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Category Archives: Genealogy
New Hampshire Tidbits: A Valentine Party, A Poem, and Family History
My research projects often take me on a journey down one or more rabbit holes. What I mean by this (and any seasoned family historian would agree) that we may start off focusing on one person or event, when suddenly … Continue reading
Jacob Foster 2d and The Foster Beef Co. of Manchester
My father, Berwin “Webby” Webster worked as the night maintenance man for Foster Beef Co. of Manchester New Hampshire from 1953 to its closure in 1976. He was a mechanic and with an expertise in motor maintenance he repaired elevators, … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, Military of New Hampshire
Tagged Boston, butcher, Butchery, Co., Company, Edythe, Elm, Foster, Foster Beef, Hampshire, hotdog, I, Jacob, MA, Manchester, Massachusetts, meat, new, New Hampshire, NH, One, provisions, Street, war, world, WWI
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New Hampshire Philanthropist, Civic and Patriotic Leader, Community Benefactor: Mary Ward (Lyon) Cheney Schofield of Peterborough
It is entirely fitting that my first biographical post of 2020 is about a woman. Not just any woman, but a remarkable one. She was born into an privileged family and life. She could have spent her life focused on … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Women
Tagged agriculture, All Saints, award, Charles Paine Cheney, Cheney, Cheney Award, church, crypt, East Hill, Episcopal, farmer, Hampshire, kindergarten, Lyon, Mary, new, New Hampshire, NH, nursery, Peterboro, Peterborough, philanthropist, Ruth Cheney Streeter, Schofield, school, Still Water, Streeter, William Halsall Cheney, William Henry Schofield, women
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New Hampshire Senator, Legislator, Farmer, Livestock Breeder and Mail Carrier: Doris M. Spollett of Hampstead
Doris Mildred Spollett was a woman of boundless energy and civic fervor. Born on 12 Sep 1897 in Hampstead NH, she was the daughter of Arthur J. & Carrie B. (Richardson) Spollett, and grand-daughter of Ladd & Mary A. (Randall) … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Politics, New Hampshire Women
Tagged chick, domesticated, Doris, farmer, General Court, goats, Hampshire, Hampstead, hen, husbandry, legislator, new, New Hampshire, NH, red, senator, Spollett, state bird
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