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Ilill, near Boston. In 1778, he partici- pated in General Sullivan's expedition to Rhode Island, and he resigned his military appointment, 20 June, 1782. In 1780 he was appointed a commissioner of the board of admiralty, which post he de- clined. He was state superintendent of finances in 1782-4, appointed judge of the supreme conrt 20 June, 1782, and justice of the peace and quorum throughout the s ate in December, 1784 and acted in this capacity till his death."
Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biog- ruthy.
The Whipple School in Portsmouth, , was thus named in 1890, in honor of Wil- liam Whipple, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, by the city of Ports- mouth. at the suggestion of Storer Post, G. A. R .; which, in the following year presented an oil portrait of General Whipple to the city, to be placed in the
of the Portraits of General William Whipple and Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, November 20th, 1891, by Storer Post to the city of Portsmouth, N. II." Portsmouth, 1891. The Farragut por- trait was presented for, and has been
Mayor and AAldermen of Portsmonth, was
White, John-7th N. H.
"Private, C'o. G. Residence or assign-
At an early period of the contest be- tween the colonies and Great Britain he ment, Manchester. Date of Muster, took a decided part in favor of the for- Nov. 25, 1861, for 3 years. Wounded mer. He was elected a delegate from New slightly at Fort Wagner, S. C., July Is, Hampshire to the Continental Congress 1863. Röenlisted, Private, Co. G. Resi- dence or assignment, Portsmouth. Date in 1775, taking his seat in May, was re- elected, 23 January, 1776, took his seat on of Muster, Feb. 28, 1861, for 3 years. Wounded near Laurel Ilill, Va., Oct. ", 1861. Mustered out July 20, 1865."
Adjutant General's Records, N. II.
Whitehouse, Eben E .- War 1812.
Whitehouse, Samuel N .- U. S. Navy.
"Carpenter, U. S. Navy, from 1861 to the time of his death." Stone.
"Carpenter, 17 July, IS61." Hamersly's General Navy Register.
"Retired list, March 8, 1890."-"Died at Brooklyn, N. Y., January 2, 1891."
Nagy Registers, 1891 and 1892.
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Whittier, Samuel C .- 11th & 23rd Mass.
Member Storer Post, G. A. R.
"Assistant Surgeon, 11th Mass, Resi- dence, Boston. Date of Commission, August 29, 1862.
Surgeon, 23rd Mass. Date of Com- mission, May 26. 1864 Mustered ont June 25, 1865."
Adjutant General's Records, Muss. "Birthplace, Dover, N. H." Post Records.
Samuel C. Whittier, M. D., died in Portsmouth, N. H., February Ist, 1893.
"Samvel Crook Whittier was born at Dover. this state, Jan. 3, 1837, and was, consequently, 56 years old at the time of his death. He was the third son of John and Hannah ( Hanson ) Whittier, a grand- son of Obadiah, and a cousin to the poet John Greenleaf Whittier.
Hle attended school at West Lebanon, Me., and was fitted for college at Frank- lin Academy, Dover.
lle gradnated from Harvard Medical College in the summer of 1862, and on the 20th of Angust, of the same year, was commissioned Assistant Surgeon of the 11th Mass. Vol. Infantry, which reg- iment he joined at Fairfax Seminary, Va., on the Ith of September following.
He remained with this regimeut, ren- dering his country distinguished services, until May 26, 1866, when he was commis- sioned Surgeon of the 23d Mass. Vol. In- fantry, with which organization he re- mained until his muster out in June, 1865. Both commissions bear the antograph of Massachusetts' celebrated war governor, lohn .1. Andrew.
At the battle of Gettysburg, Surgeon Whittier was placed in charge of a large number of wounded Confederate officers, captured in Pickett's memorable charge, and it was to him the dying Mississip- pian, Gen. Barksdale, said: Why was Hooker succeeded by Meade ? We will whip you tomorrow.'
Returning from the war he practised medicine and surgery for a time in Lynn and Boston, Mass., and in Great Falls, this state."
"On the 22d of November, 1869, Dr. Whittier took up his residence in this city, where he has since lived." ".As a physician and surgeon he took high rank," and "every one of his patients considered him a friend as well as physi- cian."
lle was a member of "Storer Post, No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic, in which he was mastered May 26, Isst, and had held for several years the position of June 21, 1865." Surgeon.
