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Rev. Nathaniel Emmons, D. D., at Franklin, Mass., was licensed to preach Oct. 10th, 1804 ; ordained at Hillsborough, June 18th, 1805, dismissed May 10th, 1808. Nov. 15th, 1809, was installed over the church in Mont Vernon, N. H., December 21, 1809, was married to Miss Sarah Mosher of Hollis, N. H. Nov. 1818, was dismissed from the church in Mont Vernon, on account of a change in his views respecting the mode and subjects of baptism ; September 8, 1819, was ordained pastor of the Baptist church in North Yarmouth, Maine. In October 1822 was dismissed, by reason of a call to the professorship of Theology in Waterville College, Maine ; was inaugu- rated in that office August 1823 ; resigned in August 1828, being appointed to the Presidency of the Columbian College, Washington, D. C .; was inaugurated in that office, March 11, 1829, where he presides with distinguished ability. After being destitute of a settled pastor for more than three years the church in connection with the town presented an invitation to the Rev. Seth Chapin, to become their pastor. Mr. Chapin gave them an affirmative answer, and was ordained Jan. 1, 1812. On this occasion the introductory prayer, was made by Rev. Moses Sawyer of Henniker ; Rev. Ephraim P. Bradford of New-Boston, preached the sermon ; Rev. Reed Paige of Hancock, offered the ordaining prayer, and gave the charge ; Rev. J. M. Whiton of Antrin, gave the Right Hand of Fellowship ; Rev. Lemuel Bliss of Bradford, offered the concluding prayer. Dur- ing Mr. Chapin's ministry nothing occurred of special importance. He became embarrassed in his pecuniary affairs, and was dismissed June 26th, 1816. Mr. Chapin was born at Mendon Mass., in 1783; graduated at Brown University in 1SOS, and was married about the same year to Miss Mary, daughter of Hon. Judge Bicknell of Bar- rington, Rhode Island; acquired his Theological Education at Ando- ver Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 1811 ; Jan. 1, 1812, was ordained pastor of the church in Hillsborough; dismissed June 26th, 1916 ; was installed at Hanover, Mass., April 21, 1919 ; die- missed April 24th, 1824 ; resided at Hunter, N. Y. most of the time from 1824 to 1832 ; was installed in West Granville Mass., in 1833 and dismissed in 1835. His present residence is unknown to the
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author. During the interval of more than three years which elapsed after Mr. Chiapin's removal, before the fourth pastor of the church commenced his ministerial labors here, several clergymen preached here a few weeks or months, as the case might be. Rev. Jonathan Magee afterwards settled at Brattleborough, Vt., and now at Nashua, · N. H., labored here a few months in 1818. About the time of Rev. Seth Chapin's dismission the town as a town, declined uniting with the church any longer in the support of a minister. Thus the church was thrown upon its own resources. The preaching of the gospel has since been maintained by voluntary subscription. In January 1820, Rev. Jolin Lawton, who had previously spent a few sabbaths here, moved his family into town, and commenced preaching here constantly. In June 1821 lie received a call from the church and society connected with it to settle over them in the ministry, which was accepted, and his installation took place Nov. 9, 1821. Rev. J. M. Whiton of Antrim offered the introductory prayer ; Rev. Joel Davis then of Barnard Vt., preached the sermon; Rev. Jonathan Nye of Claremont, offered the Installing prayer; Rev. Broughton White of Washington gave the Right Hand of Fellow ing prayer by Rev. Joel Davis.
Mr. Lawton continued in the pastoral relation here 1834, when he was dismissed at his own request. His labors here were very successful. Several extensive revivals occured during his ministry, particularly in 1827, when about seventy were added to the church as the fruits of it. Rev. Ira M. Mead, now of Ypsilanti, Michigan passed a few months in town, while this revival was in pro- gress and greatly assisted the pastor in his labors. Mr. Mead was a native of Hinesburg, Vermont, graduated at the Vermont University, in 1826, and at the Andover Theological Seminary, in 1829. The whole number of accessions to the church while Mr. Lawton was its pastor, was 152, averaging about ten a year. Rev. John Lawton was born in Hardwick, Mass. August 14th, 1780, graduated at Middle- bury college in 1805, pursued his preparatory theological studies with Rev. John B. Preston at Newport, Vermont, received his li- cence to preach in June 1808, was ordained in Windham, Vt. in Oct.
