the farm on which our subject now resides. It was then a partially improved tract, and to its further cultivation he devoted his energies until his death, which occ! urred in 1864, at the age of forty-seven years. He was one of the first settlers of Spring Prairie Township, and took an active interest in everything pertaining to its welfare and upbuilding. In politics, he was a Democrat. The Page family is of Welsh extraction, and the Martindale family is of English lineage. The mother of our subject was a native of Bennington County, Vt., and her grandfather was one of the Green Mountain Boys who valiantly aided in the struggle for independence. He also served as Colonel in the War of 1812. Mrs. Page died when about seventy-one years of age. In taking up the personal history of our subject we present to our readers the life record of one who is both widely and favorably known in Walworth County, having here made his home since the age of six years. He early became familiar with all the duties of farm life, and as soon as old enough to handle the plow he began work in the fields. After his father's death, being the only son, he took charge of the farm, and has since made his home thereon. He now owns three hundred and seventy-five acres of valuable land, and the neat and thrifty appearance of the place indicates his careful supervision. There are good buildings upon the farm, and well-kept fences, together with the latest-improved machinery and all modern accessories. On the 6th of June, 1864, Mr. Page was joined in marriage with Miss Lizzie Fraser, of Walworth County, who died in 1873, leaving two children: Lenora, who died at the age of twenty years; and J. W., who is now attending the University of Madison, Wis. On the 10th of May, 1875, Mr. Page was again married, his second union being with Miss Frank Fraser, a sister of his first wife. Their union has been blessed with one daughter, Lucile, who is now attending school. Mr. Page takes quite an active part in politics, and by his ballot supports the men and measures of the Democracy. Although he is living in a Republican township, he is now serving his seventh term as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, a fact which indicates efficient public service, and also tells of his personal popularity and the confidence and trust reposed in him. He is a well-informed man and is recognized as one of the representative and valued citizens of the community. All who know him esteem him highly, and it is with pleasure that we present to our readers this record of his life. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.