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100 Years Ago: New Hampshire Gold Star Mothers
My Star — by Caroline Ticknor From Granite State Monthly vol 50-51, 1918-1919, p. 470 I have a star of gold on my breast, A star of strife, a star of rest; It marks a sword-thrust through my heart, It … Continue reading
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Exeter
At Exeter New Hampshire’s town meeting of March 1919, a committee was appointed to consider the building of a memorial to the soldiers and sailors of the town. They recommended a sum not to exceed $10,000 be appropriated to remodel … Continue reading
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New Hampshire and Portsmouth’s First Woman Mayor: Mary Ellen (Carey) Dondero (1894-1960)
Residents of Portsmouth, New Hampshire are familiar with the Dondero name. A beloved former mayor, Eileen Dondero Foley, just passed away in February of this year (2016). Less known these days, but historically important, was Eileen’s mother, Mary Ellen (Carey) … Continue reading
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A New Hampshire Éirinn go Brách: Addie (Ryan) Manning (1879-1968)
She insisted that I wear green on St. Patrick’s Day. If I forgot, all it took was her gentle look of personal displeasure to make me quickly change. When this Irish holiday comes around, she is always the first person … Continue reading
A New Hampshire Mother of a President: Eliza (Ballou) Garfield 1801-1888
She was the first woman in American History to see her son sworn in as President of the United States. At his inauguration ceremony, the new President turned first to his mother, kissing her on the cheek, before he kissed … Continue reading
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