Ephraim Roberts diary, 1771-1776
- Title:
- Ephraim Roberts diary, 1771-1776
- Creator:
- Roberts, Ephraim, 1756-1835
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 1953.002 (m)
- Object ID:
- 1953.002 (m)
- Date:
- 1771-1776
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume ; 4" x 4.25"
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Diary of Ephraim Roberts with entries from 1771 to 1776. These brief entries include leaving Dover, NH, and starting a farm in New Durham Gore, now Alton, NH; farm work; trips to Dover and elsewhere; hauling; and staves. Roberts briefly mentions the Revolutionary War, as he joined the Revolutionary Army and enlisted to go to Cambridge on December 3, 1775, and returned February 8, 1776. A return of soldiers of New Durham Gore dated 1776 is listed at the end of the volume. A photocopy of Historical New Hampshire article "Ephraim Roberts - Memorandum Book, 1771-1776" by Harriet S. Lacy is included in the folder.
- Subjects:
- Diaries , Farm life , Farmers , United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
- Locations:
- Alton, NH
- People:
- Roberts, Ephraim, 1756-1835 , Roberts, Joseph
- Terms of Use:
- For permission to reproduce or publish this item, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Users are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mrs. Agnes W. Moore.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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