Category Archives: New Hampshire Men

Dover New Hampshire Preacher and Historian – Rev. Jeremiah "Jeremy" Belknap, D.D. (1744-1798)

Posted on 1 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

Rev. Jeremy Belknap, best known for his carefully written history of New Hampshire…

was the son of Joseph Belknap … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: When Frankenstein Roamed the White Mountains

Posted on 28 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Yes, Frankenstein really did roam the White Mountains of New Hampshire…there is a train trestle, and a cliff, named in his honor. Continue reading →

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Wonalancet New Hampshire Chinook Breeder, Dog Trainer, and Antarctica Dog Driver – Arthur Treadwell Walden (1871-1947)

Posted on 27 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Arthur Treadwell Walden, the son of a famous Episcopal preacher, was born in Indiana in 1871.

As a young … Continue reading →

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Boscawen New Hampshire Inventor, Prof. Moses Gerrish Farmer (1820-1893)

Posted on 24 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

When asked who invented the electric light bulb, most people say Benjamin Franklin…

This simply is not true.  … Continue reading →

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Gilmanton New Hampshire Serial Killer: Herman Webster Mudgett (1861-1896)

Posted on 20 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Herman Webster Mudgett, using the alias of “Dr. H.H. Holmes“…

was the first “identified” American serial killer. … Continue reading →

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