CHAPTER II

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PARENTAGE AND CHILDHOOD.

The Chandlers of New England--The first Zechariah and his possessions--Settlement in the intervale of the Merrimack--Genealogy of the family--Noted family connections--Prominence in church and State--The family residences--Birthplace of Zachariah--Inherited traits--A strong, self-reliant boy--His school-days--One term as teacher--Work on the farm--Military experience--Clerk in a store--His journey Westward--Affection for the old town--Some of Bedford's emigrants. 31

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