Category Archives: History

New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Theobald P. Cote of Manchester NH (1895-1918)

Posted on 1 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

Joseph Theobald Philias Cote was born 26 July 1895 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, the son of Joseph & Suzanne (Mullain/Mullin) Cote. His siblings included Alcide Cote [1894-1960 who m. Emelda Plamondon], Rose Alma Cote [who married 5 May … Continue reading →

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The Celebrated Ventriloquist and Professor of Legerdemain & Namesake of Potter Place, New Hampshire: Richard Potter (1783-1835)

Posted on 31 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

I was reading a 1968 article in the Nashua Telegraph about how Potter Place, New Hampshire is reportedly haunted.  I suppose anywhere mankind has lived and died is haunted–Potter Place not less so. Besides, the official New Hampshire state marker … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago Halloween Was Husband Hunting Day

Posted on 29 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

The traditions of Halloween have changed a great deal over the centuries. From pagan celebrations to Christian holy days, and from a day of pranks and carousing to kiddies trick-or-treating, October 31st has meant many different things to people. At … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Tidbits: A History of Blossom Hill Cemetery, Concord

Posted on 28 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

Concord’s very first burial ground was the Old North Cemetery, established in 1730. Though Concord had other cemeteries, Blossom Hill was only the second one created close to the down town area.[1] The early history of Blossom Hill, as referenced … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: The Soldier’s Comfort Kit

Posted on 27 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

The people of New Hampshire have had their own vocabulary from the get-go. From drinking at a ‘bubbler,’ to catching ‘hornpout,’ there is often at least one word that sticks out in conversation as strange to out-of-staters. During World War … Continue reading →

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