Author Archives: Janice Brown

Hopkinton New Hampshire’s Medal of Honor Recipient: Carlos W. Colby (1837-1922)

Posted on 24 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

Carlos William Colby, a farmer's son, was born in 1837 in the small town of Hopkinton, New Hampshire. He moved … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary New Hampshire!

Posted on 20 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

Depending on which of the events in the history of New Hampshire's settlement that you celebrate, in 2008 New Hampshire … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Trecothick

Posted on 20 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

On May 1, 1769 a charter was granted to Barlow Trecothick for a town called Trecothick–the only location by that name in the world…. Continue reading →

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Isles of Shoals New Hampshire: No Hogs, No Women

Posted on 18 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

E.E. Bourne in an account of the Isles of Shoals, writes “The law allowed no women or hogs on the … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Connection To Cosmetics King: Hyman Charles Revson (1906-1975)

Posted on 16 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

Despite rumors and articles to the contrary, Hyman Charles (aka Charles “Haskell”) Revson was born 11 October 1906 in Boston … Continue reading →

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