Category Archives: Genealogy

Manchester NH Civic Leader and Officer Candidate: S/Sgt. John J. Sullivan (1907-1942)

Posted on 3 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

On 4 April 1950 an ordinance was passed “establishing John J. Sullivan Square in East Manchester… where Massabesic Street and Spruce Street intersects,” and was signed by Mayor Josaphat T. Benoit.   John J. Sullivan did not die in battle, as … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First to Die during Korean War: Manchester’s PFC Roger B. Cote (1930-1950)

Posted on 1 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

In March of 1951, Mayor Josaphat T. Benoit and Board of Alderman passed an ordinance, as follows: “That the Square located in East Manchester where Valley Street and Massabesic Street intersects, be officially designated and known on all official records … Continue reading →

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The Entertaining Family of New Hampshire’s Alex Philbrick aka Preston

Posted on 21 April, 2014 by Janice Brown

I hope that my readers have been following this season’s American Idol television show.  It is not often that a New Hampshire resident can be found placing so prominently in the entertainment field.  And no, I have not forgotten the … Continue reading →

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Sixteen Completely Free Ways to Research Your Family Tree in New Hampshire

Posted on 13 March, 2014 by Janice Brown

Certain expensive, pay-to-use genealogy corporations are using mass media in an attempt to convince us that we need their services in order to research our personal family histories.  TAINT TRUE!  You don’t need shaking leaves to point you in the … Continue reading →

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Four More Manchester (NH) High School Graduates of 1888

Posted on 18 February, 2014 by Janice Brown

In November of last year, I wrote about four graduates of Manchester (NH) High School of the class of 1888.  So that I do not repeat myself, please see this link for the history and a photograph of that high … Continue reading →

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