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Tag Archives: chauffeur
In Celebration of A Grandfather: Charles Aloysius Manning
Fathers Day: June 17, 2018 In the past I’ve written about the paternal side of my family, and several times about my father who I adored. It is quite easy for me to write about people who I knew and … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Men, Personal History
Tagged 1879, Addie, Charles, chauffeur, grandfather, Hampshire, Irish, Manchester, Manion, Manning, Mannion, new, New Hampshire, NH, Ryan
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Percy Ashley of Dorchester
The United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917 and joined the allies in the World War (now called World War I). A few weeks later Percy Ashley would be dead of lobar pneumonia. This was several months … Continue reading
Posted in History, Military of New Hampshire, NH WW1 Military
Tagged 1, 1917, army, Canada, chauffeur, Cheever, Corp, died, disease, Dorchester, fort, Ft, guard, Hampshire, I, Lowell, MA, Massachusetts, National, new, New Hampshire, New York, NH, NY, One, pneumonia, signal, Slocum, war, world, WW1, WWI
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New Hampshire Back Stairs: Servants to the Carpenter, Manning, Hoyt, Slayton, Campbell and Jenks Families in 20th Century Manchester
They opened the door to greet visitors. They cooked, served and cleaned up after the daily meals. They tidied the rooms and changed the bed linens. They washed and ironed the family’s clothing. They provided transportation first in horse driven … Continue reading
Posted in History, Irish in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Men, New Hampshire Women, Personal History
Tagged affluent, chauffeur, cook, driver, gardener, Irish, maid, Manchester, mansion, NH, rich, servant
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