Bio: Samuel Currier, d. 1802 :Wentworth, Grafton County, New Hampshire

Source:Gazeteer of Grafton County, N. H. 1709-1886
Compiled and published by Hamilton Child, 1886


Samuel Currier came to Wentworth, from Hampstead, N. H., at an early day,
and located on road 7. He was a Baptist minister, and was thought to be the
first minister in town. He died here about 1802. He had four sons, Aaron,
David, Samuel and Daniel. His son Aaron came here with his father, but
removed to Corinth, Vt., where he lived twelve years and then returned to
Wentworth. He engaged in the tanning business, which was established by his
uncle. He also engaged in manufacturing, owned a grist mill, a saw mill and
a cloth-dressing mill. He took an active part in town affairs, was
selectman, town representative, &c. He reared a family of twelve children,
only four of whom are living, namely, Mrs. Paula Haines, Mrs. Sally Currier,
and Ezra B., of this town, and David D., of Lawrence, Mass. His son Samuel
also carried on the tanning business for a number of years, and also engaged
in farming. Of his three children, Samuel G., Lorenzo W. and Eunice, the
first two are living and are engaged in farming. Lorenzo W. is a surveyor,
and has represented the town in the legislature.


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Submitted by: Rick Giirtman rickman@worldpath.net
Date: October 4, 2000
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