Category Archives: Genealogy

Manchester New Hampshire Performer: George Washington Morrison Nutt (1844-1881)

Posted on 1 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

Standing about twenty-nine inches tall in adulthood, George Washington Morrison Nutt, was auspiciously born on April 1, 1844 in Manchester, New Hampshire. [Note: other sources state he was taller than this].

Called “Commodore” during his show career, he was paid $30,000 by P.T. Barnum to join his troup of performers, and was part of the Thumbiana & Liliputian Opera Company.

He was of Scotch-Irish descent, the son of Rodney & Maria (Dodge) Nutt, and one of a family of eleven children. His brother, “Major” Rodnia Nutt was also part of Barnum’s midget troupe. Their remaining 9 siblings apparently were of normal size. Continue reading →

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Christopher Dunham: Genealogy Angel, Blogger, Author, Parodist

Posted on 30 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

Have you been helped by a genealogy angel?  I consider myself fortunate to have been.

This semi-divine messenger, and one … Continue reading →

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Nashua New Hampshire Clairvoyant: Leonora Evelina (Simonds) Piper (1857–1950)

Posted on 29 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

“To upset the conclusion that all crows are black, there is no need to seek demonstration that no crows are … Continue reading →

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Littleton NH Novelist: Eleanor (Hodgman) Porter – (1868-1920)

Posted on 18 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

Eleanor (Hodgman) Porter is what I call a 'sweetness and light' author. By sweetness and light, I mean the simple … Continue reading →

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