CHAPTER I

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BIRTHPLACE AND ANCESTRY IN NEW ENGLAND.

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The town of Bedford, N. H.--King Phillip's War--Land grants to surviving soldiers--Souhegan-East--Grant of a charter--Naming the town--The early settlers--The thirst for civil and religious liberty--Records of the church--The thrift of the people--Native humor--A patriotic record--Services in three wars. 19

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