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Benning Wentworth

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Benning Wentworth was the royal governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1767, the longest tenure of any royal governor in the colonies. He played a significant role in the territorial disputes of the era, particularly concerning the New Hampshire Grants, which later became the state of Vermont.12

In 1749, Wentworth issued the first land grant in this territory, and by 1764, 131 townships had been chartered under his authority. This led to conflicts with New York, which also claimed the land and began issuing its own grants. The town of Bennington, Vermont, was named in his honor after he issued its town charter in 1749.23

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