Thompson, Benjamin, 1806-1890.

Benjamin Thompson owned a large farm and estate in Durham, NH. In his will he bequeathed the entire estate to the State of N.H. for the purpose of creating an agricultural college. Thompson died on January 30, 1890. The State used the land and revenue from his estate to move the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts from Hanover, NH to Durham.

From the description of The last will and testament, and codicils thereto, of Benjamin Thmpson, late of Durham, N.H., deceased, 1890. (Manchester City Library). WorldCat record id: 36424310

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