History of the town of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, from its first settlement, to 1882 . feel confident that some Richmond menwere in the Continental army of which we have notrace. It is quite probable that many of those whosenames appear in the militia companies were soldiersin the Continental army some time during the addition to those afore-named in the army, we findthe following names : Eleazer Martin, Barnard Hix,Caleb Thayer, and William Green, the latter coming 74 HISTORY OF THE to town a long time alter the war closed. The firstthree of these died of wounds, or dise
History of the town of Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, from its first settlement, to 1882 . feel confident that some Richmond menwere in the Continental army of which we have notrace. It is quite probable that many of those whosenames appear in the militia companies were soldiersin the Continental army some time during the addition to those afore-named in the army, we findthe following names : Eleazer Martin, Barnard Hix,Caleb Thayer, and William Green, the latter coming 74 HISTORY OF THE to town a long time alter the war closed. The firstthree of these died of wounds, or disease contractedin the service. MEN IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY. As appears on the rolls at Concord, Richmond wasrepresented as follows : — In 1777 — Continental men, 15, paid .... £465 1778 13, .... 555 I2S. 1779 5, ... 18017S1—Frontiersmen,. .15, .... 162 los. CANNON TAKEN THROUGH TOWN. Some of the cannon used at the battle of Benning-ton were transported from Boston through Richmond,on tlie old road over Devil-stair hill, and by the JohnCass tavern, and it is reported that the sound of the. cannonading was distinctl} heard in Richmond byJacob Bump and others on the day of the battle,Aug. 16, 1777. REVOLUTIONARY DOCUMENTS IN THE STATE-ARCHIVES AT CONCORD. Barnard Hix. State of \Nrw Hampr. In House of Representatives, Augt 20th, Committee on sick and wounded soldiers, &c., reported thathavina; taken under consideration the account of Jane Hix for the TOWX OF RICHMOND. 75 funeral expenses of her husband, Barnard Ilix, who died a soldierwhen belonging to Capt. Stoughtons Company in Col. BaldwinsRegiment, which account amounts to four pounds, eleven shillingsand eight pence, are of opinion that the amount of said accountbe allowed and paid out of the Treasury. (Signed) GEO. KING, For the Committee. Whicii report being read and considered — Voted, That the same be received and accepted, and that thePresident give order accordingly. Sent up for concurrence. JOHN DUDLEY,
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