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    1. Re: Bell's History of Exeter
    2. Bill Williamson
    3. Bell's History of Exeter is available from the Water Street Book Store, 125 Water Street, Exeter, NH at a price of $65.00. They were out of stock today but have an order coming in. There is another excellent History of Exeter available. It is Exeter New Hampshire 1888 - 1984 with many pictures and an extensive prolog on pre-1888 Exeter. Written by Nancy Merrill. The price is $40.00. Bill At 08:38 PM 11/10/99 -0500, you wrote: >Actually, Bell's History of Exeter contains a "genealogical" section at the >end of the book, which is comprised of all of the vital records from Exeter >(births, marriages, deaths, family records) that Bell was able to find. Bell >also includes a great deal of information in the book that can be utilized >for genealogical research. For example, he lists land grant information. >This information, when coupled with Rockingham County deeds and wills, can >clarify some Exeter family lines. Furthermore, the book is just an excellent >and entertaining history of the town, and recounts numerous interesting >events that might involve your ancestors. I agree with George Sanborn that >Higginson's Books is a good place to look. They have a website. You might >also want to try bibliofind.com, which allows you to search a great number of >second hand book seller's sites to find a particular book (including >Higginson's). I have used it to acquire some out of print gems. --Greg >Gilman

    11/11/1999 11:57:52