Dover's annual city reports contained the vital records for the years between 1887 and 1937, at which point the information was no longer published. Because of Dover's relatively large population, the births, marriages and deaths for this period would eac
Covers old Dover including the present towns of Lee, Madbury, Durham, Somersworth, Newington, and Rollingsford. The records contained in this volume were extracted from the early town records, 1693-1838, and from numerous private sources kept by ministers, churches, and private individuals. First published as Collections of the Dover, N.H., Historical Society, Vol. 1.
"Originally published in 1894 by the Dover Historical Society, under title: Collections of the Dover, N.H., Historical Society, Volume 1; no subsequent editions were published."
A valuable, but time-consuming, source of information for events occurring after 1886 is the section of vital statistics which is provided in the Annual Town Reports of many New Hampshire towns. This work is divided into births, marriages and deaths, and each section is arranged alphabetically. R2242HB - $46.00
The information that is reported contemporaneously and which is contained in the annual reports varies during the time period covered by this book. Entries are listed alphabetically by the surname of the groom followed by an alphabetical listing of brides by surname. R2564HB - $34.00
A valuable, but time-consuming, source of information for events occurring after 1886 is the section of vital statistics which is provided in the Annual Town Reports of many New Hampshire towns. This work is divided into births, marriages and deaths, and each section is arranged alphabetically. To the extent the information is available, the birth entries contain child's name, date and place of birth, number of children in the family, father's name, place of birth, age and occupation, and the mother's maiden name, age and place of birth. Marriage entries generally contain groom's name and residence, bride's name and residence, date and place of marriage, husband's and wife's age and occupation, and parents' names, places of birth and occupations. Maiden names are emphasized with bold type and there is a separate alphabetical listing of marriages by bride's name. The list of deaths contains name of decedent, place and date of death, age at death, cause of death, marital status, birthplace, and parents' names and places of birth.
Jonathan Watson was first noted as being in Dover, New Hampshire in 1672. He married (1) Abigail Dudley, ca. 1675 in Exeter, New Hampshire. He married (2) Elizabeth Beard by 1678. Descendants lived primarily in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts.
The information that is reported contemporaneously and which is contained in the annual reports varies during the time period covered by this book. Entries are listed alphabetically by the surname of the groom followed by an alphabetical listing of brides by surname. R2525HB - $42.50