Category Archives: History

New Hampshire: Facing The New Millennium and New Century

Posted on 9 December, 2007 by Janice Brown

Lets face it.  The Millennium only exists because we have a calendar. The purpose of a calendar is to show … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 5 December, 2007 by Janice Brown

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

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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