This is a transcription of the Troy, NH description from A Gazetteer of New Hampshire Containing Descriptions of all the Counties, Towns and Districts in the State by John Hayward, John P. Jewett (publisher), Boston, 1849.
TROY
CHESHIRE CO. The inhabitants of Troy are principally agriculturists. The soil and productions of this town are similar to those of Fitzwilliam. Possessing but few water privileges, its advantages for mills and factories are limited. This town was taken from Marlborough and Fitzwilliam.
Boundaries. North by Marlborough, east by Jaffrey, south by Fitzwilliam, and west by Richmond and Swanzey.
First Minister. Rev. Ezekiel Rich, installed in 1815; dismissed in 1818.
Productions of the Soil. Indian corn, 2,418 bushels; potatoes, 21,530 bushels; hay, 1,336 tons; wool, 1,351 lbs.; maple sugar, 3,335 pounds.
Distances. Fifty-four miles southwest from Concord, and twelve southeast from Keene.