Hon. John Plumer Esq.
who died
Nov. 19, 1815.
Aged 96 Years.∼John Plumer was a yeoman and esquire. he was a large owner of real estate, an extensive stock raiser and a successful farmer.
he was a moderator of the town meeting held Jan 24, 1774, to consider the situation of the country. He was also one of a committee of four to correspond with similar committees of other towns relative to the Revolution; and at that meeting patriotic resolutions were passed. upon the receipt of news of the battle of Lexington, the commitee hastily sent notice to 71 towns, requesting delegates from each town to assemble at Exeter forthwith. Only three days after the battle, delegates had arrived from every town. the council was secret.
John Plumer and others on Oct 15, 1776 promised and agree with their patriotic brethren of other towns and their own that they will to the utmost of their power, at the risk of their lives and fortunes, with arms, oppose the hostile proceedings of the British fleets and armies against the United American Colonies.
Mr Plumer served on many important committees and was a delegate to the convention held at Concord in June 1778, to prepare a state constitution.
He was active and useful in the town, being interested in local affairs and possessing energy and sound judgment. He gained influence with the people, and his opinion was regarded as authority on important questions. He was a selectman for many years and frequently moderator of town meetings.
His education was limited, and his success as attributed to his natural abilities and character. He was the first magistrate appointed in the town, and his spirit of conciliation enabled him to settle many disputes. Benevolent in his disposition, he was kind to the poor; and his corn bins were never closed to the needy. he advised them freely and often gratuitously and without; request pleaded the cause of the poor in court. He was a popular man and indeed beloved by the whole community.
He was well acquainted throughout the state, and a friend of governor Wentworth, who showed his appreciation of him by appointing him judge of the court of common pleas for Strafford County in 1773; and he was reappointed under the new state government. H served on the bench until his resignation in 1795, when he was chief justice.
He possessed an iron constitution, was hardy and athletic. Witty and humorous, he was fond of society, especially of the young.
Parents:
Richard Plumer and elizabeth Beard
Spouse:
Elizabeth Titcomb
Lydia Dennett
Children:
Elizabeth (b. 2-22-1750)
Joseph (b. 1752)
Beard (b. 8-12-1754)
John (b. 1761 d. 1824)
Hon. John Plumer Esq.
who died
Nov. 19, 1815.
Aged 96 Years.∼John Plumer was a yeoman and esquire. he was a large owner of real estate, an extensive stock raiser and a successful farmer.
he was a moderator of the town meeting held Jan 24, 1774, to consider the situation of the country. He was also one of a committee of four to correspond with similar committees of other towns relative to the Revolution; and at that meeting patriotic resolutions were passed. upon the receipt of news of the battle of Lexington, the commitee hastily sent notice to 71 towns, requesting delegates from each town to assemble at Exeter forthwith. Only three days after the battle, delegates had arrived from every town. the council was secret.
John Plumer and others on Oct 15, 1776 promised and agree with their patriotic brethren of other towns and their own that they will to the utmost of their power, at the risk of their lives and fortunes, with arms, oppose the hostile proceedings of the British fleets and armies against the United American Colonies.
Mr Plumer served on many important committees and was a delegate to the convention held at Concord in June 1778, to prepare a state constitution.
He was active and useful in the town, being interested in local affairs and possessing energy and sound judgment. He gained influence with the people, and his opinion was regarded as authority on important questions. He was a selectman for many years and frequently moderator of town meetings.
His education was limited, and his success as attributed to his natural abilities and character. He was the first magistrate appointed in the town, and his spirit of conciliation enabled him to settle many disputes. Benevolent in his disposition, he was kind to the poor; and his corn bins were never closed to the needy. he advised them freely and often gratuitously and without; request pleaded the cause of the poor in court. He was a popular man and indeed beloved by the whole community.
He was well acquainted throughout the state, and a friend of governor Wentworth, who showed his appreciation of him by appointing him judge of the court of common pleas for Strafford County in 1773; and he was reappointed under the new state government. H served on the bench until his resignation in 1795, when he was chief justice.
He possessed an iron constitution, was hardy and athletic. Witty and humorous, he was fond of society, especially of the young.
Parents:
Richard Plumer and elizabeth Beard
Spouse:
Elizabeth Titcomb
Lydia Dennett
Children:
Elizabeth (b. 2-22-1750)
Joseph (b. 1752)
Beard (b. 8-12-1754)
John (b. 1761 d. 1824)
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