at age 22 purchased a home 12 mi. west Windsor VT near presnt town of Reading Indians burned his house down.Gave land for Beigly Cemm.
"David Hapgood was elected a selectman and constable. The subsequent history of Reading recognized him as its most efficient founder. On June 5, 1780, with his brother Thomas, David Hapgood purchased the whole right of land in the township of Reading, Vermont, consideration being �150. On June 27, 1781, David purchased from his brother a tract of land probably his right in this township, for 1,185 pounds, lawful money. This was undoubtedly the highly depreciated colonial currency of the Revolutionary year. David Hapgood erected the first frame building and opened the first tavern in the place, and the earliest town meetings were held in his house. He was early chosen representative and for a series of years served as magistrate, being also known by the title of Esquire Hapgood. As his children attained their majority he divided his estate among them, each of the first two sons receiving one hundred acres of the south part of his farm and the three others receiving the homestead."