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Monthly Archives: October 2020
New Hampshire Tidbits: More Ghostly and Mystical Halloween Traditions
“The following extract from an English book of antiquities and popular customs, gives a very interesting account of the ancient manner of celebrating the day or rather night. The celebration of the day has somewhat died out but there are … Continue reading
New Hampshire Glossary: Pounce
“Wafers stain’d with motley hue, Ye low, black, white, red, and blue; Wax that holds the strongest paper, Wax to burn in rolls or taper; Folding knives to fit your hand, Rulers, pounce and shining sand…” Excerpt of advertisement poem … Continue reading
New Hampshire Tidbits: The First Settlers of Concord
Originally this story was part of one entitled: “Concord New Hampshire: A Year of Celebration in 2015.” Upon review 5 years later, and hearing many message board comments promoting fake news, I’ve decided that this topic should have its own … Continue reading
Surprising Discoveries with mtDNA
If my mother was alive, she’d be 101 today. So it seemed the perfect time to write about her, and the DNA that she shared with me–haplogroup K1a4a1b,. I know she would be surprised with the findings of my matrilineal … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Women
Tagged An Morta Gor, DNA, famine, genealogy, Hampshire, history, Irish, Jane, matrilineal, mtDNA, new, New Hampshire, NH, proof, Thomas, Walford
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Newport New Hampshire’s Early Women Physicians: Freelove (Buell) Nettleton and Mabel (Nettleton) Buell
It is not unusual in American history for the story of remarkable women to be overlooked. Thankfully the book, ” History of Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire” included mention of two women healers of Newport New Hampshire. If they … Continue reading
