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New Hampshire Missing Places: Temple’s Ferry in Merrimack
Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire’s early history is complicated. The area was first the residence of the Abenaki Native Peoples. Later when Europeans arrived, it was part of the Massachusetts Bay colony, and for several years the town spanned an … Continue reading
Litchfield New Hampshire Gold Prospector, Adventurer, and Father of Alaska: Leroy Napoleon "Jack" McQuesten (1836-1900)
Leroy Napoleon McQuesten, (but usually called Jack) was born on a New Hampshire farm in Litchfield.
When he was a … Continue reading
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