Category Archives: New Hampshire Women

Jefferson New Hampshire Doctor: Deborah "Granny" (Vicker) Stalbird (1755-1845)

Posted on 17 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

She travelled, an angel of mercy, throughout northern New Hampshire, braving all kinds of dangers to relieve suffering…

and was … Continue reading →

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Peterborough New Hampshire Art Patron and Pianist: Marian Griswold (Nevins) MacDowell (1857-1956)

Posted on 7 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

“I am a very ordinary woman who had an opportunity–and I seized it.”

Marian Griswold Nevins was born in 1857 … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth New Hampshire Philanthropist: Roberta Brooke (Russell) Kuser Marshall ASTOR (1902-2007)

Posted on 3 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

Happy Birthday Mrs. Astor…

Roberta Brooke (Russell) Kuser Marshall Astor, should have turned 104 a couple of days ago.  She's … Continue reading →

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Nashua New Hampshire Clairvoyant: Leonora Evelina (Simonds) Piper (1857–1950)

Posted on 29 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

“To upset the conclusion that all crows are black, there is no need to seek demonstration that no crows are … Continue reading →

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Littleton NH Novelist: Eleanor (Hodgman) Porter – (1868-1920)

Posted on 18 March, 2006 by Janice Brown

Eleanor (Hodgman) Porter is what I call a 'sweetness and light' author. By sweetness and light, I mean the simple … Continue reading →

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