WENTWORTH, John, Jr., (grandfather of
John Wentworth), a Delegate from New Hampshire; born at Salmon Falls, Strafford
County, N.H., July 17, 1745; prepared for college by private tutors; was
graduated from Harvard College in 1768; studied law; was admitted to the bar and
commenced practice in Dover, N.H., in 1771; register of probate of Strafford
County 1773-1787; appointed on January 10, 1774, a member of the committee of
correspondence; member of the State house of representatives 1776-1780;
appointed in June 1777 a member of the State committee of safety; served as
moderator 1777-1786; Member of the Continental Congress in 1778; one of the
signers of the Articles of Confederation; member of the State council 1780-1784;
served in the State senate 1784-1786; died in Dover, N.H., on January 10, 1787;
interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. - -Biographical
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