Monthly Archives: October 2006

A New Super Heroine: History Woman

Posted on 15 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

Who would have figured it?  A super heroine who loves history, is faster than a speeding microfiche reader, can jump … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Marine Corps Iwo Jima Flag Raiser, Rene Arthur Gagnon (1925-1979)

Posted on 13 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

Rene Gagnon, son of French Canadian mill workers, was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. According to some, he … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Day of Terror

Posted on 11 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

The 19th of January, 1810, was, in the central part of New Hampshire at least, a day of terror, one … Continue reading →

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Hermit of the White Mountains: John A. Vial aka English Jack

Posted on 9 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

He was the most picturesque of latter-day White Mountain characters—

“English Jack”–known to thousands of visitors to the region … Continue reading →

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The Osgoodites of Warner, New Hampshire

Posted on 7 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

The early nineteenth century was a time of great religious change in New Hampshire.  New Christian sects were sprouting … Continue reading →

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