Parkers account was slavishly retold in willeys book of nutfield in 1895. The graves of the earliest of nutfield settlers are located at forest hill cemetery in east derry. Jean anderson taggart 17101770 find a grave memorial. The tour booklet is separated into three distinct sections. Black and white illustrations, portraits, maps 2 folded in pocket affixed to inside of back cover. Willeys semicentennial book of manchester, 18461896, and. Wjllers book of nutfield, s a piece of land in londonderry, near his home, which he converted into a cemetery. History of londonderry, volume 2, being excerpts from willey s book of nutfield copy number 229 of. Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts 1 we have not used ocroptical character recognition. Willeys book of nutfield says she had her first child in her arms. Also available at the ancestry website with a subscription. The first sermon delivered in nutfield was by the rev. Jul 29, 2015 sketch from willey s book of nutfield page 52 depicting the first sermon. Historic sketches of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old tyng township, nutfield, harrytown, derryfield, and manchester, from the earliest settlements to the present time.
They had two children, a daughter clara bell bartlett, and a son charles leslie bartlett. Tuesday s tipgettin by with help from our friendsheather wilkinson rojo. An on line site gives inscriptions on markers in the grave yard from willey s semicentennial book of manchester, 18461896. Film crew travels from northern ireland to capture nutfield stories. When he left the senate, he was its most senior republican member. Willeys semicentennial book of manchester, 1846 1896, and. Alexander wiley may 26, 1884 october 26, 1967 was a republican who served four terms in the united states senate for the state of wisconsin from 1939 to 1963. Nutfield 300th celebration welcome nutfield history. John goffe, elias keyes, joseph simonds, james alexander, james sterrat, and samuel allison. Historic sketches of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old tyng township, nutfield, harrytown, derryfield, and manchester, from the. James sterrett, james anderson, randal alexander, james gregg, james clark. This claim was repeated david morrison was david mcallister s brotherinlaw in george f. The present brick house was built in 1812 by colonel alexander park.
Macgregor gave his first service to his flock, under a large oak tree. A history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of. Londonderry lies in an area that was first known as nutfield because of the. East derry historic district, derry town, rockingham county. Parker s account was slavishly retold in willey s book of nutfield in 1895. Willey s semicentennial book of manchester, 18461896, and manchester ed. Excerpt from willey s semicentennial book of manchester, 1846 1896, and manchester edition of the book of nutfield. May 10, 2017 tuesday s tipgettin by with help from our friendsheather wilkinson rojo today s tips come from heather wilkinson rojo of the nutfield genealogy blog who shares her tips for researching scots irish ancestors. Raised by neighbors on a farm, he attended school when breaks from farm work permitted. Londonderry is a town in western rockingham county, new hampshire, united states. The first sermon in nutfield from willeys book of nutfield, p. Macgregor under a large oak tree now gone on the east side of beaver pond.
Bartlett was born in sunapee, new hampshire on october 15, 1833 bartlett married hannah m. A history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of londonderry, from its settlement in 1719 to the present time willey, george franklyn 1869 ed on. Willeys semicentennial book of manchester, 18461896. American independence may have started in londonderry. Willeys semicentennial book of manchester, 1846 1896. Though he never went to college, in 1856, he began reading law with william leverett at plymouth, and was admitted to the bar in 1859 and became leverett s partner. James sterrett, james anderson, randal alexander, james gregg. Londonderry is known for its apple orchards and is home to the headquarters of stonyfield farm and part of manchesterboston regional. Sketch from willey s book of nutfield page 52 depicting the first sermon. The spot chosen for this first religious service was under a large oak, on the east side of beaver pond, according to george willey s book of nutfield. Sarah duncan mcmurphy 17741860 find a grave memorial.
Willey provides a description of the preparations made to welcome. Nutfield rambles with richard holmes londonderry news. On april 12, 1719, macgregor delivered his first sermon in the new land. To help prepare for this year s 300th anniversary celebration of that original nutfield settlement, graves of those who first came to settle in the area got an updated look, thanks to history supporters and other volunteers. A history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of londonderry, from its settlement in 1719 to the present time, compiled from original sources and edited by george f. James macgregor, who led the original 16 families to the new world, known as nutfield. Laycock died of cancer on february 3, 1967, at the alexandereastman hospital. Internet archive bookreader willeys book of nutfield. Born in campton, blair lost his father at two and his mother at twelve. A source documenting lafayette s visit to the adams female academy in derry, nh highlights the aura surrounding him when he met with local people, which granted him a godlike presence impacting not only people s mood but also local weather. Mary ann mcallister morrison s gravestone indicates she was b. Willey s book of nutfield and again by ezra stearns in his rendition of the mcallister family in vol. This excerpt is from nutfield rambles, richard holmes fifth published piece on local.
