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Wentworth, John, 1719-1781

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1719 - 1781

Biography

John Wentworth was a jurist, soldier, and leader of the American Revolution in New Hampshire. He was often referred to as the Judge or as Colonel John to distinguish him from his cousin, the John Wentworth who was the colony's governor.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

John Wentworth bill

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 764161
Mss 764161
Date(s): 1764-02-11
Abstract

In English.

Order to pay John Giddings

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 775900
Mss 775900
Date(s): 1775
Scope and Contents

An order to pay to John Giddings a sum of money for expenses of the Delegates to the Continental Congres. Order was isued by Wentworth, chairman to the Selectmen of Kingstown.

William Matson petition

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 777505
Mss 777505
Date(s): 1777-09-05
Scope and Contents

Petition of William Matson of Marlow, New Hampshire to John Wentworth informing him that he andthe proprietors of Marlow protest the boundaty with [East Alsteas]. Part of text is missing.

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