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Phillip Page to talk about his famous ancestor

Philip Page, president of the Gloucester Historical Society, will speak at two programs of the Sons of the American Revolution on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The Richard Henry Lee Chapter, meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Historic Christ Church, Weems, has set a topic of “Governor John Page—A History of the Page Family in Colonial Virginia.” Page will present a history of the family and the career of John Page, burgess, delegate, member of Congress, and 13th Governor of Virginia. He also served on the board of visitors of the College of William and Mary. Reservations for the talk and the lunch at noon ($20 a person) may be made with stukramer@gmail.com; 804-366-1277. The chapter announcement said guests are welcome. Page will also on Sept. 8 address the Thomas Nelson Jr. Chapter of the SAR. His talk will explore historical connections between the Page family, Thomas Nelson Jr. and Rosewell. The dinner program begins at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Holiday Inn Newport News, 980 Omni Boulevard, Oyster P...

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