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New Hampshire Artist and Forestry Education Supporter: Ruth Emeline Farrington of Manchester (1907-1970)

Posted on 20 July, 2019 by Janice Brown

Ruth E. Farrington’s name is one fairly well known to Forestry students at the University of New Hampshire.  But how much do they, and we, actually know about this talented, educated woman who funded forestry-related scholarships, conferences and educational trips … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Corporal Louis P. Fraser of Nashua NH (1859- 1918)

Posted on 22 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

Louis P. Fraser was born 17 June 1895 in Nashua, New Hampshire, son of Simon & Delima (Chasseur) Fraser. He grew up in Nashua, attending public school there. He filled out a World War Registration Card on June 5, 1917, … Continue reading →

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Downing & Abbot Company Founder and Carriage Builder of Concord New Hampshire: Lewis Downing (1792-1873)

Posted on 20 April, 2016 by Janice Brown

As early as 1835 the word was out that Downing & Abbot were the makers of quality conveyances. The New Hampshire Patriot and Gazette (Concord, New Hampshire), dated Monday, June 1, 1835, page 2, carried this story: “A splendid Coach.” … Continue reading →

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Not New Hampshire: Waterville Maine’s Motion Picture Actor Lew Cody (1883-1934)

Posted on 17 May, 2015 by Janice Brown

Lew Cody (as Louis Joseph Cote aka Lewis Joseph Cody) was born in Maine, and he died in California. So you are probably thinking, “what does he have to do with New Hampshire?” He grew up in Berlin, New Hampshire … Continue reading →

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WW2 Training Mission Casualty: Manchester’s Sgt. Robert W. Lewis (1922-1942).

Posted on 9 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Another Military Square was added following World War 2, the ordinance passed on 16 December 1947 and signed by Mayor Joseph T. Benoit as follows: “That the square located where Massabesic Street, Hayward Street, Candia Road, and Mammoth Road intersects, … Continue reading →

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