Category Archives: History

New Hampshire Glossary: Salt-Works

Posted on 3 December, 2007 by Janice Brown

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

Posted on 2 December, 2007 by Janice Brown

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

Posted on 30 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

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

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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1819 New Hampshire: A Whale Is A Fish?

Posted on 27 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

On 2 February 1819 the New-Hampshire Gazette of Portsmouth New Hampshire reported on a courtroom dispute about the classification of … Continue reading →

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