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A 2016 Military Father’s Day: My Dad’s WW2 Navy in Photographs

Posted on 19 June, 2016 by Janice Brown

Thirty five years ago was the last time I was able to happily celebrate Father’s Day. On November 7th of 1981 my Dad, Berwin “Webby” Webster, passed away, at the age of 68. He left behind no enemies, and a … Continue reading →

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A New Hampshire Oddity: Grafton’s “Ruggles Mine”

Posted on 17 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Samuel Ruggles discovered mica in New Hampshire in 1803, while digging around in his field near the town of Grafton, … Continue reading →

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Litchfield New Hampshire Gold Prospector, Adventurer, and Father of Alaska: Leroy Napoleon "Jack" McQuesten (1836-1900)

Posted on 7 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Leroy Napoleon McQuesten, (but usually called Jack) was born on a New Hampshire farm in Litchfield. 

When he was a … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Quarry

Posted on 28 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

quarry– a quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted.

Quarries are … Continue reading →

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