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1809, dismissed in Oct. 1819, and immediately began to preach in Hillsborough, was installed here Nov. 7, 1821, dismissed April 22, 1834. Since his dismission here, Mr. Lawton has been engaged principally as a home missionary, but is now itinerating in New Eng- land as an agent for an educational institution in Illinois. His family yet continues to reside in this town. He was married at Cambridge, N. Y. Sept. 14, 1806, to Miss Sarah W. Davis, then of Sharon, Vt. who died January 22, 1824, aged 36. He was again married Feb. 9, 1826, to Miss Abigail, only daughter of the late Rev. Jonathan Barnes.
Mr. Lawton's successor in the ministry, Rev. Milton Ward, com- menced preaching here, in April 1834, and was consecrated to the pastoral office, 23d July of that year by an ecclesiastical council con- sisting of pastors, and delegates from ten churches. The services of the ordination were as follows ; Invocation and reading. the scrip- tures by Rev. Orlando G. Thatcher of Bradford ; Introductory pray- er by Rev. Jacob Scales of Henniker ; sermon by Rev. Calvin Cut- ler of Windham, N. H. ; consecrating prayer by Rev. Joseph Mer- ril of Acworth ; charge by Rev. John M. Whiton of Antrim ; right hand of fellowship by Rev. Austin Richards of Francestown ; Ad- dress to the people by Rev. Silas Aiken of Amherst; concluding prayer by Rev. David Stowell of Goffstown .. A change in his views respecting the nature and constitution of the christian church, led to his dismission by a mutual council, Nov. 10th, 1835. Mr. Ward is a native of Plymouth, N. H., graduated at Dartmouth College in 1825, studied medicine at Hanover, and graduated at the Medical Institution there in 1829, was a practitioner of Medicine several years at Windham, N. H ; but afterwards abandoned that profession, and studicd Theology with Rev. Calvin Cutler at Windham, and settled in Hillsborough soon after he was licensed to preach. A few weeks subsequent to his dismission here, he was ordained by Bishop Griswold, as a minister of the Episcopal Church, in which capacity he has since officiated at Lynn, Mass., Blandford, Mass., and at Portsmouth, R. I., where he now resides. The church be- ing again destitute of a minister, procured Rev. Seth Farnsworth to
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labor with them one year, at the expiration of which, he accepted a call to settle over the Church and society here, and was installed Nov. 23, 1836, when the following order of exercises took place : Rev. Jubilee Wellman of Warner offered the introductory prayer, . Rev. John M. Whiton of Antrim, preached the sermon from Phil- lippians 4, 5; Rev. Jacob Scales of Henniker, offered the installing prayer ; Rev. Archibald Burgess of Hancock, delivered the charge ; Rev. O. G. Thatcher of Bradford, expressed the fellowship of the churches; Rev. Moses Kimball of Hopkinton, addressed the church and society, and offered the concluding prayer. In 1836, a new meeting house was erected at the Bridge village, for the use of the first Congregational Church and Society. It was opened for public worship Nov. 23d, in connection with Mr. Farnsworth's Installation. Rev. Mr. Farnsworth preached the sermon on this occasion, and Rev. A. Burgess of Hancock offered the dedicatory prayer. This house stands a little west of the centre of business at the bridge : is exceedingly commodious, elegantly finished, and is an ornament to the flourishing village where it is located. When Mr. T tled it was the understanding that he should preach one Sabbath at the bridge, and the next at the centre, &c. here were abundant and salutary, but in the full tide of his useful- ness, when the affections of the church and society were fixed on him with no common degree of ardor, he was suddenly removed by death, March 26th 1837. While Mr. F. was pastor of the church, five persons were added. In July 1837, this bereaved people, ob- tained the ministerial services of Rev. Samuel G. Tenney. He preached his first sermon to this people July 16. After laboring here nearly one year he was installed pastor of the church and so- ciety, July 4, 1838, order of services as follows : Invocation and reading the scriptures, by Rev. Stephen Rogers of Bradford ; Intro- ductory prayer by Rev. Joel Davis, then of Washington ; Sermon by Rev. Nathaniel Bouton of Concord, from 2 Timothy 4, 2 ; In- stalling Prayer by Rev. Peter Holt of Deering ; charge by Rev. John Lawton former pastor ; fellowship of the churches by Rev. Jolin M. Whiton of Antrim; address to the church and people by
