Wentworth, John, Jr., 1745-1787

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WENTWORTH, John, Jr., (Grandfather of John Wentworth), a Delegate from New Hampshire; born at Salmon Falls, Strafford County, N.H., July 17, 1745; prepared for college by private tutors; was graduated from Harvard College in 1768; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Dover, N.H., in 1771; register of probate of Strafford County 1773-1787; appointed on January 10, 1774, a member of the committee of correspondence; member of the State house of representatives 1776-1780; appointed in June 1777 a member of the State committee of safety; served as moderator 1777-1786; Member of the Continental Congress in 1778; one of the signers of the Articles of Confederation; member of the State council 1780-1784; served in the State senate 1784-1786; died in Dover, N.H., on January 10, 1787; interment in Pine Hill Cemetery.

<p>John Wentworth Jr. (July 17, 1745 – January 10, 1787) was a Founding Father of the United States and a lawyer who served as a New Hampshire delegate to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Articles of Confederation</p>

<p>He was born to Judge John Wentworth in Somersworth, New Hampshire in 1745, and is a descendant of "Elder" William Wentworth. He graduated from Harvard in 1768 before studying law. He moved to Dover, New Hampshire where he started his practice. His cousin, Governor Wentworth, appointed him the probate register for Strafford County, and he held that post until his death.</p>

<p>He was active in the various revolutionary committees, and was elected to the convention (later the State Assembly) from Dover every year from 1776 to 1780. He was a member of the state council, supporting Meshech Weare, from 1780 to 1784, and was a member of the New Hampshire Committee of Safety. That committee operated as the revolutionary government when the Assembly was not in session.</p>