From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), 
compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late 
Phinehas Merrill, Esq.,
Printed by C. Norris & Co. , Exeter, NH, ©1817,pg 128

Part Two of Gazetteer:

EPSOM - a township in Rockingham county, bounded N. by Pittsfield, E. by Northwood, 
S. by Allenstown, and W. by Pembroke and Chichester.  It contains about 19,200 acres, 
and in 1810 its population was 1,156.  
	Suncook river passes through the westerly part of Epsom and receives Little 
Suncook from several small ponds in Northwood.  In the northeast part of the town are 
several small mountains, vix. M’Roy’s (McRoy), Fort Nat’s, etc.
	The Rev. John Tuck was ordained here in 1761, and was succeeded by the Rev. E. 
Hazeltine who died in 1813.   Rev. J. Curtis was settled in 1815, and is the present 
minister.
	The principal village in Epsom contains about 20 houses, a congregational meeting 
house, a school house, and several small stores.  This town like most others of its size in 
the state, has several religious societies.  There are here many valuable mill seats. There 
are 7 grain mills, 2 carding machines and a cotton factory.
	Maj. Andrew M’Clary (McClary), a native of this town, fell at the battle of Breed’s 
hill on June 17, 1775, after defending with a few companions a temporary entrenchment 
thrown up a few hours before.  Attacked by an overpowering force of the enemy they 
retreated about one mile.  The major in this action displayed great bravery and presence of 
mind.  Inflamed by an ardent patriotism, like the roman Catmillus, he left his plough on the 
first intelligence of war, and volunteered in the cause of his brethren, in which he was soon 
called to a command which he executed to his lasting honor.




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