Memoir of John Farmer: Late corresponding secretary of the N.H. Historical Society: Historical New Hampshire/ By Jacob B. Moore, Esq.

Title:

Memoir of John Farmer: Late corresponding secretary of the N.H. Historical Society: Historical New Hampshire/ By Jacob B. Moore, Esq.

Author:

Moore, Jacob Bailey, 1797-1853.

Call Number:

977.8 N5321h

Publication Information:

Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1945.

Physical Description:

p. 8-15.

Source:

Vol. 1 (February 1945) Historical New Hampshire.

Description:

The article presents a reprint of a biography of John Farmer, founder of the New Hampshire Historical Society, which appeared in the New Hampshire Historical Society's "Collections," Vol. VI. It discusses his lineage and his English ancestry. The author comments on Farmer's self-education and his work as a clerk, teacher, and historian. Other topics include New Hampshire Governor Isaac Hill's opinion of Farmer and Farmer's honorary Master of Arts (M.A.) degree from Dartmouth College.

Subjects:

Reprints (Publications). , Biographies. , New Hampshire state history, 1775-1865. , Historians.

Locations:

New Hampshire.

People:

Farmer, John. , Hill, Isaac, 1789-1851.

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