Category Archives: New Hampshire Men

Hopkinton New Hampshire’s Medal of Honor Recipient: Carlos W. Colby (1837-1922)

Posted on 24 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

Carlos William Colby, a farmer's son, was born in 1837 in the small town of Hopkinton, New Hampshire. He moved … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Connection To Cosmetics King: Hyman Charles Revson (1906-1975)

Posted on 16 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

Despite rumors and articles to the contrary, Hyman Charles (aka Charles “Haskell”) Revson was born 11 October 1906 in Boston … Continue reading →

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2008 Father's Day and Motorcycle Week in New Hampshire

Posted on 15 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

My father passed away twenty-seven years ago.  Yet a Father's Day does not arrive  when I do not think of … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: The Origin of "Old Home Week" and the Rollins Family

Posted on 8 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

According to some “The three sweetest words in the English language are “Mother, Home and Heaven.” From: The Origin … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Storyteller, Reporter, Producer, Author and What-Not: Fred Minot "Fritz" Wetherbee II (1936-Still Living)

Posted on 14 May, 2008 by Janice Brown

He describes himself as “a ridiculous, eccentric, little bald man with a lot of energy and, if my mail is any … Continue reading →

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