Category Archives: History

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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Zatae Leola (Longsdorff) Straw, M.D.

Posted on 25 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Zatae L. (Longsdorff) Straw, M.D. was a noted physician, wife, mother, and prominent citizen of Manchester New Hampshire. She was … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks For New Hampshire's Yesterday

Posted on 21 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

I'm certain that each of us can think of one or more events in their life that sparked a life-long … Continue reading →

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Up A New Hampshire Christmas Tree, by B. Elwin Sherman

Posted on 18 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Yes, it’s possible to celebrate Christmas somewhere other than New Hampshire.  I’ve done it, even once harking my heralding angels … Continue reading →

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