Benning Wentworth issues the New Hampshire Grants
- When
- 1749–1753
- Where
- Province of New Hampshire; Disputed territory west of the Connecticut River
- Episodes
- 2
In 1749, New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth began issuing land grants in territory west of the Connecticut River, a region also claimed by New York. This series of grants, continuing until 1764, established the settlements that eventually formed Vermont.
Episodes
- First Grant: Bennington
Wentworth issued the first New Hampshire Grant, Bennington, on January 3, 1749, in territory west of the Connecticut River.
- Continued Grants Despite Caution
Despite New York's caution in 1753, Wentworth continued to grant land in the disputed territory, leading to ongoing conflict.
Background and detail
Background. Benning Wentworth served as Governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766. During his tenure, he focused on issuing land grants to expand the province's borders. He issued grants in territory west of the Connecticut River, which was simultaneously claimed by the Province of New York, creating a significant boundary dispute.
People involved
- Benning Wentworth · Governor of New Hampshire
Sources
- New Hampshire Grants Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
- Benning Wentworth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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