History of Rockingham and Strafford counties, New Hampshire : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 71

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Philadelphia : J. W. Lewis
Number of Pages: 1714

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A marked feature of his life was its beneficence. It truly exemplified a religion that "visits the widow and the fatherless in their affliction." It was not a cold, narrow, heartless form with him, hut a life of active goodness, reaching out in the direction of need. Like his Master, "he went about doing good." He was eminently self-forgetful. Visiting the sick and relieving the needy were more than daily duties, they were labors of love. And in this work he sought out those who had the fewest friends and the most press- ing wants. The almshouse was made more cheerful by his frequent visits. He was welcomed there as the

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poor man's friend. Many an inmate of the jail or convict of the prison had occasion to remember him for his kindly words, his earnest prayer, his gift of a Bible, and, in not a few cases, his seed-thought of hope that started into being a new life. The poor and unfortunate of Rockingham County had reason to thank God for the life of Deacon Moses. Of his manner of doing good it is enough to say that he illustrated the spirit of the precept, " He that giveth, let him do it with simplicity ; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness." He was ready with his means to answer his own prayers, but never with ostentation, the recipient being often the only one to whom the act of kindness was known. His ministries by the bedside of the sick and the dying were always suit- able. He seemed to know just how to approach the sufferer with kindly words, and how, with singular appropriateness, to carry his case to God. His motto was, " Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst." His activities did not cease till the very close of his life. His old age was beautiful for its serenity, its childlikeness, its strength, and its ripeness. He died, after a short illness, surrounded by his family, Dec. 24, 1877, at the age of eighty-five years, three months, and fourteen days. "The memory of the just is blessed !"

GILMAN BARKER.

Gihnan Barker is descended from one Josiah Bar- ker, and is the son of Noah Barker and Deborah (Gilman) Barker. Noah Barker was born in Exeter, N. H., Sept. 8, 1763. He married, first, Mary Phil- brook, Oct. 7, 1789. Their children were Josiah, born July 25, 1790; Benjamin, born May 28, 1792; Noah, born March 22, 1794; Lydia, May 21, 1796; and John, July 3, 1798.

Mrs. Barker died May 17, 1800. Mr. Barker mar- ried for his second wife Deborah Gilman, Oct. 21, 1800. She was born June 29, 1773. Their children were Mary G., born Sept. 17, 1801 ; then three chil- dren who died in infancy ; then Gilman, born March 1, 1808 ; Susannah G., April 27, 1810; Deborah, July 16, 1812; and William, Nov. 5, 1815. Of the above, Josiah, Benjamin, Noah, Lydia, John, and Deborah are dead. Of those living, Mary married John Scam- mon, of Stratham ; Susan married Nathaniel Shute, of Exeter; and William is a jeweler in Elgin, Ill. Mrs. Barker died Nov. 21, 1855, and Mr. Barker, May 10, 1858, in his ninety-fifth year.

Gilman Barker, whose portrait accompanies this sketch, had very meagre educational facilities during his boyhood, but made the best of what opportunities were presented. He was the son of a farmer, and chose that as his lifetime occupation. He married, first, Emeline, daughter of Deacon Daniel Smith, of Brentwood, January, 1839. To them were born three children,-Sarah, born May 5, 1842; Annie E., born Dec. 6, 1846 ; William G., born July 10, 1849. Mrs. Barker died May 13, 1851, and Mr. Barker married

for his second wife Lucy Ann, daughter of Thomas K. Russell, of Brentwood, June, 1853. Their chil- dren were Arthur C., born June 2, 1858, and Charles W., born June 4, 1863. Of these, Sarah married William C. Marble, of Methnen. They have three children,-Maud, Charles, and Ernest. William G. married Alice Amadon, of Bellows Falls, Vt .; they have two children living, Lucy and William, and one dead, Edith. Arthur C. is a machinist in Provi- dence, R. I .; Charles W., also a machinist, is in Bel- lows Falls, Vt. Mr. Barker resides on the old home- stead, which has been in possession of the family since about 1740. It is a large and valuable farm. In politics Mr. Barker is a Republican. He is a member of the First Congregational Church, Exeter. He is a modest, unassuming man, never has sought office or distinction, preferring a quiet, honest, unos- tentatious life, free from the cares, strife, turmoil, and intrigue incident to a public career. He is a very energetic, active man, and at seventy-two years of age his step is more brisk and his movements more sprightly than most men of forty.