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Rev. Jacob Scales of Henniker, and concluding prayer by Rev. Nathaniel T. Folsom of Francestown. This church has now be- come two bands. Ever since the dedication of the Meeting house at the bridge, it has been in contemplation to establish constant preaching in the congregational church there, when a favorable peri- od should arrive ; the death of Mr. Farnsworth probably retarded this event. In the spring of 1839, a competent salary was raised and a church organized May 29, 1839, by the name of the " Hills borough Bridge congregational church." It consisted at its forma- tion of 26 members, dismissed by letter from the first church. The present number of communicants is 70. Rev. S. G. Tenney was retained as pastor of this church. In October 1839, Tristram Saw- yer, Davison Russell, Samuel Morrison, and Frederick M. Sy- monds, were elected deacons of this church. Rev. Samuel Gilman Tenney its pastor was born at Rowley, Mass., April 12, 1793, fit- ted for college at Union Academy, Plainfield ; graduated at Dart- mouth College in 1823; studied his profession with Rev. Walter Chapin, D. D., at Woodstock, Vt. ; was ordained pastor of the Con- gregational church at Lyndon Vermont in July 1825; was dismissed in Jan. 1831 ; from May 1831, to Nov. 1834, was stated supply at Bakersfield, Vt., without installation ; was installed at Waitsfield, Vt. in July 1835; and dismissed in July 1837, and came to Hillsborough, the same month. After the formation of the Bridge church the old church assumed the name of " Hillsborough Centre Church." The present number of its members is 106. Charles Baldwin, Stephen Richardson, and Othri Crosby, were elected deacons of this church, June 20, 1839. A new house of worship was erected in 1839, for the use of this church and society, and dedicated Dec. 4th, of that year. The dedication sermon was preached by Rev. Stephen Rogers of Bradford. Rev. Edward Cleaveland, who had been set- tled in Rochester, N. H., labored with the church and society sev- eral months in 1830. Rev. John B. : M. Bailey, now of Attlebo- rough, Mass., and Rev. Henry White, also preached for them sonie- time, while they were destitute of a settled minister. In Feb. 1840, Rev. George W. Adams, began his clerical -- labors and preached
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first to this people, Feb. 23. In March following he received and accepted an invitation to settle over them as their pastor and was in- stalled October 21, 1840. Rev. Samuel Gilman Tenney of the Bridge Church, invoked the Divine blessing, and read select por- tions of scripture ; Rev. David P. Smith offered the introductory prayer ; Rev. B. B. Beckwith of Castine Maine, preached the ser- mon from 1 Cor. 1 : 23, 24; Rev. Peter Holt of Deering offered the Installing prayer ; Rev. John M. Whiton of Castine,: delivered the charge ; Rev. S. G. Tenney gave the Right Hand of Fellowship ; Rev. D. P. Smith addressed the church and society ; Rev. Stephen Rogers of Bradford offered the concluding prayer. The whole num- ber that were added to the church from the settlement of Rev. Ste- phen Chapin to 1839, a period of 34 years amounts to 223. Rev. George W. Adams, the present pastor of the Centre Church, was born in Limerick, Me., May 16, 1808, prepared for college at the Limerick Academy, graduated at Bowdoin College in 1835 ; and at the Theological Seminary at Bangor Maine, in 1837, was ordained pastor of the Congregational church in Brochevilla Maina Oct. 25, 1837, dismissed February 4, 1840, and ca rough the same month.
