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Samuel Joy and His Spite Tombstone in Durham New Hampshire

I have to admit–I hesitated to write this story.  We probably will never know the entire truth behind Samuel Joy’s “spite” tombstone, and that bothers me. If a spite tombstone is new to you, know it is a cemetery monument … Continue reading →

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Francestown New Hampshire Attorney, Governor, Secretary of the U.S. Treasury and Navy, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice: Levi Woodbury (1798-1851)

Levi Woodbury was born on 22 December 1789 in Francestown NH,

named after his uncle Levi, who had been captured during … Continue reading →

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Cornish New Hampshire’s Statesman & U.S. Chief Justice, Salmon Portland Chase (1808-1873)

Samuel Portland Chase, son of Ithamar and Janette (Ralston) Chase…
was born in Cornish, New Hampshire, 13 Jan 1808… Continue reading →

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Weare New Hampshire’s U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Hackett Souter (1939-living)

I don't claim to know the Hon. David Souter, nor have I ever met him. 

I've spent a bit … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Historical Inheritance: Justice David Souter’s Scary Stare

A remarkable find has come to light that will have New Hampshire history scholars rethinking the origin of slightly scary stares… Continue reading →

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