Category Archives: New Hampshire Men

Concord New Hampshire Daredevil: Joseph Albert "Jean" Lussier (1891-1971)

Posted on 28 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

Niagara Falls has been known to take one's breath away….

…literally–most notably the breath of daredevils who have tried to … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire Performer: George Washington Morrison Nutt (1844-1881)

Posted on 1 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

Standing about twenty-nine inches tall in adulthood, George Washington Morrison Nutt, was auspiciously born on April 1, 1844 in Manchester, New Hampshire. [Note: other sources state he was taller than this].

Called “Commodore” during his show career, he was paid $30,000 by P.T. Barnum to join his troup of performers, and was part of the Thumbiana & Liliputian Opera Company.

He was of Scotch-Irish descent, the son of Rodney & Maria (Dodge) Nutt, and one of a family of eleven children. His brother, “Major” Rodnia Nutt was also part of Barnum’s midget troupe. Their remaining 9 siblings apparently were of normal size. Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Love Affair With Motorcycles

Posted on 27 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

The love affair with motorcycles in New Hampshire is not a recent event. 
My father, Berwin “Webby” Webster was … Continue reading →

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Poem: NEW HAMPSHIRE by Robert Frost

Posted on 22 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

NEW HAMPSHIRE
By Robert Frost

I met a lady from the South who said
(You won't believe she said it, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire History in the Making

Posted on 21 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

History aficionados don't spend all their time in dark, musty-smelling crannies.  Sometimes they remember that they are creating history right … Continue reading →

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