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Jonathan Chesley
257 S Barnstead Rd, Barnstead,
NH 03225-3605
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USA
Latitude & Longitude:
43° 19' 46.992",
-71° 15' 21.312"
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New Hampshire State
Historical Marker
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This patriot and civic leader rests in a nearby grave on land he once farmed. In 1764 he contracted to build Barnstead's portion of the Province Road. On December 14-15, 1774 he participated in raids on the British Fort William and Mary in New Castle capturing needed munitions for the Patroit Militia at the Battle of Bunker Hill. During The Revolution he was an army quartermaster providing critical logistical support to feed, clothe and equip the continental army. Following the war. Chesley served as selectman, state representative and delegate to the 1784 state convention that ratified the U.S. Constitution.
Last updated: 9/21/2011 11:05 |
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Related Themes: American Revolution, the Revolutionary War.
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Jonathan Chesley Historical Marker Location Map, Barnstead, New Hampshire
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