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The Eccentric Merchant from New Ipswich New Hampshire: Jabez Hills (1788-1871)

Posted on 7 January, 2019 by Janice Brown

Jabez Hills led a seemingly normal life until his later years, when he became known as “Jabez the Hermit,” and was considered by some to be a somewhat odd, miserly recluse. This business-savy man led a productive, generous life and … Continue reading →

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The Hermit of Mont Vernon New Hampshire: Jarvis Smith (1850-1925)

Posted on 22 September, 2018 by Janice Brown

I’d heard the old tales of a hermit that lived in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire but until recently I had not known his name. The story of this solitary man came to light in a series of newspaper posts published … Continue reading →

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Hermit of the White Mountains: John A. Vial aka English Jack

Posted on 9 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

He was the most picturesque of latter-day White Mountain characters—

“English Jack”–known to thousands of visitors to the region … Continue reading →

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White Mountain Hermit

Posted on 3 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

See upcoming article about the hermit of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Continue reading →

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