Notable events in the history of Dover, New Hampshire chronicles the evolution of Dover from its initial colonial roots in 1623 through the conclusion of the American Civil War. The text serves as a connected and accessible archive of local milestones, beginning with the obscurity of the first settlement at Hilton’s Point and moving through the town’s early reliance on fishing, trading, and agriculture. Structurally, the source follows a chronological timeline that highlights shifting governance, including the town’s voluntary union with the Massachusetts colony and its eventual integration into the Province of New Hampshire. Beyond political transitions, the narrative captures the harsh realities of pioneer life, documenting violent conflicts with indigenous tribes, the persecution of Quakers, and the community’s slow recovery from devastating epidemics and fires. Ultimately, the work preserves the civic and spiritual identity of the region by detailing the establishment of churches, the appointment of town officials, and Dover’s significant contributions to the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
Notable events in the history of Dover, New Hampshire, from the first settlement in 1623 to 1865
Contents
Chapter I
Settlement. 1623-1641, 1
Chapter II
Under Colony of Massachusetts. 1642-1679, 23
Chapter III
Under Province of New Hampshire. 1680-1775, 86
Chapter IV
Under State Government. 1775-1865, 162
Errata, 297
Index, 299
Source
Wadleigh, George, Notable events in the history of Dover, New Hampshire, from the first settlement in 1623 to 1865, Dover, N.H. : The Tufts College Press, 1913.