Author Archives: Janice Brown

New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Frederick F. Holland of Manchester NH (1895-1918)

Posted on 2 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

Frederick Francis Holland, born 26 February 1895 in Manchester NH, was the son of John J. & Bridget (Quinn) Holland, and grandson of Irish immigrants John & Bridget (Haggarty) Holland. Frederick’s father was a native of the city, and driver … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Theobald P. Cote of Manchester NH (1895-1918)

Posted on 1 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

Joseph Theobald Philias Cote was born 26 July 1895 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, the son of Joseph & Suzanne (Mullain/Mullin) Cote. His siblings included Alcide Cote [1894-1960 who m. Emelda Plamondon], Rose Alma Cote [who married 5 May … Continue reading →

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The Celebrated Ventriloquist and Professor of Legerdemain & Namesake of Potter Place, New Hampshire: Richard Potter (1783-1835)

Posted on 31 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

I was reading a 1968 article in the Nashua Telegraph about how Potter Place, New Hampshire is reportedly haunted.  I suppose anywhere mankind has lived and died is haunted–Potter Place not less so. Besides, the official New Hampshire state marker … Continue reading →

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Ghostly, Spine-Chilling Halloween Tales and Yarns from New Hampshire

Posted on 30 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

In the past I have shared many stories at Cow Hampshire  of weird, supernatural, eerie, and down-right weird occurrences. Here is a compilation of the best ones. A 2015 New Hampshire Halloween – Halloween poetry et al Ghastly and Ghostly … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago Halloween Was Husband Hunting Day

Posted on 29 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

The traditions of Halloween have changed a great deal over the centuries. From pagan celebrations to Christian holy days, and from a day of pranks and carousing to kiddies trick-or-treating, October 31st has meant many different things to people. At … Continue reading →

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