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New Hampshire WWI Military: Sergt. Herbert H. Bell of Concord
I have written about the men and nurses of Concord New Hampshire who served in various branches of the U.S. military during World War I. In this article I will focus on Herbert H. Bell. He was born 5 May … Continue reading
Posted in History, Military of New Hampshire, NH WW1 Military
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Consumed by Fire: Weare New Hampshire’s William Worthley (1808-1874)
The notation “consumed by fire” on William Worthley’s death certificate sounded grim. And it all began with the recent purchase of a CDV photo of him. It was taken at the Stephen Piper Studio in Manchester, New Hampshire. And yes … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Men
Tagged cooper, fire, New Hampshire, NH, Pine Tree Riot, Weare, William, Worthley, Worthly, Wortly
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The Horrible History of 4th of July Accidents from New Hampshire Newspapers
As long as there has been fireworks, human beings have been injured by them. In the early days of Americas celebration of the Fourth of July, multiple injuries have occurred on or around a day that should be one of … Continue reading
Posted in History, Oddities, Accidents and Crazy Weather, Really Old News
Tagged accident, death, dismemberment, explosion, fire, fireworks, gun, Hampshire, horrible, MA, Massachusetts, musket, new, New Hampshire, NH, Salem, works
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Newmarket New Hampshire’s Tiger No. 1 and Its Creator Edward S. Lesley
Fire can be a great creator or a great destroyer. In 1936 several newspapers carried a story about annual Fire Prevention week, where it describes that Ahun, a little town of 2,000 people in central France, claimed a notable record … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Men
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The American Winston Churchill (1871-1947)
Winston Churchill was born 10 November 1871 in St. Louis, Missouri
and died in 1947 in Winter Park, Florida. He … Continue reading
Posted in N.H. Historical Markers, New Hampshire Men
Tagged author, burned, Churchill, Claremont, Coniston, Cornish, Cosmopolitan, fire, Harlakenden, house, Missouri, New Hampshire, Newport, NH, Plainfield, President, St. Louis, summer home, Wilson, Windfield, Winston, Woodrow, writer
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