Tag Archives: Herman

New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Joseph H. Roberge of Manchester NH – Distinguished Service Cross Recipient (1889-1918)

Posted on 7 November, 2016 by Janice Brown

Joseph Herman Roberge was born 8 November 1889 in Tingwick, Arthabaska, Canada, the son of Pierre & Rosalie (Cantin) Roberge. In 1891 they lived in Thetford Mines, Les Appalaches, Quebec, [listed as “Ermerz”] with older siblings Zephire, Wilfred, Joseph, Alfred, … Continue reading →

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The Lost Faces of World War One — Part Seven

Posted on 1 July, 2016 by Janice Brown

This is the continuation of a series of stories about men who died in World War 1, and whose photographs appeared in a publication called “Our Nation’s Roll of Honor.” The original post and explanation can be found at this … Continue reading →

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WW1 Chateau Thierry Casualty: Manchester NH’s Pvt. Herman Francis Little (1893-1918)

Posted on 10 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

On  October 1st of 1940, the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of Manchester, passed an ordinance: “That the Square located in West Manchester, where Granite and Main Streets intersects and commonly referred to as Granite Square, be … Continue reading →

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"Now Is The Winter Of Our Circumvent," by B. Elwin Sherman

Posted on 29 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

First, the term: “winter driving.” This beggars its own description…. Continue reading →

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Gilmanton New Hampshire Serial Killer: Herman Webster Mudgett (1861-1896)

Posted on 20 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Herman Webster Mudgett, using the alias of “Dr. H.H. Holmes“…

was the first “identified” American serial killer. … Continue reading →

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