Category Archives: New Hampshire Entertainers

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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A Valentine’s Day Story: New Hampshire’s Bette Davis Connection

Posted on 14 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Actress Bette Davis often summered in New Hampshire.  In 1939, she had finished the movie “Elizabeth.” Its opening was arranged … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire Actor: Thomas Edward Bourassa, aka Christopher Stone (1940-1995)

Posted on 27 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

Christopher Stone was an actor for 35 years and his roles included television series and movies. 

Some of his … Continue reading →

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Hampton New Hampshire Singer, Dancer & Actor in Silent Movies – Dustin Lancy Farnum (1874-1929)

Posted on 31 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Dustin Lancy Farnum, the son of Greenleaf D. & Clara Adele (Atwood) Farnum…

was born 27 May 1874 … Continue reading →

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Peterborough New Hampshire Art Patron and Pianist: Marian Griswold (Nevins) MacDowell (1857-1956)

Posted on 7 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

“I am a very ordinary woman who had an opportunity–and I seized it.”

Marian Griswold Nevins was born in 1857 … Continue reading →

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