Category Archives: Genealogy

New Hampshire’s Turnpike History

Posted on 23 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

When we hear the word, “turnpike,” we think of

our current day asphalt-covered highways, traversed by fast-moving gas-driven automobiles.  Most forget … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Native Americans: Hiding in Plain Sight

Posted on 10 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

Contrary to what you have been led to believe, New Hampshire's history did NOT begin with the arrival of the European settlers… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: The Memorial Arch of Tilton

Posted on 2 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

THE MEMORIAL ARCH OF TILTON actually is found across the Winnipesaukee River, in the town of Northfield, New Hampshire… Continue reading →

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Hampton New Hampshire Singer, Dancer & Actor in Silent Movies – Dustin Lancy Farnum (1874-1929)

Posted on 31 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Dustin Lancy Farnum, the son of Greenleaf D. & Clara Adele (Atwood) Farnum…

was born 27 May 1874 … Continue reading →

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Weare New Hampshire’s U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Hackett Souter (1939-living)

Posted on 13 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

I don't claim to know the Hon. David Souter, nor have I ever met him. 

I've spent a bit … Continue reading →

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