Rev. Seth Farnsworth the sixth pastor of the Congregational church in Hillsborough was born in Charlestown, N. H., June 14th 1795. He became the subject of serious religious impressions in 1816, during a revival of religion in the adjoining town of Claremont. Having been educated by his father to believe the doctrine of the universal salvation ; the conflict between his convictions of duty aud his inclinations and preconceived opinions was protracted and severe. But grace finally triumphed, and he gave up all for Christ. Being ardently desirous of more extensive usefulness in the service of his Redeemer, he commenced a course of study preparatory for the Christian ministry, at Union Academy, Plainfield, in the spring of 1817. Ile entered Dartmouth College in August 1ols, and receiv- ed the honors of that Institution in 1822. In the various 'depart- ments of study, he maintained a very respectable standing. Though his excessive diffidence, in some measure concealed his intellectual
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strength, and prevented his talents from being fully appreciated. Dur- ing the two years succeeding his graduation, he pursued the study of Theology under the direction of President Tyler. Having received license to preach, he labored two years in the service of the Ver- mont Missionary Society with great acceptance in several of the des- titute towns in that state. In the autumn of 1824 he received a call from the church and society in Raymond and was ordained Nov. 3, of that year and dismissed April 17, 1834. During the ten years of his ministry at Raymond, his labors were crowned with four seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, when large accessions were made to his church. In 1834 he received a call from the church in Essex and another from the church in Morristown Ver- mont He preferred not to settle for the present in either place but engaged to supply the church in Essex for one year. Having received a call to settle in Hillsborough, he was installed Nov. 23, 1836. After a few months of earnest labor, he sickened suddenly .of a lung fever, and after a few months of earnest profession, and the assiduities of an affectionate people, he died 26th March 1837. As he drew near his end, every christian grace seemed to be called in- to lively exercise, faith, hope, love and joy filled his soul. A few of the many expressions of holy joy which escaped his lips as he neared the heavenly world, are here recorded, and they will con- vey some idea of his peaceful and triumphant departure. Rc- peatedly in the extacy of joy would he exclaim, "Glory, glory to God, Hallelujah-Salvation, the Lord reigneth. Praise him, Oh praise him." After a short interval of repose, he clasped his hands and said, " Oh my God, how sweet, how sweet are the employments of Heav- en. Blessing and glory,and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God, forever and ever, Amen." Long- ing to depart and be with Christ he said, "Oh my soul when will you be at rest-come blessed Saviour, O come, come, Oh, that I had wings I would fly, yes blessed Jesus, I would fly to thine arıns. Again raising his hands and eyes upward, he exclaimed, "Oh my Sa- viour, my love, my dove, my undefiled, what sweet words, O my God, how sweet. On Sabbath morning, (the day he died, ) after a few moments of repose, he opened his eyes and beholding Mrs. F. I
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with their youngest child in her arms, standing by his bed he raised his hands and said, " that dear child I love. My dear, I have faith to believe that the Covenant promise will be fulfilled in that child, I do believe, yes, I do believe that that child will become a child of ' grace." At another time he lay for some minutes as though listening to the sound of distant music. He seemed to try to catch the sound and to tune his voice to join in an anthem of praise. On opening his eyes he said, " O my friends, I thought I was in glory, I have just come from the world of bliss, what happiness what unspeakable hap- piness to sing with angels, O, could I mount up with angels, I would
sing with them an anthem of praise." After he had taken his leave of his family and friends, he lay some time in a gentle repose. Mrs. F. asked him if he would take some drink. He opened liis eyes and with a smile of joy on his countenance, he said, "Oh my dear, I have had such views of glory as I never had before. I have been swim- ming, swimming, yea I have been swimming in an ocean of bliss." On Sabbath morning a neighboring minister and relative who preached for him that day, inquired of him just before going to the house of God, if he had any message which he wished him to ple. Message said he, yes I have a message for n
" Tell my beloved people that my message to them, is wiat wey re- ceive with meekness the engrafted word which is able to save their souls, and that they be doers of the word, and not hearers only," he would have added more, but his strength failed him. He continued in the same happy frame of mind till half past 3 o'clock, when his immortal spirit was released from its clay tenement. As a minister Mr. Farnsworth was earnest, laborious, and faithful. The great truths which he believed and taught, dwelt richly in his own heart. Though his talents were more useful than brilliant, yet he was always interest- ing and frequently very eloquent in the pulpit. As a christian, a minis- ter, a husband, a father and a friend, he was uniformly guided by the principles of Christian love. The kindness and meekness of his heart, his amiable deportment, and his humble walk with God, won the estecin and attachment of all classes in the community. " Bles- sed are the dead who dic in the Lord."
