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New Hampshire WWI Military: The Heroes of Hancock

I recently purchased an interesting old postcard dating back to World War I days.  It displays a photograph of the (then) town library, along with a painted sign in the front yard.  The sign’s names are those of Hancock New … Continue reading

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Frederick F. Holland of Manchester NH (1895-1918)

Frederick Francis Holland, born 26 February 1895 in Manchester NH, was the son of John J. & Bridget (Quinn) Holland, and grandson of Irish immigrants John & Bridget (Haggarty) Holland. Frederick’s father was a native of the city, and driver … Continue reading

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private Theobald P. Cote of Manchester NH (1895-1918)

Joseph Theobald Philias Cote was born 26 July 1895 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, the son of Joseph & Suzanne (Mullain/Mullin) Cote. His siblings included Alcide Cote [1894-1960 who m. Emelda Plamondon], Rose Alma Cote [who married 5 May … Continue reading

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New Hampshire WWI Military: The Soldier’s Comfort Kit

The people of New Hampshire have had their own vocabulary from the get-go. From drinking at a ‘bubbler,’ to catching ‘hornpout,’ there is often at least one word that sticks out in conversation as strange to out-of-staters. During World War … Continue reading

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private William B. Southmayd of Campton NH (1894-1918)

William Baker Southmayd was born 20 July 1894 in Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, the son of Merrill Clark & Augusta A. (Moulton) Southmayd. He had siblings, Leon and Joseph. On the same day that he filled out his World … Continue reading

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