William Page (1850 - 1927)

Born 15 Sep 1850 in Huon River, Tasmania, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Annie Mabel (Donegher) Page — married 16 Jan 1873 in St johns Church, Victoria, Huon, Tasmania

Descendants

Died 25 Dec 1927 at age 77 in Huonville, Tasmania, Australia

Notes

Cyclopedia of Tasmania Volume I page 394 Mr. W I L L A M P A G E , J.P., Orchardist, " Ferndale," Huonville, was born at Huonville in 1850, and is a son of the late Mr. Samuel Page, who was a well-known public identity, and the owner of the largest orchard in the Huon district. He was trained under his father, and in 1887 he laid down his present property, which consists of 36 acres of land, 11 of which are laid down in apples and pears, but mostly the former. He also has 100 acres of grass lands, for fattening purposes. Mr. Page has found the Sturmer variety the best to grow, both for quality and quantity. Mr. Page takes a great interest in local politics. He has been chairman and treasurer of the Victoria Main Road Board and Road Trust for fifteen years. He has also held the position of chairman and treasurer of the North Huon Fruit Board for fifteen years. He is chairman of the Huonville Hall Company, and has been a justice of the peace for twelve years. He was married in 1872 to Miss Annie Donegher, daughter of Mr. John Donegher, of Hobart and Launceston, and has a family of five boys living.

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Biography

William Page has English ancestors.

Tas BDM Birth Reg: #2657:15 Sep 1850, Father Samuel Page, farmer, Mother Sarah Heley Page, formerly Jackson, Informant: Samuel Page, father, Huon River.

Tas BDM Marriage Reg: #89: 16 Jan 1873, at Victoria Church, William Page, 22, bachelor, coach proprietor, Ann Donegher, 22, spinster, waitress, Witnesses: Annie Frankcomb, Samuel Ashley Page, Selena F. Frankcomb.

Children:

Sidney George PAGE

William Charles PAGE

Walter Archibald PAGE

Leslie Harold PAGE

Percy PAGE

Death of Spouse: PAGE.-On July 15, 1910, at her residence Ferndale, Huonville, Annie, dearly beloved wife of William Page, aged 59 years.

Funeral of Spouse: PAGE.-Friends of the late Annie, beloved wife of William Page, of Ferndale, Huonville, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, which will, move from the above address on Sunday, the 17th inst, at 2.30 pm for St. James's Cemetery, Ranelagh. ALEX CLARK AND SON, Undertakers 142 and 144 Collins-street,

U.A.O.D. PAGE.-Members of the Huonville Branch U.A.O.D. are respectfully invited to follow the remains of the beloved wife of Bro. William Page, of Ferndale, Huonville, to place of interment, St. James's Cemetery, Ranelagh, on Sunday, the 17th inst., at 2.30 p.m. W. J. LAWRENCE. District President The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 16 Jul 1910, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/10068814

DEATH. PAGE. - Suddenly, on December 25, 1927, at his residence, Ferndale, Huonville, William, relict of the late Annie Page, in the 78th year of his age. At rest. Leaving five grown-up sons to mourn their sad loss. Member and treasurer of the Huon Council, Justice of Peace, and late Warden, Huonville.

FUNERAL. PAGE. - Friends of the late Councillor William Page are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will move from his late residence, Ferndale, Huonville, on Tuesday Afternoon (This Day), at 3 o'clock, for the Anglican Church and Cemetery, Ranelagh, cortege proceeding via Huonville.

William & Annie (Donegher) Page are buried at Ranelagh Cemetery, St James Anglican. A photograph of their headstone is available, courtesy of Gravesites of Tasmania, at http://bit.ly/1UrLNbq

Will of William Page: http://stors.tas.gov.au/AD960-1-52-16674

Sources

• Tas BDM Birth Reg: #2657: http://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD33-1-3-p300j2k

• Tas BDM Marriage Reg: #89: http://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD37-1-32p55j2k

• Death & Funeral Notices: The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) 27 Dec 1927, p1 http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/24202008

• Photograph of headstone: http://bit.ly/1UrLNbq

• Will of William Page: http://stors.tas.gov.au/AD960-1-52-16674