John 316 Marshall

Wm. Whipple was so successful in business that he was able to retire at age 45. He decided to devote himself to public service, and was soon one of the New Hampshire signers of the Declaration. Whipple became a Brigadier General in the NH militia, and fought through the Revolution. He was a key player at the battle of Saratoga, the turning point of the War. Whipple went to war with his slave, named Prince, who was one of some 5,000 black Americans who fought for the colonies. After the war, Whipple freed Prince. They are buried in the same cemetery. www.john316marshall.com

A rising star in colonial New Hampshire politics, Physician Josiah Bartlett was stripped of all his titles when he began to favor independence. His house was soon destroyed by fire; he felt it was arson committed by his neighbors loyal to Great Britain. He used his medical skills on behalf of the NH Militia, and during a NY campaign, helped the Continental Army. In 1790 Dartmouth awarded him an honorary doctorate of medicine degree. Three of his sons, and seven of his grandsons, went on to become medical doctors. www.john316marshall.com