Our World and Country
| 1756 | Oldest continuing newspaper in America published in Portsmouth: The NH Gazette. |
| 1760 | King George III’s coronation. |
| 1769 | Dartmouth College chartered “for the education of Indian and other youth” |
| 1774 | Ann Lee, “Mother Ann” arrives in America with small group of “Shakers.” |
| 1775 | Lantern hung in old North Church and Paul Revere rides to warn colonists |
| 1768 | Army of caterpillars invade Conn. River Valley, devouring everything in 100 mile area. |
Our Community
| 1759 | Lovewell’s Township and Plantation of Suncook become incorporated and named Pembroke |
| 1761-62 | Severe draughts |
| 1767 | Total population of Pembroke: 557 including 2 slaves. 15 pounds “lawful money” paid in corn, nye and peas voted for support of a school. |
Our Church
| 1763 | Presbyterians break away from church and incorporate their own parish. |
| 1767 | Committee appointed to “equitably assess all taxpayers the amount due Rev. Whittemore at the time the Presbyterians became a separate parish.” |
| 1767 | Parish books containing records of 1759-1767 destroyed by fire in home of Thomas Robertson, Parish clerk. |