Sullivan County NH

Wakefield Family in Newport New Hampshire

Bird's Eye View of Newport New Hampshire 1877

The Wakefield family genealogy traces its roots back to John Wakefield, an English settler in New England in 1637. Notable for their contributions to society, members of this family have made significant impacts in various fields, leading to the naming of a Massachusetts town after them. John’s descendants include influential figures in colonial wars and local governance. The family later migrated to Newport, New Hampshire, where Peter Wakefield became a key figure in the community, particularly in Methodism.

Slade Family in Alstead New Hampshire

Enoch Slade of Alstead, New Hampshire

The genealogy of the Slade family, documented in a four-volume set from the early 1900s, traces its origins in England. John Slade settled in Alstead in 1773 after serving in the Revolutionary War. His descendants, including Samuel Slade, who served in the War of 1812, and Lucius Slade, a prominent businessman and civic leader in Boston, played important roles in their communities.

Biographical Sketches of Croydon, New Hampshire, R-W

Edmund Wheeler of Croydon, NH

This page provides the last 62 of 261 biographical sketches found in the Croydon History by Edmund Wheeler, Croydon, N.H., 1866: Proceedings at the centennial celebration, June 13, 1866. These biographical sketches are for those surnames starting with the letter R-W.

Biographical Sketches of Croydon, New Hampshire, J-P

Austin Putnam of Croydon, NH

This page provides 69 of 261 biographical sketches found in the Croydon History by Edmund Wheeler, Croydon, N.H., 1866: Proceedings at the centennial celebration, June 13, 1866. These biographical sketches are for those surnames starting with the letter J-P.

Biographical Sketches of Croydon, New Hampshire, D-I

Timothy C Eastman of Croydon, NH

This page provides 71 of 261 biographical sketches found in the Croydon History by Edmund Wheeler, Croydon, N.H., 1866: Proceedings at the centennial celebration, June 13, 1866. These biographical sketches are for those surnames starting with the letter D-I.

Biographical Sketches of Croydon, New Hampshire, A-C

Augusta Cooper Bristol of Croydon, NH

This page provides the first 59 of 261 biographical sketches found in the Croydon History by Edmund Wheeler, Croydon, N.H., 1866: Proceedings at the centennial celebration, June 13, 1866. These biographical sketches are for those surnames starting with the letter A-C.

Croydon, New Hampshire Genealogy and History

One Room Schoolhouse Croydon New Hampshire

Croydon, Sullivan county, is situated on the highlands between the Connecticut and Merrimack rivers, and is forty four miles from Concord, in a northwesterly direction. It was incorporated May 31, 1763, and was granted to Samuel Chase, and sixty-four others, under the usual conditions. The settlement was commenced, in 1766, by Moses Whipple, Seth Chase, David Warren, Ezekiel Powers, and perhaps some others, from Grafton, Mass. Seth Chase’s family was the first to settle in Croydon. Privations and hardships endured by the first settlers, but Indian depredations were unknown; in fact, it is believed that no permanent Indian settlement was … Read more

1850 Croydon, NH Census – Page 112

Schedule 1 – Free Inhabitants of Croydon in the County of Sullivan State of New Hampshire enumerated by me, on the 30th day of August 1850. Pliny Hall Ass’t Marshal. Roll M432_441; Page: 112A; Image: 226. 71 73 Orren Perry 43 m   Shoe Maker NH     Susan Perry 41 f     NH     Betsey Ann Perry 18 f     NH     Lucy L. Perry 14 f     NH     Mary J. Perry 12 f     NH     Martha A. Perry 9 f     NH     Helen L. Perry … Read more

1850 Croydon, NH Census – Page 113

Schedule 1 – Free Inhabitants of Croydon in the County of Sullivan State of New Hampshire enumerated by me, on the 31st day of August 1850. Pliny Hall Ass’t Marshal. Roll M432_441; Page: 113A; Image: 228.  89 92 Wells H. Davis 26 m   Farmer NH     Sarah A. Davis 20 f     VT     Hilliard R. Davis 1/12 m     NH 90 93 Edwin P. Stickney 30 m   Farmer NH     Harriet Stickney 25 f     NH 91 94 Adam Rand 50 m   Farmer NH 92 95 Moses Eastman 47 m … Read more

1850 Page 114

Schedule 1 – Free Inhabitants of Croydon in the County of Sullivan State of New Hampshire enumerated by me, on the 2nd day of September 1850. Pliny Hall Ass’t Marshal. Roll M432_441; Page: 114A; Image: 230.  106 109 Salmon W. Heath 28 m   Cutlery Maker VT     Roseline Heath 23 f     VT     Francis Heath 6 m     VT     Wesley E. Heath 1 m     VT     Charles Caldwell 24 m   Cutlery Maker MA     Albert Fiske 18 m   Cutlery Maker MA 107 110 Jeremiah Crosby 39 … Read more