Tag Archives: New Hampshire

African-American Soprano and “Queen of Song”: Dover New Hampshire’s Nellie (Brown) Mitchell (1845-1924)

Posted on 5 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

She was born, Nellie Brown, the daughter of Charles & Martha (Runnels) Brown. Her father was a shoemaker turned barber/hairdresser. In the 1850 census, Nellie along with her parents and siblings, are listed as mulatto, which would indicate that both … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Tidbits: An 1823 Dartmouth College Education

Posted on 1 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

In the year 1823, expectations were remarkably different than today, both for preparation to enter Dartmouth College and the yearly curriculum. In 1823, for admission into the Freshman class, it is required that the candidates be well versed in the … Continue reading →

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Consumed by Fire: Weare New Hampshire’s William Worthley (1808-1874)

Posted on 28 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

The notation “consumed by fire” on William Worthley’s death certificate sounded grim.  And it all began with the recent purchase of a CDV photo of him. It was taken at the Stephen Piper Studio in Manchester, New Hampshire.  And yes … Continue reading →

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An 1872 Manchester NH South Grammar School Autograph Book

Posted on 24 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

This leather-bound autograph book covers several years, from 1870-1874. The ink is quickly fading with age–the beautiful cursive script was written one hundred and forty-six (146) years ago. Each pen stroke is deliberate, created when the inkwell and quill, not … Continue reading →

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Sanbornton New Hampshire Farmer: Thomas T. Cawley, Jr. (1789-1869)

Posted on 16 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

Looking very much like a Yankee farmer, Thomas T. Cawley, Jr. peers out from the photograph.  He is elderly, white haired, and grizzled by the time this photograph was taken at B.N. Poor, Pike’s Block in Franklin, New Hampshire. His … Continue reading →

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