Tag Archives: Windham

New Hampshire Epitaph: Killed With An Axe By An Insane Brother

Posted on 19 February, 2015 by Janice Brown

An epitaph on a stone located in Central Cemetery in New Ipswich, New Hampshire is succinctly understated: “Mr. Gilman Spaulding was kill’d with an ax by an insane Brother, Sept. 19, 1842 AEt. 38.” I was recently contacted about this … Continue reading →

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When Windham NH Toasted the Fourth of July in 1825

Posted on 4 July, 2014 by Janice Brown

On Monday the 49th Anniversary of American Independence was celebrated at Windham with the usual demonstrations of joy, gratitude, and festivity. In consequence of the unfavorable weather in the forenoon many who had intended to join in the celebration were … Continue reading →

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Salem New Hampshire’s Canobie Lake and Park

Posted on 9 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Canobie Lake is a beautiful sheet of water, situated partly in Windham and partly in Salem, New Hampshire,

and within … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Castles

Posted on 4 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

For a fairly small state, we sure have our fill of castles…

there is New Castle, Castle in the … Continue reading →

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