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Famed Dog Musher, Sled Dog Trainer and Racer: Florence (Murray) Clark (1900-1950):of Lincoln New Hampshire

Posted on 7 March, 2020 by Janice Brown

Mushing is a sport or transport method powered by dogs. It includes varieties such as carting, pulka, dog scootering, sled dog racing, skijoring, freighting and weight pulling. One or more dogs are used to pull a sled on snow or … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Railroad Regiment Daredevils

Posted on 19 February, 2018 by Janice Brown

The Light Railway Engineers of World War I are little known regiments composed of men initially recruited from among railroad workers.  Most of the men of the  Fourteenth Engineers (Rwy), my primary focus, came from the Boston MA area including … Continue reading →

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World War I Memorials in Nashua New Hampshire

Posted on 17 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

Nashua, New Hampshire has a rich military history. The local veteran organizations have never shirked their duty to recognize and remember those who have fallen.   In compiling a list of World War I monuments in the city, it became clear … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private David Robidoux of Nashua NH (1893-1918)

Posted on 27 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

David Robidoux was born 31 August 1893 at Saint-Francois-du-Lac, Quebec, Canada, son of Arthur/Hercule Robidoux & Obeline/Ombeline  Forcier. David’s mother died when he was 3 years old and his father remarried and the family moved in 1898 to the United … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire April Fool Jokes of Olden Times

Posted on 31 March, 2016 by Janice Brown

Here is a collection of “April Fool” stories gleaned from New Hampshire Papers.  DISCLAIMER.–Do not attempt to duplicate these foolhardy events, as some are dangerous and stupid. 1843.–April Fool. As the passenger train of cards which usually arrived here at … Continue reading →

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