New England Families

Births Registered in the City of Boston For the Year 1889
hand written #450 in margin
Number: 13164
Date of Birth: Mar 27
Full Name of the Child: Margaret Jenkins
Sex: F
Color: W
Names of Parents/Maiden Name of Mother: James / Catherine Carrigan
Place of Birth: Orleans St [house number is hidden in center of book]
Residence of Parents: Boston
Occupation of Father: longshoreman
Birthplace of Father: Boston
Birthplace of Mother: England
Date of Record: 8-19-37
Number: 13164
from: Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections, 1620-1988, ancestry.com

Note: this birth record was not recorded until 1937, probably when Margaret applied for a Social Security Card.

Massachusetts: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Records, 1789-1920, at americanancestors.org
Our Lady of the Assumption (East Boston) Baptisms and Confirmations, 1869-1892
April 7, 1889
I baptized Margaret, born March 27, [daughter] of James Jenkins and Catherine Carrigan, his wife. witnesses Joseph Winterflood and Elizabeth Carrigan.
priest: John J Garrity

listed at 365 Broadway in the 1907 City Directory

listed at 60 Brimmer Street, Brewer, in the 1909 City Directory

1910 Federal Census, Maine, Penobscot Co., 4th Ward of Brewer
Series T624, Roll 544, page 65, house 106, family 123
Renting at 60 Brimmer St., Brewer.

Page, Oscar S.: Head, M, 50, married 1x for 32 years, Fireman, steam railroad, born in Maine, parents also
----, Martha E. Wife, F, 48, married 1x for 32 years, 5 children, 5 living, born in Maine, parents also
---, William J., Son, M, 27, married 1x for 5 years, Fireman, steam railroad, born in Maine, parents also
---, Augustus E., Son, M, 23, married 1x for 2 years, born in Massachusetts, parents in Maine, House painter, out of work for 8 months in 1909 and was out of work when the census was taken on April 15, 1910
---, Stover, D. F., Son, M, 17, single, born in Massachusetts, parents in Maine, didn't work or attend school.

---, Margaret L., daughter in law, (with line and arrow pointing to William J.). F, 21, married 1x for 5 years, 3 children, 3 living. born in Massachusetts, father also, mother in England

---, Ada M., daughter in law, (with line and arrow pointing to Augustus E.), F, 29, married twice, this time for 2 years, 1 child, 1 living, born in Maine, parents also [note: where is her child?]

---, Joseph P., brother, M, 38, divorced, fireman, steam railroad, born in Maine, parents also. Was out of work on April 15, 1910, but not at all in 1909.

---, Mary E., niece, F, 14, S, in school, born in Maine, parents also
[note: almost certainly the daughter of Joseph P. on the line above.]

---, Ezra A., grandson, M, 5, not in school, born in Maine, father also, mother in Massachusetts
---, Lillian M. granddaughter, F, 2 11/12, S, born in Maine, father also, mother in Massachusetts
---, Florence M. granddaughter, F, 11/12, S, born in Maine, father also, mother in Massachusetts
[note: these last three are the children of William J and Margaret L listed in this household.]

All in the household who were old enough could read, write and speak English, all were white.

"United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MR3D-Y26 : accessed 24 Dec 2013), Oscar S Page, Brewer Ward 4, Penobscot, Maine, United States; citing sheet , family 123, NARA microfilm publication T624, FHL microfilm 1374557.

living at 60 Brimmer Street, Brewer, when the 1910 census was taken

listed at 46 Chamberlain, Brewer, in the 1914 City Directory

listed at 28 Salem Court, Bangor, in the 1915 City Directory

1920 Federal Census, Ward 1, (East Boston) Boston
Series T625, Roll 728, Enumeration District 10, Sheet 16A
Jan 12, 1920

[for other three children in 1920 see Martha Cowans censuses]
Renting at 89 Putnam St, East Boston

Page, William J., 36, born in Maine, parents also, machinist for an engineering company
---, Margaret L., 30?, born in Massachusetts, father also, mother in England
-------, Ezra A., 14, Son, attending school, born in Maine
----, Cecelia M., 8, Dau, attending school, born in Maine
----, Charles W., 4 3/12, Son, born in Maine

