Category Archives: Genealogy

Lebanon New Hampshire’s "Man Who Survived With A Hole in His Head": Phineas P. Gage (1823-1860)

Posted on 15 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

A great deal has been written about New Hampshire native, Phineas P. Gage.

He was the victim of a freak … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Seminars I'd Like to See

Posted on 10 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

The 30th Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy's topic is Genealogical Conferences & Seminars. I've never attended one of these, … Continue reading →

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Henniker New Hampshire Poet: Edna Dean Proctor (1827-1923)

Posted on 7 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

Edna Dean Proctor was born in Henniker NH in 1827, on Proctor’s Hill overlooking the Contoocook River. She was educated in early years at home by her mother, later at Mt. Holyoke Seminary and at Concord NH.  Her life’s professions … Continue reading →

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Genealogy: Preventing Internet Theft of your Family Photos

Posted on 26 July, 2007 by Janice Brown

With both professional and amateur genealogists quickly adopting ways to share information on the Internet, a new problem has arisen … Continue reading →

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Not New Hampshire: Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient: Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919)

Posted on 22 July, 2007 by Janice Brown

A word to the wise–REMARKABLE discoveries are possible within in your own family photo albums. 


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