Category Archives: New Hampshire Men

He Taught Henry Ford How To Dance: Swanzey New Hampshire’s Benjamin B. Lovett (1876-1952)

Posted on 31 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Much is known about Henry Ford–as an inventor, developer of the production line, and history lover. He also was a … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Stockbroker and Philanthropist: Henry Melville Fuller (1914-2001)

Posted on 23 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

When Henry Melville Fuller died in 2001,

he left funds to benefit several nonprofit agencies, including $43 million and a … Continue reading →

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Concord New Hampshire: Sewall’s Island, Falls and Bridge

Posted on 13 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

The history books about Concord, Rockingham County, New Hampshire give us insight into its place names.  Sewall's Falls and Island … Continue reading →

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Salisbury New Hampshire Lawyer, Orator, Statesman: Daniel Webster (1782-1852)

Posted on 9 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Daniel Webster, son of Ebenezer & Abigail (Eastman) Webster was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire [now Franklin NH] … Continue reading →

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President Daniel Webster, and Other Great Humorists, by B. Elwin Sherman

Posted on 2 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Daniel Webster, who I'm now nominating as the first official Humorist

Laureate of New Hampshire, was once asked to fill … Continue reading →

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