The Cressy Family

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John R.⁷ Cressey (Ebenezer⁶, Joseph⁵, John⁴, Daniel³, John², Mighill¹) born 1814, unmarried. He kept store at Salmon Falls, New Hampshire., speculated in Boston and said to be worth $100,000. He attended Gorham Academy, taught town school and singing school. Willed niece, Martha E., large amount, gave Gorham Library $1,000; died in Boston in 1892 at 78.