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The Old North Cemetery is on Maplewood Avenue in Portsmouth next to the train yard and across from the Portsmouth Herald building. It was established in 1753 on land purchased from John Hart and is the second oldest burying ground in the city. Many historically significant people for the state of New Hampshire and the Revolutionary War rest here including General William Whipple (a friend of George Washington and General during the Revolutionary War), Hall Jackson, Prince Whipple, and Governor John Langdon. There are currently 468 entries for this cemetery. See it's location and get directions at Yahoo Maps. Index of Names
George Boyd
Esquire Former Merchant of this town who after many years embarked at London for his native town in August 1787 But to the great grief of his wife, children, and friends he departed this life on the 6th day of October 1787 Age 54 two days before making port. 1996  George Boyd
Esquire Former Merchant of this town who after many years embarked at London for his native town in August 1787 But to the great grief of his wife, children, and friends he departed this life on the 6th day of October 1787 Age 54 two days before making port. 1996
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