Tag Archives: Franklin

New Hampshire Suffragist, Physician, Teacher and Civic Leader: Dr. Jennie Sarah Barney of Grafton and Franklin (1861-1956)

Posted on 19 June, 2019 by Janice Brown

Jennie Sarah Barney‘s birth certificate does not list a first name. But the 1880 U.S. Census calls her Jennie S. Barney, and her college graduation listing shows: “Jennie Sarah Barney.” Most of her professional life she went by Dr. J. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: The Nurse Heroes of Franklin

Posted on 3 March, 2018 by Janice Brown

The American nurses who served with the U.S. Army and the Red Cross during World War I deserve much more attention and recognition than they’ve received thus far. Previously I wrote about the men from Franklin NH who died in … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Franklin

Posted on 17 November, 2017 by Janice Brown

By the time the 1918 City of Franklin Annual report was printed in January of 1919, WWI had ended with an armistice declared only 2 months earlier. Those who had served (in many capacities) were beginning to return home. Edward … Continue reading →

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An 1872 Manchester NH South Grammar School Autograph Book

Posted on 24 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

This leather-bound autograph book covers several years, from 1870-1874. The ink is quickly fading with age–the beautiful cursive script was written one hundred and forty-six (146) years ago. Each pen stroke is deliberate, created when the inkwell and quill, not … Continue reading →

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Sanbornton New Hampshire Farmer: Thomas T. Cawley, Jr. (1789-1869)

Posted on 16 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

Looking very much like a Yankee farmer, Thomas T. Cawley, Jr. peers out from the photograph.  He is elderly, white haired, and grizzled by the time this photograph was taken at B.N. Poor, Pike’s Block in Franklin, New Hampshire. His … Continue reading →

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