On the Sunday preceeding Memorinl Day, 1891, at the service held by Storer Post in Grand Army hall in comunemora- tion of its comrad's who had died dur- ing the preceding year, Dr. Whittier de- livered the Memorial address, pronounced by those who heard it one of the most eloquent, impressive and tenderly pa- thetic efforts ever delivered in Grand Army hall on a similar occasion."
Portsmouth Daily Eve. Times, Feb. 1, 1893.
"The funeral services over the remains of Dr. S. C. Whittier were held at the Middle street Baptist church, Sunday [Feb. 5, 1893], Rev. H. M. Dean oflicia- ting, Rev. Win. H. Alden, D. D., being in- able to come. The church was filled with the friends of the deceased and large del- egations from Osgood L dge, I. O. O F., De Witt Clinton Commanders, Knights Templar, and Storer Post, G. A. R Both of the impressive services of the Odd Fellows and Knights Templar were per- formed in the church, and those of the Grand Army at the cemetery."
Portsmouth Daily Eve. Post. Feb. 6, 1893. Wholley, James-30th Mass.
Member Storer Post, G. A. R. "James Wholey." Stone.
"Private, Co. E Residence, Lawrence, Mass. Enusted Oct. 29, 1861. Date of Mnster, Oct. 29. 1861, for 3 years. Mus- tered out Nov. 29, IsBl."
Adjutant General's Records, Muss.
Wiggin, Samuel P .- War 1812.
Willey, Henry J .- 10th N. H.
Enlisted as "Henry 1. Willey." "II. J. W.' Stone.
"Private, Co. G. Residence or assign- ment, Portsmonth. Date of Muster, Sept. 1, 1862, for 3 years. Promoted to Corporal. Reduced to Private at his own request, Oet .. 1862. Promoted to Corpo- ral, Dec. 21, 18H. Promoted to Ser- geant, Feb. 1, 1865. Mustered out June 21, 1865,
Adjutant General's Records, N. II.
Willey, John-War 1812.
"Capt. JJohn Willey died at Faith Home [ Portsmonth, N. H. ]. A veteran of the war of 1812." Nous.
Wilson, Robert-U. S. Navy, Wingate, William-10th N. H.
"Private, Co. G. Residence or as- signment, Portsmouth. Date of Muster, Sept. 4, 1812, for 3 years. Mustered out
Adjutant General's Records, . II.
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Wood, Charles A .- U. S. M. C.
Ilis stone reads incorrectly-"C. A. Wood, U. S. Navy."
Yates, Arthur R .- U. S. Navy.
Member Storer Post, G. A. K.
"Arthur Reid Yates, Captain, U. S. N. 1835.1891." Stone.
"Acting Midshipman, 24 September, 1856 [1853]. Midshipman, 10 June, 1857. Passed Midshipman, 25 June, 1860. Mas- ter, 24 Detober, ISGD. Lieutenant, 18 April, 1861. Lieutenant-Commander, 16 November. IsGl. Commander, 6 Feb- ruary. 1872."
Humorsky's General Nagy Register.
"Appointed from New York. . ('aptain, 9 February, Isst."
Nary Register, 1891.
"Born in New York. Entered Naval Academy. September 24, 1838 ; graduated. IST : from Is37 until [sco, in steamer 'Mississippi', AAsiatic squadron ; Anty Isto, until December, Isto, In steam-sloop 'Brooklyn', Gulf Squadron; from Decem- ber, 1800, until December, 1863, in the sloop 'Cyane. Pacitic Squadron.
Commissioned as Lientenant, April Is, Isol ; from January, Isol, until August, Isol, steamer 'Angusta'; a volunteer on board the flag-ship 'Hartford' at battle of Mobile Bay (See Admiral Farragut's Re- port); evening of day of the battle, placed in command of the captured gun- boat 'Selma'; from that time until June, "U. S. Ilag, by Storer Post, in Is90, to the Farragut School, which will be found in "The Presentation of Flags to the Schools of Portsmouth, N. H , October 9th, 1800, by Storer Post, " Portsmouth, 1890. His death was deeply launented by many friends.
1567, snecessively in command of 'Selma', J. P. Jackson', and .Chocura', Gulf Squadron.
Commissioned as Lientenant-Comman- der, November 16, 1861: September, 1867, until June, 1868, Executive Officer of flag-ship 'Piscataqna', Asiatic Squad- ron; from June, Is68 until July, 1860, snecessively in command of steamers "AAshuelot' and 'I'nadilla', same Squadron ; Naval Academy, 1870-2.
