Category Archives: New Hampshire Women

Northwood New Hampshire Teacher and Attorney, Ella Louise Knowles (1860-1911)

Posted on 30 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

Ella Louise Knowles, daughter of David and Louise (Bigelow) Knowles was born 14 Aug 1860 in Northwood, New Hampshire.

She … Continue reading →

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Mare, Smile For The Camera!

Posted on 27 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

Back in 1952, Mary (known affectionately as “Mare”) was a very busy mother. 

After being told by more than one … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods NH

Posted on 14 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

The view is breathtaking, the hotel is lavish, and some of the guests may be–well–dead.

Located in Bretton Woods (Carroll) … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire Physician, Civic Leader and Politician: Zatae L. (Longsdorff) Straw (1866-1955)

Posted on 19 March, 2008 by Janice Brown

Zatae Leola (Longsdorff) Straw, M.D. 

was a strong, outspoken woman who experienced many “firsts” in her life.  She was a … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Record-Breaking State Representative and “Grand Dame”: Hilda C.F. (Johnson) Brungot (1886-1982)

Posted on 8 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

Hilda Constance Fredericka (Johnson) Brungot was a 44-year old mother of six children when she first went to Concord, New … Continue reading →

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