He is a man who has the confidence and esteem of those who know him; and his reputation for truth, honesty, and nobility of character is beyond cavil or dispute.

CHAPTER XL.

FREMONT.

Geographical-Topographical-Early History-Incorporation-Poplin- Fremont-Military History.

THE town of Fremont lies near the centre of the county and is bounded as follows: on the north by Epping ; on the east by Brentwood; on the south by Danville and Sandown; and on the west by Chester and Raymond. The surface is generally level and the soil fertile. The early history of this town will be found in the history of Exeter and Brentwood, of which towns it originally formed a part. At the set- ting off of Brentwood from Exeter, in 1742, it became a part of the latter town and remained such until June 22, 1764, when it was organized as a separate town. It was originally called Poplin, but in 1854 changed to its present name, in honor, doubtless, of Gen. John C. Fremont, the first candidate of the Re- publican party for President.

The precise settlement of the town is not known. Rev. Orlo Hines was the first minister. There are two churches, Free Baptist and Methodist.

Fremont is a station on the Nashua and Rochester Railroad, seventy miles from Worcester. It is twenty- four miles west of Portsmouth, ten west of Exeter, and thirty southeast from Concord.

SOLDIERS OF FREMONT IN THE WAR OF THE REBELLION. Joseph R. West, Co. B, 4th Regt .; enl. Sept. 18, 1861; disch. April 6, 1864.

Charles W. Brown, Co. I, 5th Regt .; enl. Aug. 11, 1863; disch. July 15, 1865.

Gilman Barker

Robert J. French

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Orrin West, Co. 1, 5th Regt .; enl. Marcb 22, 1864; absent, sick ; no disch. furnished.

Michael Flynn, Co. C, 5th Regt .; enl. Sept. 12, 1864; disch. June 28, 1865.

T. Yelton, Co. B, 5th Regt .; died Feb. 1, 1863.

John Loane, Co. D, 5th Regt .; en1. Sept. 12, 1864.

James Smith, Co. H1, 5th Regt .; enl. Sept. 12, 1864; absent, sick, April 6, 1865; no disch. furnished.

Jacob Vogle, Co. H, 5th Regt .; enl. Aug. 11, 1863 ; disch. Dec. 15, 1863. Bruce D. Osgood, sergt. Co. C, 6th Regt .; enl. Nov. 27, 1861.

William B. Cadmus, Co. C, 6th Regt .; enl. Nov. 27, 1861 ; disch. Dec. 16, 1862.

William L. Neal, Co. C, 6th Regt .; enl. Nov. 27, 1861; killed Dec. 13, 1862.

Julius Koening, 6th Regt. ; enl. May 17, 1864.

George D. Foss, Co. D, 8th Regt .; enl. Dec. 20, 1861 ; disch. July 5. 1862. Heury llutchiason, Co. D, 8th Regt .; enl. Dec. 20, 1861 ; died Oct. 26, 1863.

Thomas G. Judd, Co. A, 9th Regt .; enl. Ang. 7, 1862; trans. to V. R. C. Oct. 7, 1863.

Perley R. Gordon, Co. C, 10th Regt .; enl Sept. 16, 1862; disch. Marchi 18, 1863.

Joho Clarken, Co. F, 10th Regt. ; enl. Sept. I, 1862 ; died Dec. 26, 1864. Plummer D. Small, corp. Co. B, 11th Regt .; enl. Ang. 28, 1862; pro. to sergt. ; disch. June 4, 1865.

Sylvester McLane, Co. B, 11th Regt .; enl. Aug. 28, 1862; disch. Jude 4, 1865

George W. Morrill, Co. B, 11th Regt .; enl. Aug. 28, 1862; killed Dec. 13, 1862.

George F. Small, Co. B, 11th Regt .; enl. Sept. 2, 1862; disch. June 4, 1865.

Joseph L. Small, Co. B, 11th Regt. ; eul. Aug. 28, 1862; disch. Jnne 4, 1865.

Moses P. Stevenson, Co. B, 11th Regt .; enl. Ang. 28, 1862 ; disch. April 29, 1863.

John C. Trickey, Co. B, 11th Regt .; en1. Ang. 28, 1862; died March 1, 1863.

John W. Marsh, Co. B, 11th Regt .; eol. Aug. 28, 1862; killed Dec. 13, 1862.

