Paige Family History
New! Fascinating BOE/Bellport photos - uploaded by MM (don't remember where they came from)
BOE Portrait with dog - compliments of Catherine 04/21/2021.
Bellport ... a realtor's description of a "Village with Extraordinary Privileges" with reader comments including by MM.
Big Paigie Sings ... Molly and Emma digitized Jock's copy of a Super 8 tape many of us have collecting dust somewhere; Sean McGuirk then did his magic on it. Take a listen! ~7:55.
Peter Otis Paige narrates family history ... Meemu's brother, followed up Big Paigie Sings with a dissertation on the history of the Otis family. Cleaned up by a pro, Sean McGuirk. ~15:31.
August 3, 1912 report of Edey shenanigans ... thanks to Lesley for a readable copy (originally reported by Catherine).
August 8, 1912 report of Edey shenanigans ... thanks to Lesley for a readable copy (originally reported by Catherine).
Which led to this January 3, 2013 report about scandalous family history [PG-13] ... many thanks to Lee Paige and daughter Lesley.
Mary Paige Makes Her Debut ... many thanks to Lee Paige and daughter Lesley.
Natalie Lambing Is Wed, Becomes Bride of Peter Paige ... many thanks to Lee Paige and daughter Lesley.
Six Giants and a Griffin ... Six short stories written by BOE for her daughter, Julia Edey aka Gaga.
Builders ... MUST READ! A fascinating biography of Birdsall Otis Edey by Mildred Adams Kenyon published by Girl Scouts, Inc.
John Keyes Paige "CV" ... thanks to Dan McDougal.
Plaque and Press Release Honoring BOE, Presented By the Islip AAUW To The GSA of Suffolk County ... thanks to Douglas Paige!
Fred Edey and Julia Edey Paige aka Gaga gravestones ... in Bellport.
Bad link, sorry! Video outtakes of the 20th Annual GS Convention feat. BOE and Eleanor Roosevelt ... huge thanks to Catherine! The minutes of note are: 1:10-1:38 (BOE introduces ER), 6:21-7:00 (BOE in background chatting), 9:12-10:00 (ER mentions BOE) and 10:10-10:39 (BOE walking out with and sitting next to ER). Filmed on October 24, 1934. "Mind-blowing"!
The Paper Doll's House of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Birdsall Otis, aged Twelve ... A fascinating new book about BOE.
Photo of Dominy, Paige and McGuirk families on Nearthebay front porch ... June 11, 2011
The World of Birdsall Otis Edey - An Exhibition by the Bellport Historical Society ... after-action report.
Chapel of the Three [Ludlam] Sisters - Breathing New Life into Family History ... thanks to Dan McDougal
Big Paigie at the Races Circa 1933 ... compliments of Anya.
Bellport-the Frank Alleyne Otis estate, Birdsall Otis Edey and more ... from Anya.
Photo taken by Gaga at the Old Inlet Club ... thanks Anya.
Gaga and Big Paigie's Wedding Announcement ... Thanks to Maggie P!
Natalie Paige funeral ... Pete's report.
Who was JSE? ... Fascinating answer from Dan McDougal.
Sarah Birdsall Otis - Fred Edey wedding announcement ... from the New York Times. Great find, Maggie!
Pine Meadow ... a map of the original estate of the Edey family.
10 West 56th Street ... Home of Fred and Birdsall Otis Edey. Large file but worth it! Thanks to Catherine for finding this!
Brooklyn Public Library's "Newsstand" ... a fascinating archive of articles from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle from 1841-1955. Try searching the database with terms such as "Otis Edey", McGuirk, etc.
Additional content here: BOE Suffragettes and James Otis.