Commissioned as Commander, Febru- ary 6, 1872; commanding 'Manhattan' (iron-clad), North Atlantic Station. 1873; commanding receiving-ship 'Sabine' [Portsmouth, N. 11.,] 1875-6; Leagne Island Navy Yard, 1877-8; commanding 'Alliance', North Atlantic Station, 1979- $1: Navy Yard. Portsmouth, 1881 - 1.
Promoted to Captain, February, 1881; commanding training-ship New Hamp- shire', 1881-7; waiting orders, 1887-8; commanding .Pensacola', Asiatic [ North Atlantic | Station, ISS8-90."
Hamersly's Naval Records, 1890.
"Birthplace. Schenectady, New York; residence, Portsmouth, N. Il. . .
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Captain of Yard, Navy Yard, Ports- mouth, N. H., 1sim-1.
Died at U. S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, November 1, 1891."
Soldiers Memorial, 1992.
"A resolution tendering the thanks of Congress to Vice-Admiral David G. Far- ragnt, and to the ollicers. petty ollicers, scamen, and marines under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct in the action in Mobile Bay on the 5th Au- gust, ISil. .
'That the thanks of Congress are emi- nently dne, and are hereby tendered, to Vice-Admiral David G. Farragut, of the United States Navy, and to the officers, petty officers, seamen, and marines under his command. for the unsurpassed gal- lantry and skill exhibited by them in the engagement in Mobile Bay on the 5th day of Angust. Isol, and for their long and faithful services and unwavering devo- tion to the cause of the country in the midst of the greatest dificulties and dan- gors.
Sec. 2. That the President of the United States be requested to communi- cate this resolution to Vice-Admiral Far- ragut, and that the Secretary of the Navy be requested to communicate the same to the officers, seamen, and marines of the Navy by general order of his department. Approved February 10, Esta,"
Hamarshe's General Navy Register.
Captain Arthur R. Yates delivered an eloquent address on the presentation of a
Yeaton, John B .- Ist U. S. Art.
Young, Charles E .- Ist N. H. H. Art.
"Private, Co. A. Residence or assign- ment, Portsmonth. Date of Muster, July Is, 1863, for three years. Dis- charged for disability at Fort Sumner, D. C., Dec. 15, 1861."
Adjutant General's Records, N. 11.
Young, George B .- 44th Mass,
"Son of Elijah and Mary Il. Young. Died at Newbern, N. C., Feb. 2, 1863." Stone.
"Private, Co. G. Residence, Andover, Mass. Enlisted- . Date of Mnster, Sept. 12, 1862, for 9 months. Died at
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Newbern, N. C., Feb. 3, 1863 [See Date of Muster, Oct. 1, 1st2, for 9 above ]." Adjutant General's Records, Muss.
Young, Willard W .- 26th Maine. Member Storer Post, G. A. R.
"Storer Post, No. 1, G. \ R."
Stone.
"Private, Co. C. Born in Trenton, Maine. Resident of Tremont, Maine.
months. Mastered out and honorably `discharged, Ang. 17, 1863, at Bangor, Maine, by reason of expiration of ser- vice."
Adjutant General's Records, Maine.
Young, William C .- Mex. War. William Cutter Young.
ADDENDA.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
The following names were omitted from the alphabetical list of " The Graves W'e Decorate," as the burial place of Lieut. Elijah Ilall could not be ascer- tained, although he is supposed to have been buried in the Episcopal Cemetery, adjoining St. John's Church, Ports- mouth, and Rev. Sammel Langdon, D. D., is buried at lampton Falls, N. Il.
A tablet to the memory of the former has been placed in St. John's, and to the latter in the North Church, Portsmouth.
Hall, Elijah-Rev. War. "In memory of the llon. Elijah llall, who died June 22, A. D. 1530, aged SI years. As an Officer of the Ranger, under Capt. I. Paul Jones ; a Merchant ; a Representative, Senator and Councillor of this State: as Naval Officer ; Member of this Church, and in his other relations, he sustained the character of a Patriot and an npright Man." Tablet, St. John's Church, Portsmouth.
"Died. In this town, on Tuesday last [ June 22, 1:30]. Hon. Elijah Hall, aged Si See above]. Capt. Hall was Lieutenant in the Navy in the Revolutionary war, sailed under John Pant Jones in the 'Ranger ;' was many years elected Coun- sellor from this district; and for several years prior to his death was Naval Officer of the District of Portsmouth.
lle was, in private life, an estimable citizen, a fair merchant, a tender parent, and an honest man."
Portsmouth Journal, June 26, 1830.
