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Physician of Sanbornton and New Hampton NH: Dr. Artemus Lawrence Holmes Carr (1833-1862)

Posted on 15 September, 2017 by Janice Brown

He was only 29 years old when he died, and a youthful but serious face stares out at you from his gem-sized tintype portrait. He was the son of a physician, was well-educated, and married with two children. Those facts … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Conway

Posted on 22 April, 2017 by Janice Brown

Conway in Carroll County New Hampshire has several monuments to those who both served and died during World War I.  The town itself is composed of eight villages that are part of Conway—Center Conway, North Conway, East Conway, Intervale, Kearsarge, … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of General John Stark of Manchester New Hampshire

Posted on 1 April, 2017 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire residents traditionally celebrate John Stark day on April 25th each year.  This celebratory date is set by New Hampshire Revised Statutes 4:13-l – General John Stark Day, that designates the fourth Monday in April as such. “And the … Continue reading →

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Godmother of New Hampshire’s War for Independence: Elizabeth “Molly” (Page) Stark (1737-1814)

Posted on 24 March, 2017 by Janice Brown

Molly Stark deserves to be called ‘Godmother’ of New Hampshire, at least when it comes to her involvement in the American Revolution. Of course there were many women who supported their men and country during that crucial time in United … Continue reading →

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The Furber Family of Londonderry New Hampshire

Posted on 14 December, 2016 by Janice Brown

Many of my stories originate from photographs, and this one is no different.  I purchased two of the Furber family of Londonderry, New Hampshire.  Both are tin type photos in a paper jacket, probably taken around the time of the … Continue reading →

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