During the War of 1812 Page served as lieutenant in a local militia company which performed duty on the border with Canada to prevent contraband trade and deter the threat of a British invasion.

[3] While the war was ongoing and immediately afterwards Page held the federal office of tax assessor.

[6] He served as a Selectman in Haverhill for fourteen non-consecutive terms, and was also the longtime town clerk.

[9][10] In 1836 Page was elected to the United States Senate as a Democrat, temporarily filling the vacancy created when Isaac Hill resigned to become governor.

During the 1836 election to fill the vacancy it was agreed between the candidates that Page would complete Hill's term and then defer to Franklin Pierce.