Monthly Archives: December 2019

New Hampshire Senator, Legislator, Farmer, Livestock Breeder and Mail Carrier: Doris M. Spollett of Hampstead

Posted on 27 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

Doris Mildred Spollett was a woman of boundless energy and civic fervor.  Born on 12 Sep 1897 in  Hampstead NH, she was the daughter of Arthur J. & Carrie B. (Richardson) Spollett, and grand-daughter of Ladd & Mary A. (Randall) … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Politics, New Hampshire Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

New Hampshire’s Epic ‘Mud Turtle Monument’ of 1895

Posted on 21 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

If you have never heard of the ‘Mud Turtle Monument’ you are probably not alone.  Yet the placement of this remarkable stone ended a 150 year old  dispute between New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont over their shared boundary. New Hampshire … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulders and Profiles, History, N.H. Missing Places, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gen. John Stark: “I am the enemy of all foreign influence…”

Posted on 18 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

  “I am the enemy of all foreign influence, for all foreign influence is the influence of tyranny. This is the only chosen spot for liberty — this is the only Republic on earth.”  General John Stark wrote these words … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

New Hampshire Tidbits: Who Were the Boston Tea Party?

Posted on 15 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

December 16th 2019 is the 246th Anniversary of the so-called Boston Tea Party.  Some historians believe that the term ‘Boston Tea Party’ was referring not to the event itself, but rather to the “party of participants,” i.e. by definition “a … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, History, NH Tidbits, Really Old News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

New Hampshire’s ‘Best Christmas’ in History

Posted on 12 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

It is impossible to qualify Christmas. The holiday evokes too many complex emotions, and contains a myriad of traditions. If asked, “What was your best Christmas?” what would you reply?  Would your response be upbeat or maudlin, gift-oriented or family … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Holidays, Really Old News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments