Hill New Hampshire

Biography of George A. Sumner

George A. Sumner, born on June 27, 1839, in Hill, was a prominent storekeeper and real estate owner, descended from Revolutionary patriot Edward Sumner. After attending local schools, he ventured into business, starting with a grist-mill before establishing a general store. He later expanded his operations and engaged in real estate, building tenement houses for workers. An active participant in local governance, Sumner held multiple town offices and was a loyal Republican. He married Angie Montague and had two children, Annie G. and G. Willis.

Biography of John H. Hunt

John H. Hunt, born on January 8, 1826, in Dorchester, N.H., was a distinguished farmer and Civil War veteran. Raised in East Cambridge, he briefly sailed the seas, surviving a shipwreck and engaging in a daring escape of a political exile in New Zealand. After abandoning his maritime career, he became a storekeeper before purchasing a farm in Franklin, N.H. Hunt served in the Fifth New Hampshire Regiment during the Civil War and later settled in Hill, where he was active in local politics and had two marriages, fathering two children.

Biography of Luther L. Mason

Luther L. Mason, born July 28, 1850, in Hill, N.H., is a notable farmer and dairyman from a long-established local family. His roots trace back to his great-grandfather Josiah, who settled the land in the early wilderness days. Luther managed the family farm, specializing in dairying, and was an active community member, serving on the School Board and Board of Selectmen. He married Martha S. Mason, has three children, and is involved in the local Christian Church, with shifting political views toward Prohibition.

Biography of George H. Adams

George H. Adams, born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is the senior proprietor of the Hill Needle Factory and the son of Harrison Adams, a pioneer in the needle industry. The Adams family traces its roots to Enoch Adams, an early immigrant from England. After various occupations, including farming, Harrison established the needle business with his sons. George, a progressive entrepreneur, took over the business and married Abbie Shaw in 1868, with whom he had three surviving children. Active in local politics and community, he served in the state legislature and remains a dedicated member of the Congregational church.