Jacob Martin Nesmith - Naesmyth.com

Source: Morrison's History of Windham, N.H., Page 693-694:
Colonel Jacob Martin Nesmith was born in Windham, New Hampshire on September 20, 1786. He resided on the old family homestead until he was about 34 years of age, when he purchased the Robert Park farm, one mile south and one half mile from Windham Village, to which he moved April 19, 1820, and where he resided during the remainder of his life, following the honorable occupation of a farmer. In early life he loved the military service, and devoted much attention to it; He passed through the several grades until he reached the position of Colonel, and commanded the 8th Regiment, New Hampshire Militia. In 1814 he married Margaret Dinsmoor, daughter of Deacon Robert Dinsmoor, the "Rustic Bard," with whom he lived nearly 45 years. She was born May 18, 1787 and died December 4, 1858 at the age of 71 yrs. He died January 21, 1863 at the age of 76 yrs.

Source: Biographical Review; Leading Citizens of Rockingham County, New Hampshire, circa 1896, page 413:
Colonel Jacob M. Nesmith, son of John, the first of the name, was born in Windham in 1786, and became one of the prosperous residents of the town. Although an exceedingly able man, he invariably declined to accept offices of public trust which were tendered to him by his fellow townsmen, preferring to devote what leisure time he could to his home and family. In politics he was originally a Whig, but joined the Republican party at its formation. He served for several years as Colonel of the Eighth Regiment, Third Brigade, New Hampshire Volunteer Militia, of which he was one of the most valuable and conspicuous officers; And he was mainly instrumental in bringing the service up to the high standard of efficiency and perfection for which it was noted during his time. He was a great lover and an excellent judge of horses, a practical and progressive agriculturist, and, above all, a high-minded, conscientious, and a patriotic citizen, who enjoyed the respect and esteem of a large number of friends and acquaintances throughout the county and State. His death, which took place in 1863, was the cause of general regret; And his memory is still cherished by the older residents of this town, who knew and appreciated his ability and true worth. Colonel Jacob M. Nesmith married Margaret Dinsmoor, daughter of Robert Dinsmoor, who was known in his day as the "Rustic Bard."

Source: Records of Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry, New Hampshire:
Nesmith, Jacob age 77 d. 1-19-1863 W-86

In 1838, Jacob Martin Nesmith purchased a parcel of land from a Caleb Prince of Salem, New Hampshire. The original document which recorded this transfer has come into the possession of Naesmyth.com. The original, when scanned, turned out to be a bit illegible. Both the original and a legible transcription can be viewed by clicking here. (Note: scroll to page 2 for easier reading or see below) To view this document, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. A free copy can be obtained at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

KNOW all men by these Presents, That

I Caleb Prince of Salem in the County of Rockingham
and State of New Hampshire Gentleman
For and in consideration of the sum of twenty five Dollars
to me in hand, before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by
Jacob M. Nesmith of Windham in the County
and State aforesaid Gentleman

the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, sold, and by these presents, do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, convey and confirm unto the said Jacob M. Nesmith his heirs and assigns, forever,

a certain tract of land situate in Windham aforesaid and bounded as follows /viz/ Beginning at an angle in the wall, being the Northeast corner of land owned by the aforesaid Jacob M. Nesmith, and on a line of land owned by John Cochran - Hence North seventy-two Degrees fifteen minutes East twenty-two rods and fifteen links to a stake and stones - Hence South eleven Degrees East twenty rods to a stake and stones - Hence South eighty-five Degrees West twenty-five rods and nine links to a stake and stones - Hence North fourteen rods and twenty-one links to the bounds first mentioned - containing two acres and eighty-six rods

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said granted premises with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Jacob M. Nesmith his heirs and assigns, to his and their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said Caleb Prince my heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant and agree to and with the said Jacob M. Nesmith his heirs, assigns, that until delivery hereof I am the lawful owner of the said premises, and am seized and possessed thereof in convey the same in manner aforesaid ; that the said premises are free and clear of all and every incumbrance whatsoever, and that I the said Caleb Prince my heirs, executors and administrators, shall and will warrant and defend the same to the said demands of any person or persons whomsoever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hands and seals the fourteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight

Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of

Nancy Prince

Caleb Prince

Robert Bartley

State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss. June 14^th 1838

Personally appearing the above named Caleb Prince ----

and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed, before me, —

Robert Bartley Justice of the Peace.

enfeoff \En*feoff"\ , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enfeoffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Enfeoffing.] [Pref. en- + feoff, fief: cf. LL. infeofare, OF. enfeffer, enfeofer.] 1. (Law) To give a feud, or right in land, to; to invest with a fief or fee; to invest (any one) with a freehold estate by the process of feoffment. --Mozley & W.