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Rev. Ozias Silsby son of Henry Silsby, was born in Windham, Conn., in June 1761, removed to Acworth, N. H., with his parents in early life, graduated at Dartmouth College in 1785, studied Di- vinity with the Rev. George Leslie of Washington, was licensed to preach the Gospel, and labor, for some time in Henniker, N. H., and at Wells, Maine, but was never settled in the ministry ; his feeble health unfitting him for pastoral duty. He subsequently resided in various places, was carrier of the U. S. Mail fourteeen years from Chester to Exeter. In 1814 he removed from Warner to this town, and continued to reside here until his death, Feb. 28th, 1833 aged 72 years. He was twice married, first to Miss Mary Dearborn of Chester, and after her death, to Miss Frances Congdon Jones of Concord, a native of Claremont. Ten children survived him.
The Deacons of the Congregational church from its organization in 1769, to its division in 1839, were as follows : John Mead, Tris- tram Cheney, Isaac Andrus, Joseph Symonds, Paul Cooledge, Isaac Andrews, Jun. Jacob Spaulding, Joel Stow, George Dascomb, sev- en of whom have deceased. John Mead came to Hillsborough from Reading Mass. in 1766, and died here in August 1811, aged about 81. He endured all the privations of a pioneer in the wilderness, was a pious and exemplary man and adorned his profession. Tris- tram Cheney is believed to have been from Sudbury Mass. He re- sided in Antrim just beyond the limits of Hillsborough, whence he removed to Marlow, where he died. For Isaac Andrews, Sen., sec " Justices of the Peace." Dea. Joseph Symonds was born and bred in Middleton, Mass., removed to Hillsborough in 1774, and died here March 30, 1809, aged 77. Dea. Symonds was a prominent man in the early history of the town. He possessed a strong mind, and solid judgment ; was a highly intelligent and useful citizen, and deservedly esteemed by his townsmen. Dea. S. was one of the fathers of the church, and maintained a highly exemplary christian character. Ile married Lucy Kimball, of Boxford, Mass .. who died Aug. 21, 1803, aged 69, having borne him thirteen children, ten of whom survived him. Dea. Paul Cooledge son of Nathaniel Cool- edge, sen. was born in Weston, Mass., removed here with his parents
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iu 1775, and died Aug. 20, 1835, aged 84. He married Miss Martha Jones, who died July 21, 1835, aged 78. Deacon Jacob Spaulding was a native of Chelmsford, Mass., removed here in 1790 and died May 14, 1838, aged 70. He left a wife and seven chil- dren. Dea. Joel Stow was born at Marlborough Mass. Nov. 19, 1766. He removed to Hillsborough when about 21 years of age, and resided here until his death, Oct. 17th 1838, aged 72. Deacon Stow was an energetic and useful citizen. For several years he served the town as one of their selectmen ; and represented them in the State Legislature four years from 1803. He loved the institu- tions of the Gospel, and did much towards sustaining them. He was ever active in supporting an Evangelical ministry, and staying up the hands of his pastor. He contributed liberally to the benevolent ob- jects of the day ; in his will bequeathing them $500 out of an estate of three thousand dollars, which made the amount of his benefac- tions at different periods equal to $1000. The memory of the just is blessed. Dea. Stow married Miss Rebecca Howe of Hillsbo- rough, April 10th 1794, who died March 19th ]
married Feb. 14, 1806, to Miss Elizabeth Bar Mass. Two of five children survive him.
Dea. Isaac Andrews, Jun., son of Dea. Isaac Andrews was born at Ipswich, Mass. Nov. 11th, 1755, removed here from Carlisle, Mass. in 1767. He is yet living in a vigorous and healthful old age ;. - his mental faculties unimpaired. He fought in the battle of Bunker hill, and preserves a minute and vivid recollection of the events of that memorable day, which he relates in a very interesting manner. Maj. Andrews has an intimate knowledge of the scenes which have transpired in Hillsborough, state of N. H., and of its inhabitants, dur- ing the seventy-four years he has been a resident here. Dea. Geo. Dascomb was born in Lunenburgh, Mass. Oct. 16th 1764 ; emigrar- ed to Milton, N. H., with his parents when he was two years old . ro- · moved to Hillsborough, in 1791.
