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GENERAL BIRTH DEATH MARRIAGE COURT
Source: National Intelligencer - Washington D. C.
Dated: May 3, 1831
BARRELL, Nathaniel, died at York Maine, April 4, age 98.  He was born in Boston, Mass., August 2, 1732.  At an early age, he joined the army, then organizing for the Conquest of Quebec, obtained a commission, and was present at the taking of that city.  He was promoted from Ensign to Capt.  He afterwards married the only child of Judge SAYWARD.  Going to England, he assisted at the funeral of George II, and was present at the coronation of his successor, George III.  By this Monarch, he was appointed one of the Council for the Province of N. H.  He became a convert to the Sandemanian religion.  He leaves 74 children and grandchildren, one of the 5th generation. (May 3)
Source:  Boston Journal - Massachussetts
Dated: August 31, 1874
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Rev. Nathaniel Melcher of Kennebunkport has accepted the Professorship of Mathematics in Colby University, and entered upon the discharge of his duties.


 

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