Badger, William b. January 13, 1779 d. September 21, 1852 New Hampshire Governor. Born in Gilmanton, he was Governor from 1834 to 1836, serving two terms. He was a state representative from 1810 to 1812 and a state senator from 1814 to 1817. Prior to his Governorship, he was a mill owner and manufacturer in Gilmanton. (Bio by: MayflowerPilgrim332) Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA Plot: Badger
Metalious, Grace b. September 8, 1924 d. February 25, 1964 Author. She burst upon the literary scene with her first novel, "Peyton Place" (1956), a scandalous look at the sordid goings-on in a fictional New England village. Trashed by the critics and denounced as immoral by religious groups, the book became a pop culture phenomenon, selling over 10 million copies. Metalious was publicized as a "Pandora in blue jeans" who lifted the lid on the suburban complacency of the Eisenhower era, and for years the name "Peyton Place" was a synonymous reference...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Cause of death: Liver disease Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton, Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA
b. January 13, 1779 d. September 21, 1852