Category Archives: Current Events

Genealogy: Preventing Internet Theft of your Family Photos

Posted on 26 July, 2007 by Janice Brown

With both professional and amateur genealogists quickly adopting ways to share information on the Internet, a new problem has arisen … Continue reading →

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Swanzey New Hampshire Actor and Playwright, Henry Denman Thompson (1833-1911)

Posted on 15 July, 2007 by Janice Brown

Henry Denman Thompson, eldest son of Rufus and Anne (Baxter) Thompson, was born near Girard, Erie Co PA 15 Oct 1833. For three generations his ancestors had been born and lived in Swanzey New Hampshire. In 1847 when he was … Continue reading →

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Paris Hilton: Six Degrees of Desperado

Posted on 27 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

Is it possible that Paris Hilton's recent problems are attributable to her family tree?

The photograph shows, left to right, top row: John Wesley Hardin, Jesse
James, Edward “Ned” Kelly; bottom row, Frank James, … Continue reading →

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Cow Hampshire: Tag You Are It

Posted on 24 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

This is an interesting week for this blog, having received two awards–the first being an Editor's Choice for Best Historic Blog… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Laconia Motorcycle Week 2007

Posted on 5 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire's 2007 Annual Motorcycle Week (also called Laconia Motorcycle Week) is quickly approaching.

The “Official Week” runs … Continue reading →

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