History and Genealogy of the Page Family from the Year 1257 to the Present; With Brief History and Genealogy of the Allied Families Nash and Peck - Tapa blanda

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... GENEALOGY OF THE PAGE FAMILY. NOTE: A number is prefixed to most names in this book and when referred to further in other parts of the book it is by this number. In many cases where it is necessary to give history ol this person and trace the descent from them their name is printed in "black type," with their number, as previously given, in brackets following the name. Where the chidren bear the surname Page only their given names are mentioned, otherwise the surname is stated. The Page family early became prominent in English history and all records go to show that they were eminent and influential in the courts of the various kings. It is quite interesting to trace the family to its origin, but owing to incompleteness of vital statistics of births, marriages and deaths during the earlier years it is a difficult task. While I have not been able to trace the exact genealogy from Hugo de Page through to Nicholas, of Essex, from whom we trace our descent, still it is quite probable that the line extended through some of the following parties, who are mentioned in English history, but I am unable to find date of birth or death of any of these parties, but simply memorandum which connects them with certain events which occurred. Records seem to show that they all claimed to be descendants of Sir Hugo and we shall therefore claim him as an ancestor. 1 SIR HUGO PAGE lived at Ebor, Yorkshire, England, in 1257. A record of his deeds and the granting to him of the name will be found in another chapter. 2 RICHARD PAGE, son of Hugo was appointed by King Edward I, of England, as an escort to accompany Alexandre III, King of Scotland, on his trip through England. Richard is also mentioned as being present at a reception given by King Edward to the...