PAGES, Francis (Grimwade p.612, 761)

[MCB]

He married Jane Lloyde at All Hallows, London Wall in 1735.
As a goldsmith he paid duties for the Apprentice Indentures of George Gordon in 1730, Thomas Ashton and Timothy Edwards in 1736 and Edward Bavand in 1740.
The christening of Lucey Dalia, daughter of Francis and Jane, was recorded at St George the Martyr, Queens Square in 1737.
He married Elizabeth Hewitt in 1757 at St Giles without Cripplegate as a widower from St (John?) Zachary parish.
There is a burial recorded at St John Zachary in 1772 of a Francis Charles Pages which may be relevant. The record does not show age at death or last address.

[dognose]

Noted as having given up the trade in 1745 following his appointment as Drawer at the London Assay Office.

Source: Hallmark - A History of the London Assay Office - J.S. Forbes - 1999

[silverly]

19 May 1772 Francis Pages of the parish of Saint Zachary near goldsmith hall will proved. Both his daughter Lucy and wife Elizabeth are mentioned in the will, and his wife was the executrix.