Joseph Sanborn, Jr., corp. Co. C, 11th Regt. ; enl. Ang. 21, 1862; disch. June 4, 1865.

Orrin Bean, Co. C, 11th Regt. ; enl. Ang. 21, 1862; discb. June 4, 1865. Charles 0. Copp, Co. C, 11th Regt .; enl. Aug. 21, 1862; pro. to corp. June 4, 1865.

John B. Clement, Co. C, 11tb Regt .; enl. Aug. 21, 1862; disch. June 4, 1865.

Enoch F. Osgood, Co. C, 11th Regt. ; enl. Aug. 21, 1862; killed Dec. 13, 1862.

John A. Tilton, Co. C, 11th Regt .; enl. Ang. 26, 1862; disch. Jan. 24, 1863.

George A. Tilton; Co. C, 11th Regt. ; en1. Aug. 26, 1862; died May 12, 1864.

Josiah West, Co. C, 11th Regt .; eul. Ang. 26, 1862; disch. June 4, 1865. George D. Fuss, Co. C, 11th Regt .; eul. Ang. 19,1864; trans. to 6th Regt .; disch. July- 17, 1865.

Charles Muller, Co. A, 11th Regt .; eol. Dec. 19, 1863 ; trans. to 6th Regt. ; no disch. giveo.

Charles Fries, 11th Regt .; enl. Dec. 23, 1863.

Louis Ferry, Co. H, 11th Regt .; enl. Dec. 19, 1863.

John Gippert, Co. K, 11th Regt .; enl. Dec. 19, 1863; disch. Aug. 14, 1865. James Toben, Co. K, 14th Regt. ; enl. July 29, 1864 ; disch. July 27, 1865. David Sanborn, Co. K, 15th Regt .; enl. Oct. 16, 1862; disch. Aug. 13, 1863.

Joseph W. Bishop, Co. B, 18th liegt. ; enl. Sept. 14, 1864 ; disch. June 10, 1865.

Daniel A. Webster, Co. B, 18th Regt .; enl. Sept. 13, 1864; died March 27, 1×65.

Warren D. Lovering, Co. E, H. Art .; enl. Sept. 5, 1864 ; disch. June 15, 1865.

Orrin West, Co. F, 2d Regt. U. S. S. S .; trans. to 6th Regt. March 22, 1864 ; absent, sick ; no disch. furnished.

Hiramı P. Beede, Co. E, 2d Regt. U. S. S. S .; enl. Sept. 9, 1861; re-enl. Jan. 4, 1864 ; traos. to 5th Regt. Jau. 30, 1865 ; absent, Jnne 28, 1865 ; no disch. furnished.

Joseph Toland, U. S. C. T .; enl. April 6, 1865; date disch. unknown. John H. Carr, Jr., date disch. unknown.

James Mager, date disch. unknowo.

Jamies Carroll, date disch. unknown.

Robert Baker, date disch. unknown.

George Merrill, date disch. unknown. Samuel Wilson, date disch. unknown.

Thomas Fowler, enl. Ang. 26, 1864 ; date disch. unknown.

George W. Wiggin, enl. Aug. 26, 1864 ; date disch. unknown.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

ROBERT S. FRENCH.

Robert S. French was born March 21, 1801, in the town of Danville, N. H. He is the son of Jonathan French, of that town, who was one of the most promi- nent men of his community. He was a man of strong religious proclivities, and an earnest, faithful Chris- tian. He possessed the confidence of his fellow- townsmen to a remarkable degree, and did a great deal of probate and justice business, was a represen- tative to the Legislature three years, and held various other offices. He was an eminently pious, earnest, honest man (see French history, in another part of this volume). When Robert S. was twenty years of age he went to reside with an aunt in Chester, and after his father's death, in 1828, he made Chester his home, remaining with his aunt until her death. While living in Chester he was elected selectman two years. In 1835 he came to Fremont, and in Novem- ber of that year he married Sarah, daughter of Abel and Abagail (Wood) Kimball, of that town. She was born in May, 1805, and died Oct. 6, 1875. She was a devoted wife, a kind, affectionate mother, and a generous, constant friend. She had learned early in life what it is to battle with the world. Her father died when she was but sixteen years of age, leaving her and her widowed mother alone. The cares of the farm devolved upon them entirely. They had a hard fight, but sustained themselves heroically and well.

