Category Archives: History

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

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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New Hampshire Glossary: Salt-Works

Salt was one of colonial New Hampshire's most important products. Today it is viewed as primarily a seasoning, but in … Continue reading

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Levi Woodbury

Born in Francestown NH, Levi Woodbury's record of public service has been unmatched by any other New Hampshire citizen.  Look … Continue reading

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Victorian Christmas

Photograph of Victorian Christmas decoration at the Remick Museum in Tamworth NH.  That organization holds the copyright on this photograph.  … Continue reading

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When You Wish Upon A Gene

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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