John E. Page

John E. Page

1799–1867 (68 years)

Hometown: Trenton, New York

Biography

John E. Page was an apostle from 1838 to 1846 who was excommunicated for apostasy. Originally a devoted missionary who baptized thousands, Page became disaffected after Joseph Smith’s death.

Page initially supported Brigham Young but later broke with the church over various grievances. He was excommunicated in 1846 and subsequently joined several other Mormon factions, including the Strangites.

His case illustrates the fractured nature of early Mormonism after Joseph Smith’s death, when multiple groups claimed succession.

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Brigham Young

Wives (5)

John E. Page was a polygamist with 5 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.

5 wives · Lifespan: 1799–1867

Betsey Thompson
1831–1833 (2 yrs)
Lorain Stevens
1833–1838 (5 yrs)
Lavona Stevens
1833–1838 (5 yrs)
Mary Judd
1838–1867 (29 yrs)
Nancy Bliss
1844–1867 (23 yrs)
1799 (born) 1816 1833 1850 1867 (died)
Wife

14 children from 3 wives · Lifespan: 1799–1867

Betsey Thompson
1 child
Lavona Stevens
4 children
Mary Judd
9 children
1799 (born) 1816 1833 1850 1867 (died)
Wife Child born

5 wives · Ages at marriage

Her age His age Teenage bride (<18)
#NameBornDiedMarriedHer AgeHis AgeAge DiffChildren
1
Betsey Thompson
Jan 1, 1805Jan 1, 1833 c. Jan 1, 1831 c. 263151
2
Lorain Stevens
Oct 30, 1798Aug 22, 1838 Dec 26, 1833 353412
3
Lavona Stevens
Jan 1, 1804Jan 1, 1838 Dec 26, 1833 293454
4
Mary Judd
Nov 26, 1818Mar 6, 1907 Dec 23, 1838 20391913
5
Nancy Bliss
Jun 29, 1817Nov 2, 1897 c. Jan 1, 1844 c. 2644180

Children (20)

With Betsey Thompson  (1 child)

  1. Adalaide Page (b. Jan 1, 1832)

With Lorain Stevens  (2 children)

  1. Unknown child 1
  2. Unknown child 2

With Lavona Stevens  (4 children)

  1. John Stevens Page (b. Jan 1, 1834)
  2. Ephraim Page (b. Jan 1, 1836)
  3. Manasseh Page (b. Jan 1, 1836)
  4. George Page (b. Jan 1, 1838)

With Mary Judd  (13 children)

  1. Excenia Page (b. Jan 1, 1839)
  2. Celestia Eliza Page (b. Jan 1, 1842)
  3. Orson Eli Page (b. Jan 1, 1844)
  4. Justice Enoch Page (b. Jan 1, 1846)
  5. Celina Ermina Page (b. Jan 1, 1848)
  6. Mary Emeline Page (b. Jan 1, 1850)
  7. Justin Ether Page (b. Jan 1, 1851)
  8. Jerome Everard Page (b. Jan 1, 1861)
  9. Celestia Page (b. Jan 1, 1843)
  10. Child 2 Page
  11. Child 3 Page
  12. Child 4 Page
  13. Child 5 Page

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