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  61

Part I - General View- History

1727 - This example was followed by New Hampshire, and grants were made of Epsom, 
Chichester, Barnstead, Canterbury, Gilmanton, and Bow.
	This year was remarkable for a violent and extensive earthquake which 
commenced on the 29th of October, A.M.  it was announced by a loud and alarming noise; 
this increased until the shaking began, which continued about three minutes.  Cellar walls 
were broken in, and chimneys were thrown down, but no houses were destroyed.  Smaller 
shocks were felt for several months afterward.  
	On the 10th of June, George 1st died and on the 27th George 2d was proclaimed.


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