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Category Archives: New Hampshire Women
New Hampshire born socialite Brooke Astor – Grandson Alleges She Is Victim of Elder Abuse
The New York Daily News has reported today that socialite, Brooke Astor,
the subject of a blog article here, who turned 104 in April, reportedly is a victim of elder abuse, and now wears torn nightgowns and sleeps on a filthy couch… Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, New Hampshire Women
Tagged abuse, Anthony Marshall, Brooke Astor, court, death, guardian, lawsuit, New Hampshire, New York, philanthropist, socialite, son
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New Hampshire’s Pirates: Avast Ye Maties, Arrggh!
Was New Hampshire a haven for pirates in years past… and did they bury treasure on our shores and islands? And what exactly do we find so charming about water-based thugs in tight pants? With another pirate movie always looming on … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Hampshire Men, New Hampshire Women
Tagged Babb, Born, Dixy Bull, Don, George, John, Jolly, Maine, Mary, New Hampshire, ocean, Pedro, Pemaquid, Phillip, pirate, Piscataqua River, Portsmouth, Quelch, Rachel, Roger, wall, Wallace, Wilson
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Manchester New Hampshire Entrepreneur, Alma M. (Cavagnaro) Truesdale (1881-1973)
Maria “Alma” Cavagnaro was born July 18, 1881 in Boston Massachusetts of Italian parents, John/Luigi and Catterina (Magis) Cavagnaro. She died June 1973 in Manchester New Hampshire. Her father immigrated from Italy about 1874, and was at first a fruit dealer, then by 1900 was a candy maker in Boston. Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire Women
Tagged Alma Truesdale, Almas Tea Room, entrepreneur, Manchester, Maria Cavagnaro, New Hampshire, restaurant, room, tea, tearoom, woman
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Meredith New Hampshire Doll Maker Barbara Annalee (Davis) Thorndike (1915-2002)
Barbara Annalee Davis was born in Concord New Hampshire in 1915.
About 1934, she began to design dolls and … Continue reading