Monthly Archives: September 2007

"A Funeral And A Wedding" in Colonial New Hampshire

A wealthy and influential man named John Wentworth lived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  A lovely maid, his cousin Frances Deering … Continue reading

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Likeness: Frances Deering (Wentworth) Atkinson

Also known as “Lady Wentworth” after her marriage to Governor John Wentworth, Mrs. Frances Deering (Wentworth) Atkinson reportedly used her … Continue reading

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Funny Genealogy: My Fam Can-Can

Just a bit of genealogy humor. Please be sure to read the rest of this important article.

It has been suggested that genealogists are lacking the humor gene. Lets prove them wrong. Continue reading

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Imprisoned!

Photograph taken from “Grappling With the Monster,” by T.S. Arthur, part of the Project Gutenberg eBook Project.

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Sarah (Hale) Bellows Hibbard

Keene and Bath New Hampshire resident Sarah (Hale) Bellows Hibbard.  See upcoming story about her, and her haunted mansion.
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