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  Meshech Weare
Meshech Weare was one of the relatively small number of persons of that day who had a college education; he, like other leaders of the American Revolution, was a member of a minority who knew how to read, write and think well and who could express their political ideas fluently in speeches, letters and pamphlets.
Meshech Weare was a leader in the framing of this document, which served as the basic instrument of government for the ensuing eight years or until the adoption of a second and more permanent constitution in 1784.
Richard Upton was a Concord lawyer and former speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representitives.
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 The Nathaniel Weares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Weare became councilor and chief justice, and he continued in public activity till a few years before his death, at the age of eighty seven, in May, 1718.
Deacon Weare’s sister, Elizabeth, married Thomas Cram, ancestor of many of that name in New Hampshire; and his niece, Susanna (Colonel Peter’s only daughter), married Nathaniel Healey, son of William, and had a son, Nathaniel, who married another Susanna Weare, granddaughter of Deacon Nathaniel, from whom the wife of Judge Bell was descended.
The letters of Meshech‘s family of ten children, so far as preserved, were mainly in the hands of Nathaniel of Deerfield, and being found among the older papers in the Deerfield house of this last Nathaniel Weare will contribute something to the memoir of President Weare, which I am now preparing.
www.hampton.lib.nh.us /hampton/biog/nathanielweares.htm   (3404 words)

  
 Meshech Weare - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Meshech Weare (June 16, 1713 – January 14, 1786) was a farmer, lawyer, and revolutionary statesman from Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.
In addition, he was chief justice of the state's supreme court from 1776 to 1782.
The New Hampshire town of Weare is named after him.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Meshech_Weare   (88 words)

  
 Portsmouth Herald Local News: Town common honors state’s first ‘president’
Weare was in his 60’s when the Revolution began and despite ties to the crown as a Colonel in the Provincial Militia, he sided with the cause.
In 1776, Weare was one of the main leaders in framing New Hampshire’s first constitution as it was born into statehood.
When the courts system was re-established, Weare served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for six years and when the second constitution was drawn up for the state, Weare was elected as the state’s first ‘President’.
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 Meshech - Unipedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Meshechs (Meshekhs/Mosokhs/Mushki, Mushku in Akkadian, Moschoi in Greek) were an ancient, non-Indo-European and non-Semitic, indigenous tribe of Asia Minor of the 3rd-1st millennias BC, said to be the offspring of Meshech, son of Japheth.
The tribal name Meshech is believed to be the source of Meskheti, the name of a south-western Georgian province.
Meshech Weare, New Hampshire's colonial patriot and statesman;: A biographical essay on the civil side of the American Revolution in New Hampshire
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 Meshech Weare - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Meshech Weare   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Meshech Weare - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Meshech Weare.
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Meshech Weare (June 16, 1713—January 14, 1786) was an farmer, lawyer, and revolutionary statesman in New Hampshire.
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 Meshech Weare -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Meshech Weare (June 16, 1713—January 14, 1786) was an farmer, lawyer, and revolutionary statesman in (A state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies) New Hampshire.
He served as the first (The head of a state government) Governor (then called President) of New Hampshire from 1776 to 1785.
The New Hampshire town of (additional info and facts about Weare) Weare is named after him.
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 The Western Rebellion
Earlier Weare, Josiah Bartlett, Timothy Walker, and other leaders had tried to mollify the rebels with political appointments (which were refused), promises of constitutional reform, and support for the idea of New Hampshire annexing the Vermont towns along the Connecticut river.
Weare informed the Continental Congress, the only external authority potentially able to settle the dispute, that unless it did so New Hampshire could contribute nothing further to the war effort.
The state Committee of Safety, which Weare also headed, threatened to send troops westward, ostensibly to protect against Indians and the British, but in fact to prevent Vermont officials from exercising authority in the recently annexed valley towns.
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 Weare, NH Homes Land Condos Waterfront Golf MLS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The median age is 34.1, with 32.0 percent of the population under the age of 18, the 7th highest percent among the cities and towns, and 4.7 percent age 65 and older, the second lowest percent among the cities and towns.
Weare contains 59.1 square miles of land area and 1.0 square miles of inland water area.
In 1764 it was incorporated as Weare, in honor of Colonel Meshech Weare, who served as the town's first clerk.
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Her father, Meshech WEARE, was born in Hampton Falls, [Rockingham County], NH, 21 Mar 1757.
Meshech WEARE, was born 16 Jun 1713, and was the first Governor of NH.
BROWN and her son, Preston, are members of the Congregational Church, which is one of the best churches in Madison.
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 History of Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Meshech Weare, was chosen President of the "Committee of Safety" and Ebenezer Thompson, Secretary.
Weare, and some others were continued members of this committee by annual election until the alteration in the for of government in 1784.
Meshech Weare was elected President, being the first executive officer elected by the people in New Hampshire.
www.usgennet.org /usa/nh/county/hillsborough/manchester/book/chap21.html   (5612 words)

  
 Sandy Heino Real Estate
Weare is now one of the fastest growing towns in New Hampshire.
Weare's 2003 population was 8,314 residents, which ranked 35th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Weare operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are part of John Stark Regional (Henniker, Weare) District: SAU 24.
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 Weare, New Hampshire NH, town profile (Hillsborough County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Weare, NH Weare is a town in Hillsborough County, in the Manchester-Nashua metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Weare was $22,217, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Weare, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $545.
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 Falls River Mills   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Weare one acre of Land by his Saw Mill as shall be layd out to y
The property is now owned, five-sixths by Benjamin Frank Weare, son of John, and one-sixth by George A. Weare, son of Joseph H., Jr.
Still farther up the Falls river than Weare's mill, within the pre;sent town of Kensington, are yet to be seen three dams, marking the sites of mills, supposed to have been built as early as 1700.
www.hampton.lib.nh.us /hampton/HISTORY/dow/chap31/dow31_4.htm   (521 words)

