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John Langdon (1741-1819)
127 Elwyn Rd, Portsmouth,
NH 03801-5701
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USA
Latitude & Longitude:
43° 2' 39.6996",
-70° 46' 0.5628"
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New Hampshire State
Historical Marker
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JOHN LANGDON
1741-1819
John Langdon, merchant and statesman, was born June 26, 1741, on this farm which was first settled by the Langdon family about 1650, With his brother Woodbury, he became a successful trader and shipbuilder. During the American Revolution , he supervised construction of the Continental warships Raleigh, Ranger and America at his Portsmouth shipyard, was in active military service, and personally financed General John Stark's expedition against Burgoyne in 1777.
Last updated: 9/21/2011 11:05 |
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