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1786Jan, 14

Meshech Weare

Meshech Weare, American lawyer and politician, 1st Governor of New Hampshire (b. 1713)
Meshech Weare (June 16, 1713 – January 14, 1786) was an American farmer, lawyer, and revolutionary statesman from Seabrook and Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. He served as the first president of New Hampshire. Before 1784 the position of governor was referred to as “president of New Hampshire.”

He is also called “The father of New Hampshire.” The “first president of New Hampshire” was John Cutt.

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