Two sea captains of Exeter: Historical New Hampshire / by Elwin L. Page.
- Title:
- Two sea captains of Exeter: Historical New Hampshire / by Elwin L. Page.
- Author:
- Page, Elwin L. b. 1876,
- Call Number:
- 977.8 N5321h
- Publication Information:
- Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1945.
- Physical Description:
- p.7-28 : illustrations.
- Source:
- Concord, New Hampshire: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1945 Vol. 1 ( June 1945) New Hampshire Historical Society
- Description:
The article discusses the lives of James McClure and his son John McClure, both sea captains from Exeter, New Hampshire. It examines James' marriage to Betsey Rundlett, his participation in the American Revolutionary War, and his relationship with ship Captain Eliphalet Ladd. The author comments on James' trade voyages to several places including Haiti, Tobago, and London, England. He reflects on John's desire to be a farmer and his voyage from Canton, China to Boston, Massachusetts. The McClures' Scotch-Irish heritage and weather conditions during sea voyages are also noted.- Locations:
- Exeter (N.H.).
New Hampshire.
United States. - People:
- McClure, James. , McClure, John. , Ladd, Eliphalet.
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