Henry F. French

1813–1885 (age 72)

Agriculturalist and jurist

Biography

Henry F. French was both an agricultural reformer and jurist, writing influential manuals on farm drainage and equipment while also serving his state in various legal capacities.

His advocacy for practical solutions to rural challenges helped farmers modernize their work and his thoughtful legal mind is remembered at Exeter Cemetery.

Also buried at Exeter Cemetery

Nicholas Gilman
1755–1814 (age 59)
Exeter Cemetery
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Henry Judson Hooper
1883–1904 (age 21)
Exeter Cemetery
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James Bell
1804–1857 (age 53)
Exeter Cemetery
James Bell (1804-1857) was a New Hampshire resident from Francestown.
John Scammon
1865–1940 (age 75)
Exeter Cemetery
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Ambrose Swasey
1846–1937 (age 91)
Exeter Cemetery
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Gideon Lane Soule
1796–1879 (age 83)
Exeter Cemetery
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