  
 Matthew Thornton
It must have been with a great deal of satisfaction that he signed the Declaration, for by November of 1776, his signature certainly was not required.
After the adoption of the January 1776 constitution, Thornton was elected the first speaker of the house, then became a member of the council although Meshech Weare was named to head the council.
Both Weare and Thornton were extremely able men and if times had been different, there might well have been a conflict between them.
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The assembled party then began good-humoredly but systematically to hustle the marshal and his deputy up and down the house, and laughingly inquired of them, "What did they wear at their sides?" alluding to their swords, which were indeed rather ridiculous appendages on such an occasion.
He was afterwards the successful manager of the finances of the infant state, and the stay and staff of President Weare; and his sons became in their turn favorite and important officers of New Hamp- shire.
Meshech Weare, presi- dent of the state, Matthew Thornton, who was himself soon to set his hand to the instrument, General Folsom, and Col. Pierse Long and Ebenezer Thompson, all members of the Committee of Safety, and tried and true patriots, were present.
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 Weare, NH - Recreation, Education, Society, Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
When it comes time to shop for a new or used pop-up, travel trailer, motor home or 5th wheel, Cold Springs RV in Weare is the place to visit.
A support group for homeschooling families in Weare and the surrounding towns.
History of this famous event in April, 1772 in Weare, NH which helped lead New Hampshire into the Revolutionary War.
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 nhfr   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
And the governor saw little reason to deny the settlers their trees as long as there were enough masts being hauled to Portsmouth for the Royal Navy.
Mudgett was the leader of the Weare mill owners.
Later in the spring he was able to capture one of the rioters, so the rest of the men agreed to pay the bail money and appear in court to accept their punishment.
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 WEARE
Peter Weare was killed by Indians on January 25, 1691.
Nathaniel Weare III served as a Justice of the Peace for eight years and also
Meshech Weare was a Harvard graduate and New Hampshire's first
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 Weare History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Early in 1735, Col. Robert Hale petitioned Massachusetts to create a township six miles square for soldiers or their heirs who had gone on expedition to Canada in 1690.
On September 21,1764, the town was incorporated, and King George the Third named the town "Weare" in honor of Meshech Weare who later became the first president, (later retitled Governor) of New Hampshire.
It was declared that the citizens shall hold town meetings when they please, and by a majority of the voters present choose all such officers and transact all such affairs "as by the laws are declared".
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 WEARE
Meshech Weare - The life and career of the famous namesake of the town of Weare.
Weare Animal Guardians - No-kill rescue and adoption organization.
Charming house on 12 acres with horses, donkeys and hens in the barn!
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 Peirce Tree
She married Meshech Weare 04 December 1746 in Hampton Falls New Hampshire.
Meshach Weare was one of the most prominent citizens of the State of New Hampshire.
Weare, born 30 October 1747 in Hampton Falls New Hampshire.
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 Old Hampton In New Hampshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
At the outbreak of the Revolution the attitude of Colonel Weare towards the cause of the colonists was anxiously watched, and his outspoken declaration in favor of liberty was received with great joy.
This House elected a council of twelve members, of which Meshech Weare was chosen president, holding the office throughout the war.
At the northwest corner of the village green is the Meshech Weare house, enlarged, but otherwise the same as when Washington, while the army was at Cambridge, spent the night in consultation with the president of the Committee of Safety.
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 New Hampshire: Localities: W: Weare: Society and Culture, American Society and Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Meshech Weare The life and career of the famous namesake of the town of Weare, NH.
Pine Tree Riot History of this famous event in April, 1772 in Weare, NH which helped lead New Hampshire into the Revolutionary War.
Weare Animal Guardians No-kill rescue and adoption organization.
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 Meshech Weare
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WEARE, Meshech, jurist, born in Hampton, New Hampshire, 16 June, 1713; died in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, 15 January, 1786.
He was graduated at Harvard in 1735, admitted to the bar, and practised law, also sitting in the legislature for several years, and serving as speaker in 1752.
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 Prudential Verani Realty
Meschech Weare, a descendant of the mill owners, was New Hampshire’s first “president,” later called “governor,” in 1776.
Hampton Falls was the birthplace of Ralph Adams Cram, a well-known architect, who designed the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York and chapels at West Point and Exeter Academy.
In 1764 it was incorporated as Weare,in honor of Colonel Meshech Weare,who served as the town's first clerk.Colonel Weare served New Hampshire as its first "president" from 1776 until 1785.
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 Weare New Hampshire Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
After growing by six percent between 1950-1960, the population grew by 75 percent between 1970-1980 and by 92 percent between 1980-1990.
Over fifty years, Weare's population increased by a total of 6,431 residents, going from 1,345 in 1950 to 7,776 residents in 2000.
Weare operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are part of John Stark Regional (Henniker, Weare)
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 Notes File 25   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In 1851, John Weare was the commanding officer of the old Third regiment of the state militia.
He was president of the Rockingham Agricultural Society in 1867-68; member of the state board of agriculture, 1875-77; and member of the New Hampshire Senate for 2 years from 1853.
Richard Weare was captain of the 3rd Company of the New Hampshire Regiment.
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Benjamin Felch tomb of Weare, Hillsborough Co, NH - Briana Felch December 30, 2004
Weare and Thornton - Jill Thornton January 24, 2002
Re: Family tree for Meshech Weare - andrew weare born 1949 England July 14, 2001
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