Tag Archives: New Hampshire

Portsmouth New Hampshire Soldier, Executive Clerk, Poet: Samuel Adams Wiggin (1832-1899)

Posted on 25 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Samuel Adams Wiggin, son of Samuel P. & Eliza (Wendell) Wiggin was born at Portsmouth, N.H., May 27, 1832. His … Continue reading →

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John Stark Day 2007

Posted on 23 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Today, April 23, 2007 is New Hampshire's official John Stark Day. 

Observance of this day was officially proclaimed in 2004 … Continue reading →

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The Ferocious Black Snake of New England

Posted on 21 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

I came upon a curious post, from 1831–a report of a ferocious reptile that existed in New England at that … 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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New Hampshire Glossary: Lamprey eel

Posted on 13 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Lamprey eel, or “lamper” are a member of the ancient fish family of “jawless fishes” that existed before … Continue reading →

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