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Strafford County, NH Obituaries


Edward Carl
Dover, N. H., Dec 18 – Edward Carl, an employe of the Cocheco Manufacturing company, fell down an elevator well this morning and was killed. [Allen County Democrat (Lima, Oh), Dec 20, 1889]

George S. Chesley

Durham - George S. Chesley, who lived on the J.R. Chesley place, was killed by lightning Wednesday afternoon of last week. He, with a son of Patrick Behan, were working in the field, and went under a tree during a shower. Chesley sat with his back against the trunk of the tree and the boy sat near enough to touch him.The fluid ran down the tree and Chesley fell forward, and speaking a few words, expired. That side of the boy next to him received a severe shock, but he soon recovered.
[Newspaper: Dover Enquirer, 12 June 1878 - Submitted by Daniel J. Chesley]

Robert Harris Foss
- Listed in 1843 Chicago City Directory (reprinted in 1896): "Foss & Brothers' planing-mill. Died, Dover, N.H., July 28, 1893, aged 79"
Submitted by K. Torp


Moses Paul
Died- In Dover, NH, July 9, Moses Paul, Agent of the Co-chcco Manufacturing Company. (Strafford County)
[Campaign Atlas and Bee, Boston, Sat. July 14, 1860 Submitted by C. Horton]

Dr. William Prescott
At Concord, N.H., Oct. 18th, Dr. William Prescott died at his residence, after a lingering illness, at the age of 87 years. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College, had practiced medicine in Gilmanton, Lynn, Mass., and in Concord. He was a prominent naturalist and scientist, and a member of various societies throughout the country. During his life he made valuable collections.
[The Medical and Surgical Reporter, Philadelphia, Oct 30, 1875 - Submitted by Linda Rodriguez]

Mr. Israel Tibbetts

Died in Madbury , New Hampshire , Mr. Israel Tibbetts, aged 50, probably the largest man in America .  Notwithstanding his immense weight, which exceeded 450 lbs., he has been several times within the last year to Portsmouth market.

[Republican Compiler, (Gettysburg, PA) Jul 25, 1827 - Submitted by N. Piper]







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