Yearly Archives: 2007

New Hampshire Missing Places: The Rocking Stone of Durham

Posted on 20 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

There was an unusual, but natural landmark that was once located in the Durham Point district of Dover, New Hampshire. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Cordwainer

Posted on 18 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

A cordwainer was a boot and shoemaker, and is sometimes called a “cobbler.”

Before the 16th century, a cobbler was … Continue reading →

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Merrimack New Hampshire Admiral Forrest Percival Sherman, USN (1896-1951)

Posted on 16 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Forrest P. Sherman, a native of Merrimack,


was born October 30, 1896 on Depot Street, in the Reeds Ferry section. … Continue reading →

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Gosport Church

Posted on 15 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Old photograph of the stone church of Gosport, Star Island, New Hampshire. Built in 1800 of stone.  Notice the fish-shaped … Continue reading →

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A Valentine’s Day Story: New Hampshire’s Bette Davis Connection

Posted on 14 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Actress Bette Davis often summered in New Hampshire.  In 1939, she had finished the movie “Elizabeth.” Its opening was arranged … Continue reading →

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