"Lient. Elijah Ilall," a "brave and meritorions officer, . . served with the Chevalier John Paul Jones,"
and "was a lientenant under the Chevalier in the 'Ranger.'
Lient. Hall had entered on board this vessel at Portsmouth. N. 11 .. before her departure for France | Nov. 1, 1777], and was in her with Jones in his cruise on the coasts of Scotland and Ireland. in the descent on Whitehaven, and in the battle with the 'Drake' [April 24, 1778]. When [Lient ]. Simpson behaved so badly as to disobey orders, it was Hall that was se- ircted to arrest him, and to command the ' Drake' in his stead. The prominent traits of Lieut. Hall's character were promptitude and energy; of which he gave a remarkable instance in repairing the 'Drake' in the course of one night, with the assistance of forty men, after Simpson had pronounced it impossible in her then shattered condition.
Lieut. Ilall went to Brest with Jones; and when, through the benevolence of the latter, Simpson was put in command of the 'Ranger' for the purpose of l'e- turning to America, Hall occupied the post of first lieutenant.
After his return to the United States, . he was engaged in several expeditions against the enemy, on board the same ship, with Commodore Whipple, and was very successful in making captures, most of which arrived safely in port. When the ' America.' 71. was assigned to Jones, he offered Lient. Hall a very honorable and efficient station in her ; but the gift of that vessel to France frustrated his i good intentions.
Lieut. Hall eventually proceeded in the 'Ranger,' with other ships of war, to as- sist in the defence of Charleston, S. C., where he fell into the hands of the ene- my, in common with the garrison, by capitulation [ May 11, 1780]. He returned to New Hampshire, but was not ex- changed until a general surrender of prisoners. lle never resigned his com- mission, and was always ready for ac- tive service.
.At the close of the war of the Revolu- tion he engaged in commercial pursuits, by which he enriched himself ; but suf- fered considerably by the British orders in council, and the French Berlin and Milan decrees.
Although offered a pension by govern- ment, he would not receive it, but accept-
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ed The appointment of Naval Officer for it celebrates, erected by Mrs. Thomas Portsmouth, a situation which he still Aston Harris of Portsmonth, N. IL., in loving memory of her great-grandfather, Rev. Samuel Langdon, D. D." retains [1825], at the advanced age of 83 | See above]. With the snow of so many winters upon his head, he discharg- es his duty, it is understood, with the greatest satisfaction to the merchants and others, affording proof of an uncom- mon vigor of constitution and strength of intellect. Faithful to his country and trne to his duty in every situation, there can be no doubt that a consciousness of probity has ensured for him that intel- lectual tranquillity which is so favorable to human life.
As far as the author of this work is informed. Commodore [Richard] Dale and Lieutenant Hull are | were in 1825] the only surviving officers of all those who, at varions times, sailed with and fought under the Chevalier John Paul Iones. Time has laid others in the dust ; but seems to have preserved these two venerable men as a sample of the stout hearts and strong frames of the heroes who braved the shoresaud sqund- rons of Great Britain, and plneked laurels in her very ports to deck the brow and promote the glory of infant Amer- than any other man to the favorable ica."
Sherburne's Life of John Paul Jones.
An interesting account of the ernise of the "Ranger," under JJohn Paul Jones, will be found in the N. E. H. G. Register, Vol XXIX, pages 13 and 170.
Hon. Elijah Hall long resided and died in the house now Nos. 36 and BS Daniel street, Portsmonth.
Langdon, Samuel-Rev. War.
"In Memoriam. Rev. Samuel Langdon, D. D. Born in Boston, Jan. 11, 1723. Chaplain to the New Hampshire troops at the siege of Louisburg, in 17445. Pastor of this Church. 1747 to 1771. President of Harvard College, 1771 to 1780. Offered the prayer for the assembled army the night previons to the battle of Bunker Hill. An influential member of the N. II. Constitutional Convention in 1788, for the adoption of the Federal Constitution. Pastor of the Church at Hampton Falls,
"Dr. Langdon was a voted man of let- ters, and throughout his life was con- nected with and interested in educational matters, and while assistant pastor of the North church he taught the grammar school in Portsmonth up to the date of his departure for Lonisburg. Afterward, during his full pastorate, he built the honse in which Capt. and Mrs. Harris now reside, on Pleasant street, and oc- cupied it during his pastoral connection with the church. The mansion has been in the possession of the family and oc- enpied by them uninterruptedly since that period.
