Category Archives: History

New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Franconia

Posted on 11 August, 2017 by Janice Brown

Some time after World War I ended the small town of Franconia New Hampshire had a memorial created–a bronze plaque affixed to a rock. This was placed in front of the Abbie Greenleaf Library, where it still stands. With the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Easton

Posted on 4 August, 2017 by Janice Brown

Easton is a small town in Grafton County, New Hampshire near Franconia, Just following WWI the town’s population dropped by 42% in 1920 to 131 from a high of 226 in 1910. Today the population is still under 300 people. … Continue reading →

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Killed by Locomotive on Christmas Day: John Langdon Swain of Meredith and Laconia NH (1824-1866)

Posted on 28 July, 2017 by Janice Brown

The face of John Langdon Swain peers out from a postage-stamp sized (i.e. gem) tintype photograph.  He was the fourth great-grandson of Jeremiah & Mary (Smith) Swain of Reading, Massachusetts. The tintype was another of my online auction ‘finds’ which … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire in WWI: Committee of One Hundred

Posted on 14 July, 2017 by Janice Brown

If you mention the term ‘Committee of Safety‘ to a New Hampshire history researcher, they will probably think of the American Revolution, when trusted prominent men from each town were appointed to regulate and take control of local government, especially … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Somersworth

Posted on 7 July, 2017 by Janice Brown

Somersworth New Hampshire, located in Strafford County, is the smallest of New Hampshire’s 13 cities, and one with the 3rd lowest population. In 1893 it was incorporated as a city, and was also known as “Great Falls.” At the time … Continue reading →

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