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��humor. He took a leading part in the strong measures which preceded the Revolution, and when the war broke out he did his full duty, both in council and in the field. No man in tlie town did so much to procure soldiers and other means of war. Tories and croakers quailed under his satire and humor. He was a man of sound and discriminating judgment, and was often elected selectman and representative. He was born in Ips- wich, Mass., and died March 26, 1799, aged 72.

Mr. Matthew AYallace, of Peter- borough, was born in Londonderry, June 23, 1731. He was town-clerk and selectman. He afterwards re- moved to Vermont, where he died.

David Storey, of Dunbartou, was a native of Ipswich, Mass. He was well known in the early affairs of the town as a person of probity and i-e- spectable abilities. He was seven- teen times moderator ; eleven years town-clerk ; six years selectman ; six years representative. He died March 20, 1834, aged 88.

Capt. Francis Davis, of Warner, originally came from Amesbury. He was prominent in the affairs of the town and state for many years. He was drowned in Beaver brook, in Derry, November 26, 1784, at the age of 61. He was the first repre- sentative from Warner, both to the Provincial congress at Exeter as well as under the constitution.

Elijah Grout, Esq., of Charlestown ; born October 29, 1732; came from

��Lunenburg before 17G6. He was se- lectman six times between 1769 and 1794 ; representative five times be- tween 1775 and 1795. He was very active and widely known throughout the Revolution. He was one of the Committee of Safety of the town ; commissary for Gen. Stark ; justice of the peace many years. He was a brave and good man. He was intel- ligent and far-seeing, and had all the qualities of a sterling man.

Mr. William Smiley, of Jaffrey, was born in Ireland, in 1727, and was an early settler. He was first town- clerk ; deacon in the church ; and held successively all the town offices. He was a prominent and influential man. His son David graduated at Harvard college ; Robinson, at Dart- mouth. He left Jaft'rey in 1810, and died in Springfield, Vt., March 4, 1813, aged 86.

Mr. Samuel King, of Chesterfield, was a physician. He is said to have died before 1800. He left a family.

Mr. Stephen Powers, of Croydon, was an early settler of that place, and was distinguished for his giant frame, great physical strength, and vigorous intellect.

Col. Timothy Bedel, of Bath, was prominent all through the Revolution, holding important commands on the northern frontier. (See Vol. Ill, page 513.)

Moses Baker, Esq., of Campton, was the great-grandfather of Hon. Henry W. Blair, on his mother's side.

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