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WW1 Casualty of Chateau Thierry France: Manchester NH’s Sgt. Jeremiah T. Morley (1897-1918)

  Jeremiah T. Morley, son of Michael & Julia (Creeden) Morley, was born 12 Dec 1897 in Manchester NH. His parents were Irish immigrants from Kilgarvan, County Kerry who had come to the United States seeking a better life. His … Continue reading

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Poem: “Star Island Church,” by Edna Dean Proctor

STAR ISLAND CHURCH (Isles of Shoals)   “GRAY as the fog-wreaths over it blown When the surf beats high and the caves make moan, Stained with lichens and stormy weather The church and the scarred rocks rise together; And you … Continue reading

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Gosport Church

Old photograph of the stone church of Gosport, Star Island, New Hampshire. Built in 1800 of stone.  Notice the fish-shaped … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Glossary: Communion Tokens

Communion Tokens were used in the Presbyterian Church from about 1770s to the early 1900s.  So, unless you are an … Continue reading

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communion token

communion token – a token or coin used by the Presbyterian church.  See upcoming article.

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