When she and Mr. French were married he took charge of the place, and from that time to the present it has steadily and constantly been improved, beauti- fied, and rendered more valuable. The old, tumble- down, dilapidated buildings were removed, and in their stead he has reared handsome structures,-a commodious and elegant residence, with numerous and spacious out-houses.

He has been a very successful man in business, and has surrounded himself with all the comforts and con- veniences in his home which would tend to make his home-life enjoyable. He has always been Repub- lican in politics, and a Free-Will Baptist in religion. He has twice represented his town in the Legislature, in 1856 and also in 1878, and has been selectman two years. Mr. French is a man of fine physique, and at eighty-two years of age is hale and active, and at- tends to more business than most young men would like to undertake. He has but one child, a daughter, Sarah E., who resides with her father. Miss French has inherited all her father's business qualities and

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intellectuality. She has taught twenty-seven terms | Mrs. Beede died Dec. 30, 1846, and Mr. Beede has of school,-eleven in Fremont, seven in Brentwood, two in Raymond, and three in Sandown. She has always received the highest encomiums of praise from superintendents and patrons for thoroughness and success as an instructor of youth. She is a rigid dis- ciplinarian, an earnest worker in the school-room, and an intelligent, cultivated woman ; just the kind of guardian and guide to direct the young mind in the proper pathway, and encourage its progress.

DANIEL BEEDE.

Daniel Beede is descended from one Eli Beede, who emigrated from the Isle of Jersey to this country about the year 1700, being then about sixteen years of age. He married Mehitable Sleeper, and to them were born six children,-Ilezekiah, Daniel, Thomas, Jonathan, Elizabeth, and - Jonathan was born Sept. 18, 1734. He married Anna Sleeper, born Feb. 17, 1736. They had ten children, -Ruth, born May 22, 1759; Jonathan, born Dec. 24, 1760; Naomi, born Jan. 18, 1 1763; Mary, born Nov. 11, 1764; Huldah, Jan. 31, 1767 ; Hannah, March 31, 1769; John, April 8, 1771 ; Moses, July 16, 1773; Abraham, June 27, 1775; Eli, Sept. 9, 1777. He married for his second wife Susan- nah Hoag. He was the first of his family who joined the Society of Friends, in which church he became a minister, and all his descendants since his day have been birthright members of this society. He died June 14, 1825. Eli, his son, married Ruth Peaslee, Oct. 22, 1800. They had four children, -Jonathan, born Jan. 4, 1802; Daniel, born March 28, 1804; Eli, born Aug. 1, 1806 ; and Mary, born May 18, 1808. He was a farmer, and held various town offices. Ile died in the prime of life, March 5, 1822. Mrs. Beede, his wife, died Nov. 13, 1842. Of their children, Jonathan is living now in Iowa. 1le married Ezubah Leishure, May 18, 1842. Eli is living in South Hampton, N. H. He married Miriam Huntington, Oct. 2, 1834. Their children are Ruth Ann, born Dec. 4, 1835; Phebe, Feb. 12, 1838; Lindley M., Feb. 5, 1840; Mary Ellen, Jan. 18, 1843. Mrs. Beede died July, 1845. He married for his second wife a sister of the first, Elizabeth Hunt- ington, born April 20, 1822. They were married Aug. 24, 1846. Tbir children are Anna M., born March 4, 1848; Almira B., Nov. 15, 1850; Daniel S., Jan. 31, 1852 ; Charles E., Jan. 5, 1854; John J., Sept. 10; 1856 ; Lillie H., July 18, 1863.

Daniel Beede received a common-school education, supplemented by an attendance of six months at Y. M. B. School, Society of Friends, Providence, R. I. He made remarkable progress in his studies, particu- larly in the science of mathematics. He married, Oet. 9, 1834, Ann Elizabeth, daughter of John Fol- som, of Epping (see Folsom history in this volume). They had two children,-Susan L., born June 12, 1836, and George F., born Jan. 5, 1838. Susan mar- ried Andrew Philbrick, of Danville, June 4, 1868.

never married again. He has been a minister in his church between twenty and thirty years, and has trav- led quite extensively both in the United States and Canada. He has been clerk or assistant clerk of so- ciety meeting for more than fifty years. His grand- father, his father, himself, and his son have each been selectmen of their town. He has been superintend- ent of school committee twenty years, was a member of Constitutional Convention of 1850, and has held various other offices and positions of trust. In poli- tics he has always been Whig and Republican. He bears in his face the stamp of honor, truthfulness, and integrity, and through the course of a long and active life has so deported himself as to make friends of all with whom he came in contact; and now that his days draw near their close, can look back without regret, and review his career without remorse.

