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History of Dorchester, (Grafton County) New Hampshire

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Biographies:

A Biography of Rufus Blodgett

Rufus Blodgett, senator, was born in Dorchester, N.H., Oct. 9, 1834. He received a limited education and learned the machinist's trade, working in the locomotive shops in Manchester, N.H., 1852-'66. He removed to New Jersey in 1866, where he was a railroad employee, 1866-'74, superintendent of the New Jersey Southern road, 1874-'84, and of the New York & Long Branch road from 1884. He was a representative in the state legislature, 1878-'80; a delegate to the Democratic national convention of 1880, and a United States senator, 1887-'93, serving on the committees on census, fisheries, and pensions.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

New Hampshire Facts:
Tree: white birch
Bird: purple finch
Flower: purple lilac
Nickname: Granite State
Motto: Live Free or Die
Area (sq. mi.): 9,304
Capitol: Concord
Admitted: 21 Jun 1788

Grafton County Facts:

Additional Local History Notes:

Dorchester is situated 421 meters above sea level.