Bio: Benjamin Barron, b. 1755 :Woodstock, Grafton County, New Hampshire


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


Benjamin Barron, born February 22, 1755, came here about 1786, and was one
of the first settlers, locating in a log house built the year before by John
Riant, on road 17. He married Abigail Varnum, of Dracut, Mass., December 29,
1784, and reared seven children, as follows: Benjamin M., born November 5,
1785; John V., born May 2, 1787; Abigail, born January 19, 1789; Oliver,
born July 17, 1791; DeLafayette, born August 14, 1793; Hannah, born May 1,
1795; and Martha, born September 2, 1797. Benjamin M. lived on the home
farm, married Laura Walker, and raised seven children, viz.: Lovina, born
September 15, 1820; Benjamin M., born August 5, 1822; Betsey, born June 29,
1824; Hiram, born February 14(?) 1827; Abigail, born June 15, 1830; Lula A.,
born May 18, 1835; and Rachel(?), born January 15, 1837. Lula A. married
Josiah Tourtillotte, and remained on the homestead.


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