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New Hampshire Epitaph: Killed With An Axe By An Insane Brother

Posted on 19 February, 2015 by Janice Brown

An epitaph on a stone located in Central Cemetery in New Ipswich, New Hampshire is succinctly understated: “Mr. Gilman Spaulding was kill’d with an ax by an insane Brother, Sept. 19, 1842 AEt. 38.” I was recently contacted about this … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH’s Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient: Lieut. Colonel John F. Coughlin (1837-1912)

Posted on 18 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Lieut. Colonel General John F. Coughlin was not native to New Hampshire, but he helped to organize, and then served with Manchester’s Irish Regiment, 10th New Hampshire Infantry entering the service at Manchester, New Hampshire 5 September 1862.   His … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Washington County

Posted on 3 July, 2011 by Janice Brown

For a brief span of time several New Hampshire towns along the Connecticut River were considered to be located in Washington County. . . Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Genealogy: The Legend of the Irish Drummer Boy

Posted on 25 August, 2007 by Janice Brown

How many of us have stories passed down from our parents or grandparents that are partly based in truth, but … Continue reading →

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Celebrating New Hampshire’s Native Americans: Part II

Posted on 9 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

Clearly New Hampshire native peoples are becoming more visible,

so be aware that there are several “bands” living in … Continue reading →

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