General Jonathan Moulton was to play an important role in the early history of New Hampshire and many tales of his adventures would become the stuff of legend. State nickname: Granite State, Mother of Rivers, White Mountain State, Switzerland of America [1] Official languages English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Governor John Lynch (D) Senators Judd Gregg (R) John Sununu (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 46th 24,239 km² 3. ...

Early Life and King George's War

Jonathan Moulton was born on July 21, 1726 in the town of Hampton, New Hampshire. He spent much of his childhood as an apprentice to a a cabinetmaker. In 1745 he left the cabinetmaker trade and was appointed as a captain of scouts (this type of unit was not yet called Rangers) in the New Hampshire Militia. In the same year he was with the New England army under the command of William Pepperrell that took Fortress Louisbourg from the French. For the rest of King George's War Jonathan Moulton fought aginst the Ossipee Indians that were allied to the French around Lake Winnipesaukee until they were killed or driven to Canada. During one winter scout from Dover, New Hampshire Capt. Moulton and his men ambushed six Ossipee warriors on the Ice of Lake Winnipesaukee, five of the warriors were killed in the first volley and the sixth ran way followed closely by Jonathan's massive black dog that attacked and killed the fleeing warrior. The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle ended the war in 1748. It would be only six years until the next war between England and France July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... Events George Friderich Handel becomes a British subject. ... Hampton is a town located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. ... // Events May 11 - War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy - At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army including the Black Watch June 4 – Frederick the Great destroys Austrian army at Hohenfriedberg August 19 - Beginning of the 45 Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan September 12 - Francis I is elected... Rogers Rangers Toward Ticonderoga 1759, as depicted by artist John Buxton. ... A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ... The Flag of Plymouth Colony, also know as the First Flag of New England The Bunker HIll Flag, also known as the Third Flag of New England or Red Flag of New England Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... Sir William Pepperrell (June 27, 1696 – July 6, 1759) was a British settler and soldier in Colonial Massachusetts. ... Fortress Louisbourg (in French, Forteresse de Louisbourg) is a Canadian National Historic Site and the location of a partial reconstruction of an 18th century French fortress at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. ... King Georges War is the name given to the military operations in North America that formed part of the 1740-1748 War of the Austrian Succession. ... Lake Winnipesaukee at Sunset The largest lake in New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee is the sixth largest natural lake lying within the United States. ... Dover is a small city located in Strafford County, New Hampshire, in the United States of America. ... The second Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) of 1748 ended the War of the Austrian Succession. ... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: England Travel guide to England from Wikitravel English language English law English (people) List of monarchs of England – Kings of England family tree List of English people Angeln (region in northern Germany, presumably the origin of the Angles for whom England is named) UK...

After the end of the war in 1749 Jonathan married Abigail Smith, together they would have 11 children. Also during this time Jonathan opeaned a store in Hampton and started importing goods from Europe and the West Indies to sell. Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ... A satellite composite image of Europe // Etymology Picture of Europa, carried away by bull-shaped Zeus. ... The Caribbean or the West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. ...

French and Indian War until the American Revolution

With the resumption of the colonial struggle in 1754 with the French and Indian War Jonathan Moulton once again served as a captain in the New Hampshire Militia was elected to the New Hampshire General Court. 1754 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The French and Indian War is the American name for the decisive nine-year conflict (1754-1763) in North America between the Kingdom of Great Britain and France, which was one of the theatres of the Seven Years War. ... The New Hampshire General Court is the state legislature of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. ...

After the End of the French and Indian War, Jonathan Moulton was granted large tracts of land on the north side of Lake Winnipsaukee in the towns of Moultonborogh named after himself, New Hampton, Tamworth, Center Harbor and Sandwich by the Govenors Benning Wentworth and John Wentworth. Moultonborough is a town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. ... New Hampton is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Tamworth is a town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. ... Center Harbor is a town located in Belknap County, New Hampshire. ... Sandwich is a town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire. ... Benning Wentworth (1696–1770) was the colonial governor of New Hampshire from (1741-1766). ... John Wentworth (1737-1820) was the British colonial governor of New Hampshire at the time of the American Revolution. ...

In 1764 with the wreck of the mast-ship St. George of the coast of Hampton, Jonathan along with many of the other town residence were able to salvage much of the goods aboard her for there own profit. 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

In the early morning hours of March 15, 1769 his mansion burnt to the ground. This fire helped to start one of the most interesting legends about him as the "Yankee Faust". March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Faust (sometimes Latinized as Faustus) is the protagonist of a popular German tale of a pact with the Devil. ...