"United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MFM4-BV6 : accessed 29 Mar 2014), Charles W Page in household of Page, Boston Ward 1, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; citing sheet 16A, family 252, NARA microfilm publication T625, FHL microfilm 1820728.

living at 89 Putnam St when the 1920 census was taken

William is not listed in the 1916 to 1918 Boston City Directories
He is listed at 89 Putnam St, East Boston, in the 1919 to 1921 Boston City Directories

Boston List of Residents, 20 years of age and older:
as of Apr 1, 1922, 285 Chelsea St (East Boston) Ward 2, precinct 2
Paige Margaret L housewife 33
Paige William J clerk 37
their residence on Apr 1, 1921: here [same address]

Apr 1, 1923, 285 Chelsea St (East Boston) Ward 2, precinct 2
Paige Margaret L housewife 34
Paige William J janitor 36
their residence on Apr 1, 1922: here [same address]

Apr 1, 1924, 285 Chelsea St (East Boston) Ward 2, precinct 2
Paige Margaret L housewife 35
Paige William J janitor 39
their residence on Apr 1, 1923: here [same address]

On April 1, 1927 they said their residence one year ago was in Milton.

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Apr 1, 1927
19 Wakullah St., Roxbury, Ward 12, precinct 5
Paige Augustus E. chauffeur 19
Paige Margaret L housewife 38
Paige William J operator 42
their residence on Apr 1 1926: Milton

William's whereabouts after this date are unknown.

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Apr 1, 1928
120 Regent St., Roxbury, Ward 12, precinct 5
Page Ezra A cab driver 23
Page Margaret L housewife 39
their residence Apr 1, 1927: here, same address [but see their information for 1927]

Margaret is also listed in the 1929 City Directory at this address.

1930 Census, Ward 12, Boston, Massachusetts
ED 361, Sheet 8A
April 8, 1930
renting for $35/month at 27 Alpine Street, Roxbury
they own a radio

Margaret L Paige, 41, married 1st at 16, born in Massachusetts, father in Massachusetts, mother in England
Florence M Paige, 20, born in Maine, father in Maine, mother in Massachusetts, hose repairer, department store
Cicelia M Paige, 18, born in Maine, father in Maine, mother in Massachusetts, waitress, restaurant
Jerome O Paige, 16, born in Maine, father in Maine, mother in Massachusetts, messenger, laundry
Chas W Paige, 15, born in Maine, father in Maine, mother in Massachusetts, no occupation
James R Paige, born in Massachusetts, father in Maine, mother in Massachusetts

"United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XQR4-7WL : accessed 22 Apr 2014), Margaret L Paige, Boston (Districts 251-500), Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0361, sheet 8A, family 132, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 950.

living at 27 Alpine St, Roxbury when the 1930 census was taken

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Apr 1, 1930
27 Alpine St., Roxbury, Ward 12, precinct 2
Paige Florence clerk 20
Paige Margaret housewife 41
their residence Apr 1, 1929: 120 Regent St.

Apr 1, 1931
27 Alpine St., Roxbury, Ward 12, precinct 2
Paige Florence clerk 21
Paige Margaret housewife 42
their residence Apr 1, 1930: here

Apr 1, 1932
27 Alpine St., Roxbury, Ward 12, precinct 2
Paige Cecelia M waitress 20
Paige Florence M typist 22
Paige Margaret L housewife 43
their residence Apr 1, 1931: here [same address]

1933 Boston City Directory
Page, Margt L Mrs h 32 Burrell, Rox

1934 Boston City Directory
Page, Margt L wid Wm h 25 Cliff

Their information on the His information on the City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over for 1936 said they were at 25 Cliff Street on Jan 1, 1935.

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Jan 1, 1936
2536 Washington St
Page, Charles W. laborer 20
Page, Margaret L. housewife 46
their residence Jan 1, 1935: 25 Cliff St.

