Monthly Archives: April 2007

Manchester New Hampshire Civil Engineer, Mayor and Governor: Hon. James Adams Weston (1827-1895)

Posted on 15 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

James Adams Weston was born 27 August 1827 on the “old Weston farm” in Manchester NH.

He was the youngest … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Lamprey eel

Posted on 13 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Lamprey eel, or “lamper” are a member of the ancient fish family of “jawless fishes” that existed before … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire State Flower: Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

Posted on 11 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

The lilac is an ancient shrub.

It was first introduced to the Europeans about mid-1500, brought from Turkey to Austria. … Continue reading →

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The First Weston Observatory, Manchester New Hampshire

Posted on 9 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

In 1895, James S. Weston, a former Governor of New Hampshire, and a former Mayor of the City of Manchester, … Continue reading →

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Litchfield New Hampshire Gold Prospector, Adventurer, and Father of Alaska: Leroy Napoleon "Jack" McQuesten (1836-1900)

Posted on 7 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Leroy Napoleon McQuesten, (but usually called Jack) was born on a New Hampshire farm in Litchfield. 

When he was a … Continue reading →

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