Who founded New Hampshire and in what year?

Answer 1

Captain John Wheelwright founded Exeter New Hampshire in 1638. David Thomson founded the fishing village at Rye in 1623 that some call Odiorne's Point which did not get that name until after about 1665. Captain John Mason held the 1629 land Grant but he never saw New Hampshire. Some credit Edward and William Hilton who settled Dover as Northam.

Answer 2

It was founded in 1623 as a fishing village with the intention of becoming a fishing empire. The fish were located farther north and fishing as an industry brought in only marginal profit. They converted to shipbuilding and found a niche market in the New World which they exploited.

Answer 3

all of the New England colonies were founded for England including new Hampshire. it was the "new" Hampshire, which is an English county still here today.

Answer 4

John Mason & Ferdinando Gorges

Answer 5

John Mason