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NH Tidbits: Concord New Hampshire At A Glance in 1891

Posted on 18 August, 2017 by Janice Brown

A red leather-covered souvenir booklet offers insight into what the City of Concord New Hampshire looked like in 1891.  A lovely script on the back page shows that it was a gift: Presented to John J. Thurston On his 78th … Continue reading →

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A Blacksmith of Pittsburg, Coos County New Hampshire: William A. Chase

Posted on 26 January, 2016 by Janice Brown

Blacksmiths shape and join metals to make functional or decorative every day items. They create horseshoes, iron gates, railings, furniture, and tools to name just a few objects. In the 1890’s when William A. Chase had a business in Pittsburg, … Continue reading →

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Some Newmarket New Hampshire Genealogy: Joy, Badger, Leavitt and Willey Families

Posted on 14 January, 2016 by Janice Brown

I purchased some beautiful photographs that connect several of Newmarket, New Hampshire’s early families to each other. Even though I’m not related to them, they have an interesting visual appeal.The three photographs are of Nathan Holt Leavitt (2d), his wife … Continue reading →

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