Background
Bachelder, Nahum Josiah was born on September 3, 1854 in Andover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of William Adams and Adeline E. (Shaw) Bachelder.
Bachelder, Nahum Josiah was born on September 3, 1854 in Andover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of William Adams and Adeline E. (Shaw) Bachelder.
Educated Taunton Hill School, Andover, Franklin (N.H.) Academy and New Hampton (N.H.) Literature Institution. (honorary Master of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1887. Bachelor of Arts, N.H. College, 1899).
Farmer, since 1875; secretary N.H. Board Agriculture, 1887-1913. Governor of N.H., 1903-1905.
Married Mary A. Putney, June 30, 1887. Children: Ruth, Henry Putney.