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Descendant of Rev. James MacGregor of Londonderry NH — World War One Heroine: Ruth MacGregor (1889-1918)
I was recently reviewing the list of “Gold Star Women” who had died during World War I service, and came across the name of a Delaware resident, Ruth MacGregor. Normally I would not be writing about her, then I discovered … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lost Faces of WW1, New Hampshire Women, NH WW1 Military, Not New Hampshire
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Before Helen Keller: The Education of the Deaf, Mute and Blind Girl — Laura Dewey Bridgman of Hanover NH (1829-1889)
Today through the film, The Miracle Worker, [the source material came from the H. Keller book “The Story of My Life”] many people are aware of the story of Helen Adams Keller who was born in 1880 and became deaf … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Hampshire Women
Tagged blind, challenge, deaf, Hampshire, handicap, handicapped, Hanover, mute, new, New Hampshire, NH, Perkins, school, woman, women
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The Irish in America (and New Hampshire)
Yes St. Patrick’s Day came and went a few days ago, and I did not have a story ready. I’ve written extensively every year and if you search on “St. Patrick” you can easily find those stories. Late may be … Continue reading
Posted in History, Irish in New Hampshire
Tagged famed, famous, Georgia, Hampshire, history, immigrant, immigration, Ireland, Irish, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, new, noted, Vermont
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Women’s History Month: New Hampshire’s Remarkable Women for 2019
March has traditionally been Women’s History Month. The National Women’s History Alliance has set the theme for 2019 as “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.” They honor women who have led efforts to end war, violence and injustice, and … Continue reading
2019: Valentines Day Remembrances
My very gentle Valentine, Since for me you were born too soon, And I for you was born too late. God forgives him who has estranged Me from you for the whole year. I am already sick of love, My … Continue reading