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Lee was established in 1766 after separating from Durham and was one of the last of 129 towns to receive a charter granted during the governorship of Benning Wentworth. Govenor Wentworth named the town after General Charles Lee, a relative and officer in the English army during the French and Indian War. General Lee fought with George Washington in the French and Indian Wars as well as the American Revolutionary War. Wheelwright Pond, complete with a boat ramp, is a treasured piece of Lee’s undeveloped landscape. The pond was named after Rev. John Wheelwright, the founder of Exeter. The scenic Lamprey River and the Oyster River flow through Lee, as well as smaller streams and tributaries. The New Hampshire USGenWeb Archives have lots of interesting information about Strafford County and the Town of Lee. Take a look at their resources. One of particular note is the Dover and Mount Pawtuckaway maps. There are different versions from 1893 through 1957. |
