Revolutionary War – New Hampshire Genealogy

Watson Family in New Hampshire

This genealogy, derived from early 1900s research, traces the descendants of Jonathan Watson of South Hampton, New Hampshire, and Daniel Watson of Meredith, New Hampshire.

Wilkins Family in New Hampshire

This genealogy of the Wilkins family comes from genealogy research compiled and published in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Each generation is shown in parentheses ( ). Begin with one individual and continue that line through the furthest generation currently known before starting a new descendancy for the next sibling. This method keeps each family group intact, while presenting the families of siblings separately but under the same generational number. This family is traced from very early times in English history, and was founded in New England by an ancestor who was one of the most prosperous men of … Read more

Slade Family in 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.

John Webster Family in New Hampshire

This genealogy of the John Webster family, compiled in the early 1900s, traces descendants from John Webster, who emigrated from England to Massachusetts in 1635. The family tree identifies several generations, detailing their lives and contributions in New Hampshire. Notable descendants include college graduates and prominent local figures. Key individuals include Stephen Webster, who lived in Haverhill; Nathan Webster, involved in Chester’s early governance; and Captain Phineas Webster, a War of 1812 veteran.

Thomas Webster Family in New Hampshire

The Thomas Webster family genealogy, compiled in the early 1900s, traces its lineage back to Thomas Webster (1), who died in England in 1634. His son, Thomas Webster (2), migrated to Massachusetts and then to New Hampshire, where the family grew prominent. Notable descendants include Ebenezer Webster, a Revolutionary War captain, and his son Daniel Webster, a renowned statesman. The genealogy details multiple generations and their contributions to New Hampshire’s history.

Genealogy of Lieut. David Davis of Lee, New Hampshire

First Generation 1 Family of Lieut. David Davis of Lee, New Hampshire Lieut. David Davis, born about 1730 and called in deeds “David Davis third,” was probably grandson of the first David Davis, who may have had an unrecorded son. He purchased the farm at Lee Hook, now known as the “Pine Row,” where he settled as early as 1750. He was a lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. He married Anna Stevens said to have been born in Durham about 1730, baptized 13 Oct. 1754. They had children born in Lee: Molly Davis baptized 13 Oct. 1754; married _______ Hill. … Read more

Genealogy of David Davis of Oyster River New Hampshire

First Generation 1 Genealogy of David Davis of Portsmouth and Lubberland, New Hampshire David Davis was apprenticed to John Lang of Portsmouth by an order of court in 1678, and by Lang was assigned to Stephen Jones of Oyster River for instruction in the trade of cooper. He made a deposition 6 Aug. 1685, aged then about 26 years. He was taxed in 1681 and 1683. He built the garrison house at Lubberland, in 1695, afterward known as the Smith garrison. Two soldiers were stationed at “David Davis’s Garrison,” 6 Jan. 1696. He was killed in this vicinity by Indians, … Read more

Genealogy of Ensign John Davis of Oyster River New Hampshire

Ensign John Davis of Oyster River New Hampshire was born about 1623 in Marlborough. He married, 10 Dec. 1646, Jane, daughter of the Rev. Joseph and Mary (Johnson) Peasley of Haverhill, where he owned land in 1642. In 1650 he was on a committee to lay out a boundary between Haverhill and Salisbury. About 1653 he removed to Oyster River, where he built his garrison house, near Davis Creek, on the north side of the river and near its mouth, on land bought of Valentine Hill, 14 Aug. 1654. He had numerous and large grants of land, was selectman seven times, constable, surveyor of lands, and held other offices. He is called ensign as early as 1662. He died between 1 April 1685 and 25 May 1686, the dates on which his will was made and approved.

Genealogy of the Joseph Dame Family of Durham New Hampshire

A genealogy of the Joseph Dame family of Durham New Hampshire as extracted from the History of Durham New Hampshire and other sources.

Genealogy of the Cromwell Family of Durham New Hampshire

A genealogy of the Cromwell family of Durham New Hampshire as extracted from the History of Durham New Hampshire and other sources. First Generation 1 Family of Philip Cromwell of Oyster River, New Hampshire Philip Cromwell, born 1612, aged 74 in 1686 as per deposition, was taxed at Cochecho 1657-58. He was juryman in 1662, selectman in 1670. He owned land on Dover Neck that formerly belonged to William Storer, where he was living in 1674 when he was complained of for taking in the highway and trespassing the common. He bought land at Sandy Point, in Great Bay, of … Read more