Tag Archives: rebellion

Civil War Casualty of Gettysburg, Former News Reporter, Lancaster NH’s Famed Col. Edward E. Cross (1832-1863)

Posted on 12 June, 2016 by Janice Brown

Edward E.  Cross was born into a military family in the town of Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire, the son of  Ephraim E. & Abigail C. (Everett) Cross. Much has been written about this man, who in his own hand … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Men | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Concord New Hampshire’s Connection to Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination

Posted on 14 April, 2015 by Janice Brown

Much has been written about Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, his death, and the ensuing search for his killers.  That horrible event happened 150 years ago today [April 14, 2015], with Lincoln dying at 7:22 a.m. the next morning. It was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, History, Military of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Men | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

North Barnstead New Hampshire’s Harriet P. Dame: the "Florence Nightingale" of The Civil War (1815-1900)

Posted on 11 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Harriet Patience Dame

daughter of James Chadbourne and Phebe (Ayers) Dame, was born at North Barnstead, New Hampshire on 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Military of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Weare, NH 1772: Rebellion Before the Revolution–The Pine Tree Riot

Posted on 21 March, 2006 by Janice Brown


Weare Town Hall

The Boston Tea Party is famous as being one of the earliest 'patriotic events' leading up to … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Men | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments