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Health and Longevity in 18th & Early 19th Century New Hampshire

Posted on 11 July, 2014 by Janice Brown

Instances of Longevity in New-Hampshire, with the places of residence, and the time when each person died, and their ages. YEAR DIED | NAME  | TOWN | AGE 1732 William Perkins, of New-Market 116 1736 John Buss, of Durham 108 … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First Valentine: Valentine Hill of Oyster River (c1603-c1661)

Posted on 3 February, 2011 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire's First Valentine has nothing to do with greeting cards, candy, or heart-shaped tokens.

Rather, the first Valentine within … Continue reading →

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The Last New Hampshire Man of the American Revolution: Samuel Downing (1761-1867)

Posted on 12 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

There were many patriots of the American Revolution, but few of them survive in photographs.  Private Samuel Downing is an … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Ragman

Posted on 26 December, 2006 by Janice Brown

The ragman used to be a common sight in New Hampshire.  If you grew up in the 1960s or … Continue reading →

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