He graduated at Harvard in 1740, with high honors. his conspicnons merit after- ward winning distinguished recognition by his elevation to the presidential chair of his college. In public affairs he nat- urally exercised a profonnd influence ; this was felt in the Constitutional Con- vention of 17ss, where, by his voice and example he contributed more perhaps. action of that body."
Portsmouth Daily Eve. Times, Jan. 1, 1891.
"Landgon, Samuel, clergyman, born in Boston, Mass., 12 Jan. 1723 [ See above] : died in lampton Falls, N. 11., 29 Nov., 1797.
lle was gradnated at Harvard in 1740, and while teaching in Portsmonth, N. II., studied theology, and was licensed to preach. In 1715 he was appointed Chap- lain of a regiment, and was present at the capture of Louisburg.
On his return he was appointed assist- ant to Rev. James Fitch, of the North Church of Portsmouth, was ordained Pastor in 1747, and continued in that charge till 1774, when he became Presi- dent of Harvard. His ardent patriotism led him to adopt measures that were ob- noxions to the Tory students, and al- though he endeavored to administer the government of the college with justice, his resignation was virtually compelled in 1780. The next year he became pastor of the Congregational church at Hampton Falls, N. Il.
In 1788 he was a delegate to the New [is] to ITOT. Died, Nov. 29, 1797." Tablet, North Church, Portsmouth. Hampshire convention that adopted the Constitution of the United States, often led its debates, and did much to remove "In the auditorinm of the North Con- prejudice against the Constitution.
lle was distinguished as a scholar and
gregational church in this city, near the entrance to the northern aisle, is a mural theologian, and exerted a wide influence tablet, exquisitely wrought in statuary in his community. The University of marble, spotless and pure as was the Aberdeen gave him the degree of D. D. scholar, statesman, patriot, whose name in 1762, and he was a member of the
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American academy of arts and sciences advanced age of eighty-three years [ see from its foundation. He published 'Sum- below |." mary of Christian Faith and Practice' Rumbles About Portsmouth, Second Series. ( 1768) ; 'Observations on the Revelations' ( (791) ; 'Remarks on the Leading Senti- ments of In. Hopkins' System of Hoc- trines' (1791) ; and many sermons. = 1761, in connection with Col. Joseph Blanchard, he prepared and published a map of New Hampshire."
Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biog-
PRE-REVOLUTION.
The services of the following named men in the British Navy and in the Co- lonial Wars, while we were yet subjects of Great Britain, should cause their mem- ory to be preserved.
Coues. Peter-British Navy.
"This Stone Marks the Grave
Peter Cones who died Nov. 20, 181s. . It. St "
Mone-Plusant St. Contery -- North east. For date of birth and age see below.
In early life Capt. Peter Cones was pressed into the British service ! See below j. He was at one time sailing- master of the famous .Royal George,' which was afterwards, in 17 2, sunk in IV, page 57). the British Channel [ Portsmouth harbor, ; England] with eight hundred men on board. He also served in the capacity of midshipman. After several years ser- vice in the British Navy, he returned to Portsmouth before the American Rey- olution, where, by that urbanity of mind and simplicity of manners for which sea- faring men of liberal views are generally distinguished, he obtained a good stand- ing among his fellow citizens. and died on the 29th of November, tois, at the .
C'apt. Peter Cones was born in Ports- month, July 30, 1786. He was the son of Peter Cones, senior, who wasborn in the Parish of Saint Peters in the Island of Jersey, in the English Channel, about the year 171. settled in Portsmonth, and married Mary Long of this town, Nov. I. 1735. Mary Long, probably born in Plymonth. England, was the daughter of Emanuel and Mary (Carne) Long, and grand daughter of George and Ursula ( Wills) Carne, of "Endelha" and "Plim- ton, " near Plymouth, England.
As Commodore Digby Dent, R. N .- who was Commodore on the Jamaica Station in (717, and a " Commissioner of the Navy" from 1756 to 1761 ( See "Char- nock's Biographia Navalis," London. 1796, Vol. IV, pages BES BSD), served many years in the West Indies, when he perhaps visited Portsmouth-was his mother's con-in ; Capt. Peter Cones was probably appointed a Midshipman in the British Navy, when a boy, through his influence. and the statemem in the " Ram- bles," that he was "pressed," is doubt- less an error. Another consin, Captain Cotton Dent, R. N., also commanded : sloop-of-war on the Jamaica Station, in Till (See "Charnock," Vol. V, pages 1[0-1).
Family traditions relate that Capt. Cones took part in several battles, and "Royal George."
