This is a transcription of the Surry, 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.
SURRY
CHESHIRE CO. Surry is watered by Ashuelot River, on which there is a tract of valuable meadow land, extending almost the whole length of the town. On the east side of Ashuelot River is a steep and high mountain, on the summit of which is a pond of about three acres in extent, and about twenty-five feet depth of water. Viewing its elevated height and situation above the river, it may be esteemed as a natural curiosity.
Surry was originally a part of Gilsum and Westmoreland, and derived its name from Surry, in England. The Hon. L. Holmes resided in this town.
Boundaries. North by Alstead, east by Gilsum, south by Keene, and west by Westmoreland and Walpole.
First Settler. Settled in 1764, by Peter Hayward.
First Ministers. Rev. David Darling, ordained in 1779; dismissed in 1783. Rev. Perley Howe, ordained in 1795.
Productions of the Soil. Indian corn, 2,346 bushels; potatoes, 15,840 bushels; hay, 1,295 tons; wool, 3,774 lbs.; maple sugar, 5,350 pounds.
Distances. Fifty-two miles southwest from Concord, and six north-west from Keene.