Member of a distinguished New Hampshire family and second son in a family of eight, Nicholas Gilman was born at Exeter in 1755. He received his education in local schools and worked at his father's general store. When the War for Independence began, he enlisted in the New Hampshire element of the Continental Army, soon won a captaincy, and served throughout the war.

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american history: a biography of nicholas gilman 1755-1814, new hampshire delegates, delegates of the constitutional convention, nicholas gilman

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