The author, george franklyn willey, concludes that the londonderry attack was the first act of open resistance to british authority and arms in the colonies. Charles henry bartlett october 15, 1833 january 25, 1900 was an american lawyer and politician who served as mayor of manchester, new hampshire and as a member and president of the new hampshire senate. Willeys book of nutfield a history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of londonderry, from its settlement in 1719 to the present time by george franklyn willey. Mace moulton may 2, 1796 may 5, 1867 was an american sheriff, banker and democratic politician in the u. Courtesy imagean image of the first sermon preached in this area, given by the rev.
Willeys book of nutfield compiled and edited by george f. Illustrated childrens book telling the nutfield founding story. First sermon in nutfield, april 1719, courtesy image from willey s book of nutfield. A history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of londonberry, from its settlement in 1719 to the present time by george f. In 1719 nutfield had four presbyterian ministers james macgregor, william cornwell, william boyd and john holmes. Excerpts from the text originally published in 1895. Willey s book of nutfield, by george franklyn willey. A film crew from northern ireland visited derry and londonderry nh for two days of. James served until his successor was sworn in as mayor on october 6, 1849. Willey londonderry, new hampshire melvin e jessi i. A history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of londonderry, from its settlement willey george franklyn 1869 ed on. The lot which he chose for his final resting place is marked by a handsome granite monument, erected in 1892.
A history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of londonderry. That new data and the photos john mack and janet campbell were received from mack descendant olive hoffman, of california. The town sits between manchester and derry, the largest and fourthlargest communities in the state. One of the largest and most authoritative collections of online journals, books, and research resources, covering life, health, social, and physical sciences. Last week i published a blog post about the first plots of land granted to families in nutfield. Celebrating the 300th anniversary of the 1719 founding of nutfield.
The population was 24,129 at the 2010 census and an estimated 26,126 in 2017. Transcription of an early nutfield map nutfield genealogy. The east derry historic district s houses were all constructed between 1810 and the early 1900s, with the majority built in the earlytomid 1800s. John archibald, see page 7 for the list of proprietors. James anderson, samuel allison, randall alexander, thomas steele, james gregg, john. Willeys book of nutfield, by george franklyn willey, 1895 available at internet. Willey s semicentennial book of manchester, 18461896. A history of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old township of londonderry, from its settlement in 1719 to the present time hardcover august 27, 2016. History of londonderry, volume 2, being excerpts from willey s book of nutfield copy number 229 of by. From jacket flap no history of londonderry would be complete without the book of nutfield published by george franklin willey in 1895. The cabins dotted the slopes a little back from the brook, probably concealed.
Notes that the first twenty settlers in nutfield included. Wiley, 1895 return to cemetery pages further revised june 25, 2004 added all information found within brackets. James was the whig candidate for mayor of manchester, new hampshire he was elected on may 22, 1847 and was sworn in on may 25, 1847. He served as a united states representative from new hampshire and as sheriff of hillsborough county during the 1800s. The greatest number of homes within the east derry historic district are in the federal style, but the east derry historic district does display a wide variety of wellintegrated architectural styles. No houses have been built in the village since 1929. Historic sketches of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old tyng township, nutfield, harrytown, derryfield, and manchester, from the earliest settlements to the present time by willey, george franklyn, 1869 1n. Harrytown, derryfield, and manchester, paperback february 5, 2018. Derry three hundred years ago the area s first settlers 16 scottishirish families that left northern ireland for these shores set down roots and named their new home nutfield. Wife of alexander mcmurphy died aged 85 years 5 months willey s book of nutfield. Julie hussstaff photothe area s original settlers are laid to rest at historic forest hill cemetery in east derry. Historic sketches of that part of new hampshire comprised within the limits of the old tyng township, nutfield, harrytown, derryfield, and manchester, from. Wiley online library scientific research articles, journals.
Willeys book of nutfield a history of that part of new hampshire. Willeys semicentennial book of manchester, 1846 1896, and manchester edition of the book of nutfield. Eastmen of croydon, new hampshire on december 8, 1858. Internet archive bookreader willey s book of nutfield. Why the first settlers came to nutfield nutfield history. Macgregor gathered everyone under an oak tree on the east shore of beaver lake and preached the first sermon. Willeys book of nutfield 1895 edition open library. Willeys book of nutfield, by george franklyn willey, 1895 available at. If you have questions about the project s impact on the existing cemetery, you might find pertinent phone numbers on this derry website. Another reference to the attack was printed in historical new hampshire in 1947.
Wife of alexander mccolom died aged 69 years willey s book of nutfield. East derry historic district, derry town, rockingham. In 1857, as a result of a november 1856 election, james again became the mayor of manchester. James macgregor of nutfield londonderry new hampshire. We develop digital education, learning, assessment and certification solutions to help universities, businesses and individuals move between education and employment and achieve their ambitions. While driving home from manchester one day in the autumn of 1892. Few of the buildings have undergone major alterations, and all are in good condition. James macgregor in april 1719 and courtesy of willey s book of nutfield. History of londonderry, volume 2, being excerpts from willey.
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