George F. Beede, his son, was married May 20, 1863, to Ruth P., daughter of John and Sarah Nichols, of Winslow, Me. She was born April 3, 1839. Their children are William B., born Aug. 3, 1864; Annie E., July 16, 1866; Louis A., May 20, 1868; George E., June 24, 1870 ; Mary Alice, Oct. 14, 1874; Augustine, Marcb 27, 1876; Charles C., June 9, 1877 ; Abbie S., Jan. 15, 1880. He attended the Friends' school at Providence three winters, and one term at Oak Grove Seminary, Vassalboro', Me. By occupation he is a farmer, and also deals in lumber. He has been rep- resentative to Legislature two years, superintendent of schools ten years, selectman nine years, and chair- man of the board eight years; is also justice of peace and land surveyor. He lives on the land owned by the original Eli Beede, and settled by Jonathan about 1760.

JOHN WHITTIER.

John Whittier, son of Aaron and Lydia (Worthen) Whittier, was born in Raymond, Rockingham Co., N. H., Aug. 12, 1818. Being reared a farmer's son, he had only such educational advantages as were af- forded by the common schools of his town, which at that early day were rather meagre. Hle made the best use possible, however, of such facilities as were pre- sented, and succeeded in obtaining a fair education. At about eighteen or twenty years of age he learned carpentering and followed this trade until the death of his brother, who had remained at home with his father, called him back to the old homestead to take charge of the affairs there. He married, Sept. 12, 1849, Mary A. Lovering, born Aug. 31, 1825. She was the daughter of Daniel and Ruth (Atwood) Lov- ering. Mr. Lovering was a native of Raymond, and Mrs. Lovering of Hampstead, her father being James Atwood, who resided on the old Atwood homestead, and was a descendant of one of the earliest pioneers of that town. Mr. and Mrs. Whittier were married at Epping and came immediately to Fremont to re-

DANIEL BEEDE.

John Whittier

Horatio Beede

Horatio Beede was the son of Phineas and Miriam ' Hannah Fellows, of Danville. She was born June (Taylor) Beede, of Fremont. He was one of a family of five children,-Horatio, born Dec. 18, 1797, Sally, Mary, Phineas, and William T. Sally married Samuel Smith; she is now a widow, living in Bristol. Mary married David Robinson, is also a widow, and resides in Lawrence, Mass. Phineas Beede, Sr., was a prom- inent and worthy member of his town. He was a Federalist and Whig in polities, and in religious faith a Methodist. He died Jan. 7, 1863. His father was a sergeant in the Revolutionary war, and was descended from Eli Beede, who emigrated to this country from Jersey Isles about 1650. (See Beede history elsewhere in this volume.)

Horatio was reared a farmer and received only such education as was to be obtained at the common schools of that day. His life was chiefly spent in agricultural pursuits, with the exception of about seven years spent in Boston when a young man, dur- ing which time he never lost a day from his employ- ment except when he came home to visit his parents. At the expiration of this period he came back to Fremont, and purchased the farm upon which he re- sided to the time of his death, and which his son, Phineas B., now owns. He married, April 12, 1824,

11, 1799. Their children were Hiram P., born Feb. 26, 1827; Mary M., born May 13, 1829; Phineas B., born Sept. 16, 1831 ; and Sarah J., born Oct. 18, 1840. Hiram P. lives now in Chalk Monnd, Kan. fle was a volunteer in Co. E, First New Hampshire Volunteer Sharpshooters, and was wounded at the battle of Fair Oaks. Mary M. married Smith Rowell, and resides in Sandown ; Sarah J. married Geo. W. Bassett, and lives in Fremont. Mr. Beede was a captain of militia. IIe was seleetman of his town, and also a representative to the Legislature. In religious belief he was a Universalist. He was a remarkably liberal-minded man, of broad views and sound judgment, of sterling integrity of character, firmness, and decision ; independent in thought and action. A man who acted from principle, and aeted fearlessly. Mrs. Beede died Jan. 27, 1862. Mr. Beede married for his second wife Mrs. Susan E. Tilton. (See history of French family in this volume.) He died Feb. 16, 1878. Phineas B. married, Oct. 29, 1856, Ann R., daughter of James and Affa (Atwood) Leavitt. They have but one child, Charles Ellsworth, born May 10, 1861. He is on the old homestead with his parents.