In May 1813, a Baptist society was organized by a numl dividuals, cherishing the peculiar views of that denomination. ror seven years from this time, they were supplied with preaching but
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one sabbath to each month ; during this period they employed the labors of different ministers. The Rev. Messrs. Willard of Dublin, Higbee of Alstead, Elliott of Mason, Ambrose of Sutton, and Cum- mings of Sullivan, all ministered here occasionally. In the year 1819, they commenced holding meetings on the sabbath, when des- titute of the preaching of the gospel, which were conducted by them- selves as meetings for mutual prayer and conference. Aug. 31, 1828, the first Baptist church was gathered, Rev. Elijah Willard of Dub- lin preached the sermon. This church at its organization consisted of sixteen members, seven males and nine females. James Ayer, and Fisher Gay were appointed deacons. From 1820 to 1828, most of their preaching was by Rev. Charles Cummings. In 1828, he moved his family into the town, and commenced preaching con- stantly for this people. Until 1828, their meetings were held either in school houses or private dwellings. In November of that year, a house of worship sixty feet by forty-five which had been erected for their use was dedicated. Rev. Joseph Elliot, then of Mason, now of Alton, Illinois, preached the dedication sermon. In 1831, Rev.
Mr. Cummings returned with his family to Sullivan. He is now pastor of the Baptist church in Swanzey. In 1831, the church be- came connected with the Milford association of churches. After the dismission of the Rev. Mr. Cummings, the church had no permanent supply for several years. In 1834, the Rev. John Peacock labored with the church five months, during which time there was an interest- ing revival and about forty were added to the church. In 1835, Rev. Moses Cheney by invitation of the church and society moved his family here, and became their stated minister. After remaining in the place about fourteen months, he left in March 1836. The same year Rev. Jolin Atwood formerly of New Boston was invited by the church and society to become their pastor. He accepted and commenced his labors statedly, on the first of Feb. 1837, but never received the pastoral care of the church. For certain reasons resting principally with the leading members, the church has never admitted any person to assume a pastoral connexion with them. Af- ter continuing his labors with the church and society three years, Mr. Atwood was dismissed by the church in Feb. 1840, but con- tinued to preach for the society. The first church remained desti- tute until the first of Feb. 1841, when the Rev. Philip Chamberlain, from Campton, N. H. moved here and yet ministers to this church.
On the 5th of November 1840, the Independent Baptist Church was embodied by the advice and assistance of an Ecclesiastical coun- cil, convened for the purpose. The sermon on the occasion was delivered by the Rev. J. P. Appleton of Wilton, and the Fenlow- ship of the Council was presented by Rev. Phinchas Richardson of Hollis. The Rev. Jolin Atwood holds the relation of pastor to this church, which consisted when constituted of twenty members. _ Ind
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thirteen have since been added. The whole number of persons bap- tized in connection with the Baptist interest in Hillsborough, since the formation of the first church in 1820 is 105. The number add- ed by letter is 56; dismissed to other churches 43, expunged from the records 34, excluded 13, died 13. The present number of Bap- · tist professors in town is about 100.
Rev. John Atwood, A. M., the pastor, of the " Independent Baptist Church, in Hillsborough," was born in Hudson, N. H. October 3d 1795, prepared for college with Rev. Daniel Merrill of Hudson, was a member of Waterville College, Maine, from 1820 to 1824; was ordained pastor of the 1st Baptist Church in New Boston in May 1825, dismissed in Feb. 1835 and from that time labored in Frances- town until his removal to Hillsborough in Feb. 1837. A methodist church was organized in 1838, and a neat and commodious edifice of public worship erected for their accommodation in 1839. This house was dedicated Oct. 2d, of that year. Dedication sermon by Rev. Jared Perkins, then of Nashua.
As a matter not altogether uninteresting to the inhabitants of Hills- borough, it is thought proper to append a list of the sonracontotina of the town in the state legislature ; town clerks, annual town meetings and selectmen from the fi the present time. The year at the left hand of t time of election ; the figures at the right, the pe in office by elections in immediate succession.
Representatives.
Until 1792, Hillsborough was classed with Henniker ; neither town of itself being sufficiently populous to entitle it to a representa: tative till that year. John Dutton, William Wallace of Henniker, and Benjamin Pierce, represented the towns, while thus classed to. gether. Hillsborough has been represented by the following indi viduals since 1792.
1792, Benjamin Pierce, 11. 1829, Franklin Pierce, 4
1803, Joel Stoiv, · 4. 1833, Hiram Monroe, 6
1807, Elijah Beard. .AJerl inaker, 1
1812, James Wilson, 10. Elijah Monroe,
1822, Andrew Sargent, 4.
