A detailed history covering the large area encompassing the present towns Lee, Madbury, Durham, Somersworth, Newington, and Rollingsford as well as Dover. Has many biographical sketches, several 17th century tax lists, a 1740 militia roll, and a list of t

Covers old Dover including the present towns of Lee, Madbury, Durham, Somersworth, Newington, and Rollingsford. The records contained in this volume were extracted from the early town records, 1693-1838, and from numerous private sources kept by ministers, churches, and private individuals. First published as Collections of the Dover, N.H., Historical Society, Vol. 1.

This collection of essays, articles, and historical narratives depicts life in Dover, New Hampshire, from the colonial period to the mid-19th century. Topics covered include local politics, religion, commerce, and social customs. This volume serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in regional history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Originally published in 1894 by the Dover Historical Society, under title: Collections of the Dover, N.H., Historical Society, Volume 1; no subsequent editions were published."