Tag Archives: America

How Horses Arrived in New Hampshire

Posted on 1 May, 2021 by Janice Brown

In the past I’ve spent a great deal of time researching how cows came to New Hampshire, but gave little thought to horses.  It might surprise you to know that several ancient species of  horses WERE native to North America–however … Continue reading →

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Prominent Events in Early America (and New Hampshire) History

Posted on 13 July, 2013 by Janice Brown

PROMINENT EVENTS  in Early America, New England and New Hampshire (including the American Revolution) The following was gleaned from the History of Barnstead NH from its first settlement in 1727 to 1872, by Jeremiah P. Jewett, Lowell Mass., Marden & … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Scotch-Irish

Posted on 14 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

Scotch-Irish– i.e. Ulster-Scots,” a term used to refer to the descendants of Lowland Scottish people who live in Ulster, … Continue reading →

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