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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
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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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New Hampshire Missing Places: The Uplands of Bridgewater
As most of my readers have figured out, the missing places I write about are often not truly missing–often the name has changed or a landmark has vanished from the spot. It is not uncommon for local places to change … Continue reading
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Tagged Abram Hook, Ayrshire, Bridgewater, Bristol, camp, cattle, Dolloff, estate, farm, Hampshire, lake, Lindsay, new, New Hampshire, Newfound, NH, Point, road, summer camp, The Uplands, Tomahawk, Whittemore
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Wilmot
Wilmot is a picturesque New Hampshire town in the northwest part of Merrimack County. During WWI it had about 580 residents (614 in 1910 and 536 in 1920). This small town sent more than its quota to serve in the … Continue reading
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