History of Hampton, (Rockingham County) New Hampshire United States of America

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Meshech Weare - A Biography

Meshech Weare, jurist, was born in Hampton, N.H., June 16, 1713: He was graduated from Harvard, A.B., 1735, A.M., 1738; was admitted to the bar, and was a representative in the state legislature for several years, serving as speaker of the house in 1752. He was a commissioner to the colonial congress held at Albany in 1754; was appointed justice of the supreme court of New Hampshire, and chief-justice in 1777; was a member of the executive council; chairman of the committee of safety, and in 1776 was elected president of New Hampshire, serving till 1784. He raised and equipped the forces sent under General Stark to oppose Burgoyne's progress. He was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He died in Hampton Falls, N.H., Jan. 15, 1786.

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