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Author Archives: Janice Brown
Clairvoyant and Treasure Hunter of Lebanon New Hampshire: Nellie M. (Lewis) Titus (1864-1957)
I am not writing this story to dispute whether clairvoyants exist, nor to argue whether Mrs. Nellie M. (Lewis) Titus of Lebanon New Hampshire was gifted or not with psychic visions. What I do know is that Mrs. Titus was … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Hampshire Women, Oddities, Accidents and Crazy Weather
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Greenville
On April 6, 1917, the U.S. joined its allies– France, Britain, and Russia–to fight in the World War (WWI). The citizens of Greenville, New Hampshire were quick to do their part. By June of 1917 events had already been held … Continue reading
Posted in History, Military of New Hampshire, NH WW1 Military
Tagged 1, action, army, Castonguay, dedication, Desrosiers, France, Greenville, Hampshire, Henry, I, killed, Leclair, memorial, monument, navy, new, New Hampshire, NH, One, parade, plaque, soldier, war, world, wounded, WW1, WWI
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New Hampshire WWI Military: A Tale of Two Castonguay
Two sons of New Hampshire with the surname Castonguay served during WWI in the Canadian Army. They died in service 3 days apart. Their names are engraved on New Hampshire’s Roll of Honor in Doric Hall of the New Hampshire … Continue reading
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Harry Frank Baker of Orford
It’s difficult to write about a hero when the evidence is lean. The town of Orford in Grafton County New Hampshire today has a little over 1,2000 residents. When World War I was announced it had about 800. Though small, … Continue reading