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��Kensington, and settled in Deerfield in 1762. He was early identified with all the more important interests of the town, and ever proved himself active and efficient in advancing them. Was selectman, 1772-'74; represent- ative, 1775-'79 and 1781, 1783-84; town-clerk from 1775 to 1795 ; a practical land surveyor, and member of the Congregational church. He died in 1802.

James Betton, of Windham, was born in Scotland in 1728, and settled in Windham before 1753. He was a farmer, surveyor, and auctioneer. He presided in twenty town-meetings ; was selectman, and delegate to the first state congress ; justice of the peace in 177G ; was sent as agent to confer with the Continental congress, and to bring Continental money to the state treasury. He was a delegate in 1777-'79-'80-'81, and a representa- tive 1782-'84-'85-'86-'89-'91 and '93. He died March 18, 1803.

Major Jonathan Wentworth, of Somersworth, was born in Dover, September 8, 1741 ; was captain in siege of Boston ; at Ticonderoga in 177G ; in Rhode Island in 1778 ; mayor in 1783 ; delegate from 1779 to 1782 ; colonel 2d New Hampshire regiment in 1789. He died November 16, 1790.

Mr. John Sanborn, from Sanborn- ton. born January 29, 1736, in Hamp- ton, was the first permanent settler of Sanl)ornton, in 1766. He was a vet- eian of the old French War ; a soldier of the Revolution, rank of sergeant ; orderly in Capt. Jeremiah Clough's company. He was a benevolent, generous-hearted man, of dignity and presence, full of dry humor. Served as magistrate without appointment.

��He was a large, bulky man, a valua- ble citizen, and made a good living. He died August 29, 1814.

Mr. Robert Means, of Amherst, was born in Stevvartstown, Ireland, August 28, 1742. Married Mary, daughter of Rev. David McGregor, of Londonderry, and died August 24, 1823. His daughter Mary mar- ried Hon. Jeremiah Mason ; another daughter married Amos Lawrence ; another, President Appleton of Bow- doin college. He landed in Boston in 1766, and was a weaver by trade, but engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was noted for his honesty, fair dealing, close attention to business, and in time became one of the most widely known and distinguished mer- chants in the town or state. He was representative five years ; senator two years ; member of the council ; county treasurer many years ; justice of the peace ; and an officer of the militia. His granddaughter was the wife of Franklin Pierce.

Benjamin Mann, Esq.. of Mason, settled in that town in 1771, coming from Woburn, Mass. He was soon employed in public offices in the town. He was moderator twelve years ; town- clerk four years ; selectman six years ; representative four years ; and was very active during the Revolutionary War. He commanded a company at the battle of Bunker Hill ; and was the first justice of the peace in town. He moved to Keene in 1800, and died in Trov, N. Y.. in 1831, aged 91.

Mr. Epliraim Adams, of New Ips- wich, was one of the leading men of that town for many years. He was un enterprising and useful citizen ; deacon of the church ; noted for his strong, original sense and quaint

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