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Category Archives: Current Events
On Genealogy Plagiarism, Libel and April Fools
It seems to be the season for genealogy foolishness. Yes, long time genealogists, including myself, are keenly aware that over the past thirty-five years (and before that) writers have been stealing other people’s stuff. It is just not right. Its … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Genealogy
Tagged April, Fool, genealogist, genealogy, joke, libel, plagiarism, plagiarist
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2016: Celebrating New Hampshire’s Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary
I enjoy anniversary celebrations as much as everyone else. Make a champagne toast, toss the confetti, ring the bells, cast a vote. New Hampshiremen and New Hampshirewomen never seem to need an excuse to party. But I like to know … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, History, New Hampshire Politics
Tagged 100, 100th, 1913, 1916, 2013, 2016, anniversary, birthday, celebration, elect, election, event, first, Hampshire, hundred, in, law, nation, new, New Hampshire, NH, One, President, Presidential, primary
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The Father of Labor Day: Manchester New Hampshire’s George McGuire aka Maguire (1857-1913)
The tombstone of George McGuire sits in Manchester, New Hampshire’s Piscataquog Cemetery on Bowman Street with the engraving “Father of Labor Day.” Several newspapers throughout the United States, dated in November of 1913, announced with headlines: FATHER OF LABOR DAY … Continue reading
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