Category Archives: History

New Hampshire Missing Places: Mansion House in Merrimack

Posted on 4 December, 2020 by Janice Brown

A building is more than a structure or a location–it is also a repository of stories about the people and events connected with it. My cousin, Ginny Penrod, had an opportunity to photograph the so-called “Mansion House” of Merrimack NH … Continue reading →

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Five Ways Genealogists Survive a Pandemic Thanksgiving

Posted on 26 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

Genealogists (family history researchers) are a different breed. They live and breathe for the next tidbit of information that others find trivial. They sigh and gush over dusty documents and faded photographs. They love a good story, especially if the … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Years Ago: The Art of Driving a Motorcycle

Posted on 21 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

Even before World War I the motorcycle was used by both sides during the Mexican War. General Pershing was a big fan of the vehicle, and they soon became a substitute for horses during WWI. The Indian and the Harley … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Plethora of Pinnacles

Posted on 16 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

Pinnacles appear to be very popular in New Hampshire. A pinnacle is defined as a high, pointed piece of rock or lofty peak. There are several such places but how do they differ from mountains or hills? They generally seem … Continue reading →

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Not New Hampshire: Tired of Politics

Posted on 4 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

I ask my blog followers to simply read this article in its entirety before coming to any conclusions. Explanations on the source of this article, and a bit of the history, can be found immediately following. History often repeats itself. … Continue reading →

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