Category Archives: History

New Hampshire’s First Woman Governor (Acting), Politician, Civic Leader, and Campaign Advisor: Vesta Maurine (Coward) Roy (1925-2002)

Posted on 7 December, 2016 by Janice Brown

She was born Vesta Maurine Coward on 26 March 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the only daughter of  Percy A. & Mildred J. (Paterson) Coward.  She had three siblings, Thomas, Richard, and James. In 1940 her father was an inspector in … Continue reading →

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The Face of Eldred Louis Sanborn of Sanbornton NH (1890-1967)

Posted on 4 December, 2016 by Janice Brown

A 1917-era postcard shows a handsome young man seated before a table. He is dressed in a WWI uniform. On the back of the card in dark ink is inscribed: “Eldred L. Sanborn, Lochmere, N.H.” Lochmere, for those not well … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Keene

Posted on 28 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

In Keene New Hampshire’s inaugural prayer of 1919, the city’s mayor  stated that “the dawn of this year is darkly overcast by the clouds of war; and with the nation we pass under the baptism of fire…Make brave our hearts … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Victor Lemay of Concord NH (1898-1918)

Posted on 20 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

Victor Willie Lemay was born 20 August 1898 in Concord NH, 8th child and son of John & Bridget (Cavanaugh/Kavanagh) Lemay. His father’s occupation on his birth record was painter. His mother was the daughter of Gile Kavanagh. His father, … Continue reading →

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The Old Man’s Little Brother: a Rock Profile in Milton, New Hampshire

Posted on 18 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s Old Man may have fallen, but his younger brother still smiles upon the land. He has kept a lower, more reclusive profile. He was never keen on having people stare at him all day. He sits in a … Continue reading →

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