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Jan 1, 1937
2536 Washington St
Page, Margaret L. housewife 47
her residence Jan 1, 1935: here

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Jan 1, 1938
4 Circuit St, Roxbury
Paige Charles W chauffeur 22
Paige Marguerite housewife 49
their residence in 1937: both 2536 Washington St

1940 Census, Ward 12, Boston
at 83 Waverly Street, Roxbury
April 15, 1940

Signa Johnson, 57, female, divorced, born in Sweden, no occupation
Rose Page, 52, female, married living apart from her husband, lodger, 3 years of school, born in Massachusetts, occupation: housework, WPA project, had worked 52 weeks in 1939 for $750. had worked 40 hours the previous week
James Page, 15, male, single, 1 year of high school, born in Massachusetts
other lodges

the Pages had been living in Boston in 1935

"United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K4JB-ZCT : accessed 03 May 2014), James Page in household of Signa Johnson, Ward 12, Boston, Boston City, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 15-424A, sheet 3A, family 57, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 1670.

living at 83 Waverly Street, Roxbury, when the 1940 Census was taken

Her 1940 census information said she was working at housework for a WPA project

Margaret's information on the City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over for 1942 said that she was living at 83 Waverly Street on January 1, 1941.

The Ellsworth American, July 30, 1941
ORLAND
Mrs Margaret Paige, Mr and Mrs John Francis and two children, of Jamaica Plain, Mass., are visiting Mr and Mrs Augustus Paige.

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Jan 1, 1942
10 Brinton St
Paige Margaret housekeeper 52
Walsh Lillian housewife 34
Walsh William painter 34
Margaret in 1941 was living at 83 Waverly St
Walshes in 1941 were living at 111 Williams St

William and Lillian Walsh and Lillian's mother, Margaret Paige, were all listed at 10 Brinton St, Roxbury on the Boston list of residents for that year.

Her information on the City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over for 1943 said she was living at 170 Amory Street on Jan 1, 1943.

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Jan 1, 1944
170 Amory St
Page Margaret at home 55

City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over
Jan 1, 1945
170 Amory St
Page Margaret laundrywkr 56
Page James U S A 20

1945 Boston City Directory
Paige Margaret, restaurant worker resides 28 W. Walnut Park, Roxbury

listed as a restaurant worker in the 1945 Boston City Directory

Margaret was living at 28 W Walnut Park when her son James, of the same address, listed her as his contact person for his draft registration.

Jan 1, 1946
28 West Walnut Park
Paige James R. clerk 21
Paige Margaret laundress 56
their residence in 1945: 170 Amory St

Her information on the City of Boston, List of Residents 20 years of age and over for 1946 said she was a laundress.

Margaret died at home on West Walnut Park, the day after her granddaughter Marie (Walsh) Burns' wedding reception.
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Margaret L. Page Death Record
Mass Register of Vital Records, Death
Year: 1946 Vol: 13 Page: 365
at Mass Registry of Vital Records
150 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester
Date of Death: April 29, 1946
Place of Death: 28 West Walnut Park, Boston
Residence at time of death: 28 West Walnut Park, Boston
Married?: yes
Age of Husband if alive: 57
Spouse Name: William J. Page
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth: E.Boston
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Housework, at home
Father: James Jenkins
Birthplace of Father: Boston
Mother: Catherine Carrigan
Birthplace of Mother: England
Informant: J. Page, son
Informant's address: 28 West Walnut Park, Boston
Cause of death: Hypertrophy of heart, very dry food in solid mass in stomach, found dead.
Doctor: Timothy Leary
Burial date: May 2, 1946
Burial place: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Boston
Undertaker: M. C. Kelly, Roxbury

St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass.
St Vincent's section, (off Baker St), Section 7, grave 267. It is the third row from the back, the eleventh grave from the left. A double plot, her daughter Cecelia is buried with her. Owner of grave: Jimmy Page.
From records of cemetery and visit. Main entrance to cemetery is on Lagrange St.

In a court action, May 3, 1917, regarding the care of the Page children, Margaret was said to be "of Brewer."