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New Hampshire WWI Military: Private 1C Thomas H. Abbott of Concord

Posted on 19 April, 2018 by Janice Brown

Thomas Harold Whitcomb Abbott was born 13 July 1896 in Concord NH, the son of Francis U. & Alice A. (Toof) Abbott. He grew up in Concord attending the local schools. In 1900 and 1910 censuses he can be found … Continue reading →

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Samuel Joy and His Spite Tombstone in Durham New Hampshire

Posted on 16 April, 2018 by Janice Brown

I have to admit–I hesitated to write this story.  We probably will never know the entire truth behind Samuel Joy’s “spite” tombstone, and that bothers me. If a spite tombstone is new to you, know it is a cemetery monument … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Lancaster

Posted on 9 April, 2018 by Janice Brown

Lancaster, Coös County, New Hampshire is a small town in the northern part of the state. During World War I Lancaster had around 3,000 people, only 500 less than they have today. After WWI (in 1920) the population had dwindled … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Portsmouth

Posted on 29 December, 2017 by Janice Brown

The Portsmouth Navy Yard was an important center of ship building during World War I, with the principal focus being the construction of submarines and small boats and repairing of warships.  The book, New Hampshire : a guide to the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Winchester

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Janice Brown

Winchester is a quaint, small town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. In 2010 it still only had 1,733 people. Between 1910 and 1920 its population was actually greater than today–with between 2,260 and 2,280 citizens. The town sent its full … Continue reading →

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