Category Archives: Genealogy

Faces of the Fifield and Spencer Families of Sullivan County New Hampshire

Posted on 25 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

Once again some amazing tintype and gem-sized photographs have come across my desk.  This time they are of the Fifield and Spencer families.  They became kith and kin, residing in several towns in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, and intermarrying.  They … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: The Goyette Museum of Americana at Peterborough

Posted on 9 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

Sometime shortly before 1946 the Goyette Museum of Americana was opened in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. A newspaper notice in that year noted its “reopening. In June the Boston Herald wrote: “He has collected Americana 25 years–Maj. A. Erland … Continue reading →

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African-American Soprano and “Queen of Song”: Dover New Hampshire’s Nellie (Brown) Mitchell (1845-1924)

Posted on 5 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

She was born, Nellie Brown, the daughter of Charles & Martha (Runnels) Brown. Her father was a shoemaker turned barber/hairdresser. In the 1850 census, Nellie along with her parents and siblings, are listed as mulatto, which would indicate that both … Continue reading →

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Consumed by Fire: Weare New Hampshire’s William Worthley (1808-1874)

Posted on 28 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

The notation “consumed by fire” on William Worthley’s death certificate sounded grim.  And it all began with the recent purchase of a CDV photo of him. It was taken at the Stephen Piper Studio in Manchester, New Hampshire.  And yes … Continue reading →

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An 1872 Manchester NH South Grammar School Autograph Book

Posted on 24 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

This leather-bound autograph book covers several years, from 1870-1874. The ink is quickly fading with age–the beautiful cursive script was written one hundred and forty-six (146) years ago. Each pen stroke is deliberate, created when the inkwell and quill, not … Continue reading →

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