Benjamin Thompson (farmer)
- Benjamin Thompson (farmer)
Benjamin Thompson (April 22, 1806 – January 30, 1890) of Durham, New Hampshire, was a farmer and businessman, and the main benefactor of the University of New Hampshire. Benjamin left the State of New Hampshire his Warner Farm and all his assets totaling $400,000 for the creation of an agricultural college on his property in Durham.
References
* [http://www.izaak.unh.edu/archives/chron/bent.htm UNH Archives - Benjamin Thompson]
* [http://www.izaak.unh.edu/archives/chron/btwill.htm UNH Archives - UA 22/29 Will of Benjamin Thompson]
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