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side, where, on small capital, Mr. Whittier established himself as a shoe-box manufacturer and a dealer in lumber. From a small beginning he, by dint of un- tiring energy, fair dealing, and a far-seeing business policy, succeeded in rapidly building up a large and Incrative business, and soon became one of the most successful men of the town. He dealt considerably in real estate, and through the course of a pushing, active, successful business career he built up and maintained a reputation for honesty, sincerity, can- dor, and fair dealing which it is the lot of few men to obtain. Ile was one of the few men against whom the voice of envy and malice seemed to be hushed. He died April 14, 1873, leaving one child,-Hattie A. As soon as the estate was settled up, Mrs. Whittier, with her daughter, removed to Manchester, N. H., where she now resides. She has a pleasant, beautiful home, and by her amiability and kindness of heart has won a large circle of friends.

CHAPTER XLI.

GREENLAND.

Geographical-Topographical-Petition for Privileges-Petition for a Township-Documentary History-Petition of Inhabitants of " Break- fast Ilill"-Other Petitions-Taveras-War of the Revolution-Action of the Towns-Town Stock of Ammunition-Hiring Soldiers-An- nexation to Massachusetts.

THE town of Greenland lies in the eastern part of the county, and is bounded on the north by Great Bay and the town of Newington; on the east by Portsmouth and Rye; on the south by North Hamp- ton and Stratham ; and on the west by Stratham. The surface of the town is rolling and its soil fertile.

Documentary History .- The parish of Greenland was incorporated in 1703, and two years later, 1705, the inbabitants petitioned for liberty to have " a min- ister and school-master among themselves. The fol- lowing is a copy of the petition :

Petition of the inhabitants of Greenland for PriviledgeR-1705.

To llis Excellency JJoseph Dudley Esq-Govern and Comander in Chiefe in and over his Majesties province of New Hampshire and Vice Ad- miral of the same-

The humble Petition of John Johnson Abraham Lewis and Samuell Weeks on behalfe of themselves and the Inhabitants of Greenland, be- longing to the Town of Portsmouth.

Humbly Sheweth

That there are about three hundred & Twenty persons : mien women and Children in Greenland who are Oblidged to come to the Bank to meeting, and the distance beiog five and six miles and the season of the yeare occasioning bad travelling as alsoe the danger of the Enemy makes it very difficult and Tedious to gett to the said meeting, or to send their children every day to school being aot able to Table them abroad : Soe that your poor petitioners are almost deprived of publickly hearing the word of God or getting their clubireo Educated with Read- ing and writing And your petitioners have desired at a publick Towne meeting to have the Liberty of a minister and schoolmaster among themselves. They paying their sallary and to be Exempted from pay- ing to the minister and schoolmaster at the Bank but there is noe care taken about itt by the Town who continues Silent ia the matter.

May it therefore please yr Excelleacy to Consider the premise, and to order as you in your prudent Judgment shall see meet relateing to the same whereby yor petilinners may obtaine the priviledge of a minister and schoolmaster among themselves as aforesaid, And they as in duty bound shall ever pray &c

JOHN JOHNSON ABRAHAM LEWIS SAMUEL WEEKS

5th May 1705

This Petition is referred to the Select mea of Portemo to make answer and objections if they have any to myselfe in a months time.

J. DUDLEY.

In 1716, Ebenezer Johnson and others petitioned to be joined to the parish of Greenland, as follows:

17th January 1716.

To the Honourable George Vaughan Esq. L' Governor of his Majesties Province of New Hampshire and the Honourable his Majesties Coun- 801-

The Humble petition of the Inhabitants That live on the Pattin adja- cent to Greenland who are on this side of the line which was formerly Run between Portsmouth aod Exeter begining att Wulls Crick & running to Hamptoo bounds-Humbly Sheweth

That we the subscribers would humbly pray that we may be joined to Greenland Parrish because we there commonly attend the worship of God, which is abuodaatly more convenient for us than any other place of pablick worship aad have diverse of us been helpe full in building an house to worship God Lu there att sd Parrish.

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History of Rockingham and Strafford counties, New Hampshire : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Part 71

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton) Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Philadelphia : J. W. Lewis Number of Pages: 1714

Author: Hurd, D. Hamilton (Duane Hamilton)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Philadelphia : J. W. Lewis
Number of Pages: 1714