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Sumner, Benjamin, 1737-1815

 

Biography

Benjamin Sumner (1737-1815) was born and married in Hebron, CT, and later moved with his family to become one of the earliest settlers of Claremont, Sullivan Country, NH. He served many civic positions in Claremont including Selectman, town clerk, town meeting moderator, legislative representative, and civil magistrate.

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Col. Benjamin Sumner to John Wheelock

 Folder: 800574, Box 4
Part of McClure MS-1311: David McClure papers
Date(s): 1800-10-24
Scope and Contents

Letter from Col. Benjamin Sumner of Claremont, N.H. to John Wheelock, telling him about the progress of the Six Nations towards civilization since 1760. Rev. Dr. Wheelock's great work. He is sending the two sons of Capt. Joseph Brant to be educated.

Found in: David McClure papers Mss Nos. 800131-807366

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