IS26, Thomas Wilson, 3.
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1841, Albert Baker,
IIenry D. Pierce. S
In 1839, it was ascertained that the town was entitled to two rop esentatives.
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Town Clerks.
VS, symonds, 1. 1805, Elijah Beard, 3.
Bradford, *. ,
1808 Andrew Sargent, S.
Liam Pope, 1. 1816, James Wilson, 7.
:mo. Bradford, 1. 1823, Andrew Sargent, 7 .-
muel Bradford, Jr., 1. 1830, Thomas Wilson, 2.
'illiam Pope, 1. 1832, Jonathan Beard, 3.
.drews, 5. 1835, Amos Flint, 6.
itton, 7.
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1841, Jotham Moore,
n August 1776, and William Pope was elected t selectman and town clerk, for the remainder of · owne died in 1795 and John McColly succeeded of that year.
rs of the Annual Town Meetings.
Ikins. 1. 1 1811. Beniamin Pierce. 3.
erce, 1. | 1030, Nvanum parker Foster, I.
1, 2. 1837, Hiram Monroe, 4,
erce, 5. | 1841, Albert Baker, et,
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Selectmen.
BW's, 3.
James Eaton, 6:
C. 1705, Samuel Bradford,
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3. 1797, George Dascomb, 2.
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3. 1799, Elijah Beard, 9.
3. 1800, Jacob Spaulding, pc,
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onds, 1. 1805, Andrew Sargent, 11.
Iford,s'r." 1.
1 1806, Silas Dutton,
3. 1794, Calvin Stevens, 11.
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John McClintock, 1. -
1S08, David Starret, 1.
1776, Asa Dresser, 1. Joseph Curtis Barnes, 2.
.Archibald Taggart, 1. 1809, Timothy Wyman, 2.
William Pope, 2. 1810, James Wilson, 13.
1777, John McColley, 1.
1811, Joel Stow,
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Moses Steel, 1. 1812, Samuel Barnes, 1.
1. 1813, Luther Smith,± 1.
1778, Timothy Bradford, Sam'l Bradford, Jr. 2. 1S14, Samuel Gibson, 2.
Daniel McNeil, 1. 1.
1816, Joel Stow, Jonathan Tilton,
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1779, Ammi Andrews,
- James McColley, 1. 1818, George Little, 2.
1780, William Pope, Calvin Stevens, 2.
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1820, William McClintock, 1. 1.
1821, . Alexander McCoy, Peter Codman, 2.
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1823, Andrew Sargent, 7.
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Archibald Taggart, 2.
Reuben Hatch, 1. Solomon McNeil, 1.
1824. Joel Stow, 2.
Thomas Wilson,
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1826, Roniamin 'Tuttle,
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1783, Isaac Andrews, Jr. 1.
1784, James McColley, 1.
1785, William Taggart, I. 1831, Jonathan Beard,
. 1786. John Bradford, 1.
1832, Levi Goodale, . .
. Samuel C. Dutton, 1.
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1788, Isaac Andrews, Jr.
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1835, Levi Goodale,
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1789, Jolin MicColley, 2.
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1838, James Currier,
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. 1791, Isaac Andrews,
. 1792, John McColley,
1793, Enos Towne, t
1. 1S10, Hiram Monroe,
Solomon Andrews,
1.| 1841, Sandy Smith.
1794, Calvin Stevens,
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* Cant. Samuel Bradford died in Ang. 1776, and William F
serve in the offices of town cle:"; and first selee man, for the Smith resigned the office of selectmat, on account of its ist business and Samuel Gibson was elected in his stead for the
,
Jacob Flint, ›1.
1781, Isaac Andrews, 7. 1822, Jocl Stow,
John Dutton, 12.
John McClary, 1.
1782, The three first of the
5 elected in 1782 con- stituted the board in 1782.
1828, Hiram Monroe,
1830, Peter Codman,
Isaac Jones Cooledya
4.
William Symonds, 1.
1787, William Taggart,
1.
1833, Joseph Phipps,
1834, Amos Flint,
7.
Paul Cooledge,
1836, Ransom Bixby.
2.
1790, John McClary,
2. 1839, Daniel Brown, 3. Jotham Moore,
1
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