Salisbury New Hampshire

Biography of Irving Allison Watson, M.D.

Irving Allison Watson, M.D., born September 6, 1849, in Salisbury, New Hampshire, pursued his medical studies at Dartmouth and the University of Vermont, graduating in 1871. He practiced in Groveton, N.H., before moving to Concord, where he significantly influenced public health as Secretary of the State Board of Health and other roles. His contributions included authoring numerous medical papers and reports. Dr. Watson, a Mason and former Major in the New Hampshire National Guard, married Lena A. Farr and has one daughter, Bertha M. Watson.

Biography of Daniel Downes

Daniel Downes, born in Salisbury, New Hampshire, on June 10, 1837, was the son of Isaac Downes and Mary A. Cilly. After education in Lowell’s town school, he worked in mills and later became a farmer in Andover. Downes established a successful lumber business and a general merchandise store in Potter Place. A self-made man, he contributed to local governance as a Selectman, Road Agent, and State Representative. Married to Jane Kenniston, he had six children and embraced community service through various organizations.

Biography of George W. Wilson

George W. Wilson was born on July 15, 1824, in Salisbury, N.H. He grew up in Franklin, where he inherited and improved a productive farm originally owned by his father, Dr. Job Wilson. Educated locally, George took care of his parents before taking over the family property, which he expanded through general farming and dairying. He married Ellen M. Sawyer in 1855, and they had one daughter, Emma. Active in local politics and community organizations, Wilson was a Republican and a member of the Congregational church.

Biography of Jonathan Arey

Jonathan Arey, born January 28, 1816, in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, was a prominent blacksmith and community figure in Salisbury, New Hampshire. He learned the trade under William Temple and operated his smithy for fifty years. Arey endured personal losses, marrying three times and fathering four children from his first marriage. A dedicated farmer, he cultivated his land while maintaining a robust smithing business. Known for his good health and community engagement, Arey served as Selectman and held varied political views, reflecting his independent spirit.

Biography of George Pettengill

George Pettengill, born in Salisbury, New Hampshire, in 1832, emerged from an orphaned childhood to become a significant figure in Idaho’s pioneering history. After working various jobs, he joined a party crossing the plains in 1852, eventually participating in mining and cattle ranching. Pettengill moved to Boise, engaging in public service and politics, where he served in the state legislature and as Ada County assessor. Married with three sons, he is recognized as a dedicated pioneer and respected community leader in Idaho.