Category Archives: Genealogy

Jefferson New Hampshire: Carter’s Tower

Posted on 17 December, 2007 by Janice Brown

In 1897 the White Mountain area of New Hampshire was a popular spot for the well-off to build summer homes. … Continue reading →

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Farmington New Hampshire Vice President of the United States: Jeremiah Jones Colbath, aka Henry Wilson (1812-1874)

Posted on 5 December, 2007 by Janice Brown

He was born Jeremiah Jones Colbath in Farmington, Strafford Co., NH on 16 February 1812.

He led the usual life … Continue reading →

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When You Wish Upon A Gene

Posted on 29 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Genealogists are a strange bunch. 

When gift-giving events roll around, they don't want the “normal” things.  Instead of an  iPod, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s "Father of Naturopathy," and "Father of American Herbalism," Samuel A. Thomson (1769-1843)

Posted on 3 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

In New Hampshire's colonial history, herbal medicine (or sometimes doing nothing at all) was the safest course to remedy an … Continue reading →

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Yanking The LONG New Hampshire DNA Chain

Posted on 28 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

The use of DNA studies as part of surname projects are quickly becoming the method of choice to resolve genealogical … Continue reading →

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