"Among the venerable citizens of Ports- month of half a century ago [ IND], we well remember Capt. Peter Cones, a was at one time sailing-master of the gentleman of independent circumstances, who might be seen, with his cane madder The Dents have continued a Naval family, and Vice Admiral Charles Bay- ley Calmady Dent, R. N., retired, -great- great grandson of Captain Cotton Dent. R. N., brother of Commodore Digby his arm on State street. or in the vicinity. llis residence previous to the fire of Ils, was on the southwest corner of Atkinson and state streets [the latter being then named Buck street], on the spot where ' Dent, R. N., both sons of Captain Dig- W. .. Laighton's house now [ isto ] stands. by Dent, R. N., and I'ranla (Carne) Dent In the old dwelling house was a store ' -is the seventh in a direct line, father where for many years he kept ship chand- and son, of British Admirals and Cap- tains. lery, merchandise. groceries, etc.
Captain Digby Dent, R. N., who mar- ried a sister of Mary (Carne) Long died a Commodore on the Jamaica Station Angust 19, 1737 (See "Charnock," Vol.
Loss of the Royal George.
WILLIAM COWPER.
"The Royal George,' of 19> guns, while ondet- going a partial careening in Portsmouth bar- bor [ Englaiet], was overset about 10 8. IL Antenst 29. 17 2. The total loss was believed to be near one thousand souls."
"Toll for the brave! The brave that are no more! All sank beneath the wave, l'ast by their native shore !
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Eight hundred of the brave,
Whose courage well was tried, Had made The vessel heel. And laid her on her shle.
A land-breeze shook the shrouds, And she was overset ;
Down went the Royal George. With all her erew complete.
Toll for the brave! Brave Kempenfel is gone;
Ilis last sea-fight is funght, llis work of glory done.
It was not in the battle; No lempest gave the shock :
She sprang no fatal leak.
She ran upon no rock.
His sword was in its shenth, His fingers held the jen.
When Kempenfelt went down With twice four hundred men.
Weigh the vessel up Once drended by our fors !
And mingle with our cup The lear that England owes,
ler timbers yet are sound, And she may Boat again,
Full charged with England's thunder, And plough the distant main :
Bnt Kempen'elt is gone. His victories are o'er : And he and his eight hundred Shall plough the wave no more."
Harper's Cyclopedia of British and Ame) - ican Portry.
Hale, Samuel-Colonial War.
"Samuel Hale, Esquire, A. A. S. Died July loth, A D., 1807,
Fix'd in correct Religions & Moral habits he exhibited to the World the ellieacy of a virtuons life, and in his death the holy trimmphs of a Christian."
Stone .- North Cemetery -- Center.
instructor of the Latin grammar school in Portsmouth, and continued as such for near forty years, distinguished for dis- cipline and aptness as a teacher. For his services he was rewarded by the grant of the town of Weare, which for a long time was known as Halestown. He was Representative and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Rockingham, and died July 7, Iso7, in the sith year of his age." Adjutant General's Report, N. 11., Vol. 2, 1866.
Hart, John-Colonial War. "In Peace Amidst ye Rage of Noise & War. Ilere Rests the Remains of Col. John Hart, Esqr. wbo departed this Life Octo. Both, 1777. Aged 72 Years." Stone .- North Cemetery .- North-rust.
"Col. John Hart was of a prominent family of Portsmouth. lle was Captain of a company in Col. Meserve's regiment of 175G, and Lieutenant-Colonel of the same, which regiment was attached to the expedition against Crown Point."
"In 1758 New Hampshire raised still another regiment for the Crown Point Expedition " This numbered eight lin- dred men, and was commanded by Col. John Hart, of Portsmouth. 1 portion of the regiment [under Col. Hart] was ordered to join the expedition against Louisburg, and the remainder did duty under Lieut. Col. Goffe on the western frontier."
Adjutant General's Report, N. I. Vol. 2, isto .
"Samuel Hale was born in Newbury, "Col. lobn Hart was the owner of the Mass, in 1718, and gradnated at Harvard . land now used as the North burying- College in 1710. He removed to Ports- ground, and it did not become town prop- mouth soon after, and became a teacher. erty until 1753, little more than a cen- lle engaged in the Louisburg expedition tury [ Ho years ] ago, when Col. Hart sold as a Captain in Col. Moore's Regiment,
it to the town for $150, on condition that and was made Major of the same, Oct. it should be kept for a burying-ground." 7, 1715. After his return he became the
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