History of the Town of Durham, New Hampshire - Oyster River Plantation With Genealogical Notes #221061

We are obliged to plunge into the stream of history somewhere, not too far back, and to float down with the current. We care mainly for men; their deeds interest us only as they Show forth the Character of the actors or influence the lives of their successors. When we know well and interpret rightly our antecedents,-we may with some degree of safety forecast the future and make wise plans therefor.