Category Archives: History

Hetchel from early 1800s

Posted on 5 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

A hetchel is an instrument or tool used in converting the flax plant to thread, in order to create linen … Continue reading →

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Kimball Castle, Gilford New Hampshire

Posted on 4 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Built in 1897 to replicate an ancient European castle located on the Rhine River in Germany. The castle sits atop … Continue reading →

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Flax

Posted on 3 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

The largest item in the photograph is a bundle of dried flax. One of the earliest steps to preparing … Continue reading →

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Postcard: John Stark House, Manchester New Hampshire

Posted on 2 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Once home of John Stark; oldest house in Manchester New Hampshire, built in 1736; located on north Elm Street, owned … Continue reading →

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Justice David H. Souter(1939-still living)

Posted on 2 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Justice David H. Souter (1939-still living), born in Melrose MA; ancestors from New Hampshire (Hackett line); resided most of his … Continue reading →

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