Antrim New Hampshire

History of Antrim New Hampshire

First Meeting-House in Antrim, New Hampshire, 1785

Rev. W. R. Cochrane’s exhaustive chronicle of Antrim, New Hampshire, spans from its founding to the 1877 centennial, crafted over five years of meticulous research. Commissioned by the town, the history encompasses settlement, vital records, and the genealogies of 581 families. It documents the town’s growth through various facets, such as education, military contributions, and local industries. Drawing on community contributions and earlier histories, the work aims to preserve Antrim’s legacy for future generations, featuring illustrations and detailed genealogical data.

Biography of Sumner N. Ball

Sumner N. Ball, born in Washington on June 3, 1854, was the son of Dexter and Hannah Ball. His grandfather, John Ball, was a prosperous farmer from Antrim, N.H. Sumner had a varied career, including farming, working in a cutlery factory, and establishing the Antrim Reporter newspaper. He later returned to Washington, acquiring the family homestead, Oak Hill Farm, known for its dairy products. Active in local governance and community affairs, he married Carrie B. Brooks, with whom he had two children.