From The Gazetteer of the State of New Hampshire (in three parts), compiled from the best authorities, by Eliphalet Merrill and the Late Phinehas Merrill, Esq., Printed by C. Norris & Co., Exeter, NH, �1817, pg 154
Part Two of Gazetteer:
LITCHFIELD - a small township in Hillsborough county, lying on the east side of Merrimack river opposite to the town of Merrimack. It was incorporated in 1749, and contained in 1810, 382 inhabitants. It is bounded E. by Londonderry and Nottingham West, S. by Nottingham West, and W. by the Merrimack. In this town are Cromwell�s falls and ferry, Thornton�s and Reed�s ferries, and Moor�s falls. At Thornton�s ferry the Merrimack is 50 rods wide, and in other points about 28. There are in this town several mills and one meeting house. Rev. Samuel Cotton was ordained here in 1765, and removed in 1781. His successors have been Rev. Messrs. Rand and Kennedy, and another gentleman lately ordained.
Submitted by T.C. Parziale 5/30/00
Litchfield