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The Edgerton Database |
Mabel Edgerton, daughter of William Andrew Jackson and Mary (
Michor Edward Page, son of Orsamus and Mary Ann (Ross) Page.
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following biography of Michor Edward Page is excerpted from The Centenial History of Oregon 1811-1912, Volume IV (Chicago, Ill.: The S.J.
Clarke Publishing Co.; 1912; pg. 226): “MICHOR E. PAGE is filling the position of postmaster at Clatskanie and is also proprietor of a general mercantile establishment which he has conducted since 1893. His birth occurred in Illinois, in 1860, his parents being Orsamus and Mary (Ross) Page, the former a native of the state of New York, and the latter of Pennsylvania. They were married in Ohio, where they lived for some years, after which they removed to Macon county, Illinois, where they resided until 1866. In that year they established their home in Will county, Illinois, where the father carried on general agricultural pursuits until his retirement, when he removed to Joliet, Illinois, where he and his wife yet reside, the former at the age of one hundred and three years and the latter at the age of ninety years. Theirs is a remarkable record for longevity. In their family were, seven children, of whom five still, survive: Ada, the wife of Samuel Fishbeck, of Kansas; Hannah, the wife of Richard Holdsworth, of Ohio; M. E., of this review; Violet, who is married and lives in Texas; Lydia, who is married and resides in Joliet, Illinois; and two who died in infancy. The youthful days of M. E. Page were spent upon his father's farm in Illinois until he had reached the age of fifteen years, when he started out in life for himself, driving a team and doing other general work for eight years. He then came to Oregon, in April, 1884, settling at Clatskanie, where he secured a preemption claim of one hundred and sixty acres. This he sold two years later, after which he was employed in a general mercantile store owned by- his father-in-law. He spent two years in that way and next worked in the timber woods for two years, after which he went to Alaska. He did not meet with the conditions that he had anticipated in the north and nine months later returned, since which time he has been engaged in business on his own account in Clatskanie. In 1893 he opened the general mercantile store of which he is now proprietor and in the intervening period of eighteen years he has built up a large and profitable business, basing his success upon strictly honorable methods and earnest effort to please his patrons. He is likewise the postmaster of Clatskanie, which office he has filled for nine years. He owns one of the fine business blocks of the town together with residence property here, including the home in which he now lives. In May, 1889, Mr. Page was united in marriage to Miss Mabel Edgerton, a native of Illinois, and a daughter of William A. and Mary (Gardner) Edgerton, who were natives of Vermont and Kentucky, respectively. Their family numbered five children, of whom three are yet living, namely: Mrs. Page; Nellie, the wife of Ed McClure, of Shelton, Washington; and E. L., living in Clatskanie. Oregon. The father makes his home at Longbeach, California, and is now sixty years of age. The mother passed away in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Page have become the parents of four children. Lela, who was born in 1892, is a graduate of the high school of Clatskanie, also of the normal school and has a musical education. She is now engaged in teaching and she makes her home with her parents. Leroy was drowned at the age of ten years. Nellie, born in 1896, is a highschool student and is also studying music. Mary, born in 1902, is attending the public schools. Both Mr. and Mrs. Page hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and their well spent lives have gained for them the high regard of all with whom they have come in contact. They have many friends throughout Columbia county and their own home is justly celebrated for its warm-hearted hospitality. Mr. Page belongs to Clatskanie Camp, No. 5241, M. W. A., and also the Odd Fellows lodge. His political support is given the republican party and while not a politician in the sense of office seeking, he has served for nine years as a member of the school board and also as city treasurer for six years. As a custodian of public funds he has proved himself most faithful and his record as both a man and citizen is one which has gained for him the high regard and confidence of all with whom he has been associated.” |