The American Revolution

During the events that lead up to the American Revolution Jonathan Moulton was elected as moderator of the Hampton town meetings, chosen as a member of the Committee of safety, appointed as a delegate to the patriot Assembly at Exeter, New Hampshire and commisioned as the Colonel of the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment of Militia. The American Revolution is the series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America. ... Committee of Safety may refer to: The Committee of Safety, the parliamentary body in England that oversaw the English Civil War The Committee of Public Safety which controlled created the French Republic and initiated the Reign of Terror One of the many Colonial American Committees of Safety established at the... Squamscott River Falls in 1907, Exeter, NH Exeter is a town located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. ... Colonel is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the world. ...

On September 21, 1775 his wife Abigail died of smallpox. A year later he would marry Sarah Emery and would father 4 more children. This episode also leads to a supernatural legend. September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Smallpox (also known by the Latin names Variola or Variola vera) is a highly contagious disease unique to humans. ... The supernatural (Latin: super- exceeding + nature) comprises forces and phenomena which are beyond the realm of current scientific understanding, and which may actually directly contradict conventional scientific understandings. ...

For the first two years of the American Revolutionary War Col. Moulton's regiment guarded the 18 mile seacoast of New Hampshire against British invasion. But in the Fall of 1777 he marched with his men to the 2nd battle of Saratoga at Bemis Hights in New York and the defeat of Lt. General John Burgoyne's British army invading from Canada. Col. Moulton and the 3rd New Hampshire Militia served in Gen. Ebenezer Learned brigade during the battle. Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence was the military side of the American Revolution. ... A regiment is a military unit, larger than a company and smaller than a division. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Battle of Bemis Heights on October 7, 1777 is also known as the 2nd Battle of Saratoga since it was the second and last major engagement in the Battle of Saratoga of the American Revolutionary War. ... State nickname: The Empire State Official languages English Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Clinton (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 13. ... Lieutenant General is a military rank used in many countries. ... John Burgoyne John Burgoyne (February 24, 1723 – August 4, 1792) was a British general during the American Revolutionary War, infamous for his arrogance, pompous attitude, and vanity. ... Ebenezer Learned (April 18, 1728-April 1, 1801) was a Brigadier General in the American Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. ...

Post War

After the end of the American Revolution Jonathan Moulton continued his role in the New Hampshire militia and on March 25, 1785 was created Brigadier General of the 1st Brigade of the New Hampshire Militia. March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... Brigade is a term from military science which refers to a group of several battalions (typically two to four), and directly attached supporting units (normally including at least an artillery battery and additional logistic support). ...

Jonathan Moulton would die at the age of 71 on September 18, 1787. Two years later in 1789 General George Washington stopped and paid his respects to General Moulton's widow Sarah on his tour of the new United States of America. September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected twice. ...

Supernatural Legends

In the first legend in which Jonathan's house burns down. It was said that he had made a Faustian deal with the devil and had outsmarted him by saying that he would sell his soul to the devil if the devil would fill his boots up with gold coins on the first of every month. At first Jonathan Moulton found the largest set of boot in all of the Province of New Hampshire that went up to the mid thigh. After a couple of months the devil returned to fill up the boots with gold but no matter how many gold coins the he poured in the boots they would not fill. Jonathan Moulton had cut the soles off of the boots and put the boots over a hole in the floor and all the gold coins fell into the basement of the house. The devil being outsmarted by Jonathan Moulton burnt down his house in revenge when he figured out what Jonathan had done. Apon hearing this tale Jonathan Moulton hung a pair of boots over his fireplace in his new mansion. The Devil is the name given to a supernatural entity, who, in most Western religions, is the central embodiment of evil. ... The Guinea coin of 1663 was the first British machine-struck gold coin. ... The New Hampshire Colony was the product of several English land grants dating from 1623 to 1680, and for much of its colonial history was subject to the Massachusetts Colony and its leadership in Boston. ... General Name, Symbol, Number gold, Au, 79 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 6, d Appearance metallic yellow Atomic mass 196. ...

In the second spooky tale, the Ghost of his first wife Abigail appears on his wedding night and takes the ring off of the finger of his new wife Sarah as the two are in bed together. Also a story spread by those that did not like Jonathan Moulton (and there were many). Reputed ghost of a monk. ...

And in a final legenday story a pallbearer at his funerial opened his coffin to find it empty and a box of gold coins with the devil stamped on them. In a factual mystery Jonathan Moulton was burried without a tombstone and the site of his grave is now unknown. Tombstone most commonly means a headstone marking the grave of a deceased person. ...

See also

• John Lovewell (Junior)

John Lovewell (October 14, 1691-May 9, 1725) was a British explorer and soldier who lived in Dunstable, now Nashua, New Hampshire. ...

Outside Links

http://www.hampton.lib.nh.us/hampton/biog/moultontoc.htm