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History. Originally granted in 1761, and re-granted in 1769, Grafton, like the county it resides in, takes its name from Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, [4] a relative of colonial governor Benning Wentworth. Grafton was incorporated in 1778.
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Grafton, one of New Hampshire’s original counties, was created in 1769. It was named for Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd duke of Grafton. A community of Shakers flourished at Lower Shaker Village from 1793 to 1923.
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Hace 4 días · Guide to Grafton County, New Hampshire ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. Contents. 1 County Information. 1.1 Description. 1.2 County Courthouse. 1.3 Grafton County, New Hampshire Record Dates. 1.4 Record Loss. 1.5 Boundary Changes. 1.6 Populated Places.
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History. Grafton was one of the five counties originally identified for New Hampshire in 1769. It was named for Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, [4] who had been a supporter of American causes in Parliament, and who was serving as British Prime Minister at the time.
Grafton, New Hampshire. Grafton county, is bounded N.E. by Orange, S.E. by Danbury, S.W. by Springfield, and N.W. by Enfield. It is 36 miles N.W. from Concord and 13 S.E. from Dartmouth college. It is watered by branches of Smith's and Mascomy rivers. Heard's river, a small tributary to Smith's river, waters the S.E. part. There are 5 ponds.
1 de jun. de 2023 · In 1805, Ruggles made a bold investment. He purchased property on Isinglass Hill in Grafton, NH, and started the first commercial mica mine in the United States. It was a risky move, but Ruggles was banking on the untapped mineral potential of the area.
