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Manchester NH’s Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient: Lieut. Colonel John F. Coughlin (1837-1912)

Posted on 18 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

Lieut. Colonel General John F. Coughlin was not native to New Hampshire, but he helped to organize, and then served with Manchester’s Irish Regiment, 10th New Hampshire Infantry entering the service at Manchester, New Hampshire 5 September 1862. His … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, History, Irish in New Hampshire, Military of New Hampshire, Military Squares | Tagged 10th, award, bravery, brevet, brigade, Brigadier, Colonel, enlisted, General, Infantry, Irish, Irish Brigade, John Coughlin, Lieutenant, Lt. Colonel, Manchester, Medal of Honor, New Hampshire, NH, Regiment, Tenth, Vermont, Virginia | 4 Comments

Manchester NH Casualty of Vietnam War: Colonel Gerald R. Helmich (1931-1969)

Posted on 5 May, 2014 by Janice Brown

A plaque near the Queen City Bridge, on the SW corner of Second & West Hancock Streets, in Manchester, New Hampshire reads: “COL. GERALD R. HELMICH. Born November 17, 1931. MIA November 12, 1969. Vietnam Pilot USAF. ” On Memorial … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, History, Military of New Hampshire, Military Squares | Tagged 1969, 1999, Colonel, crash, Donn Inglis, Gerald R. Helmich, Helmich, KIA, Laos, Major, Manchester, memorial, MIA, Military Square, New Hampshire, NH, pilot, plaque, Second Street, Vietnam, war, West Hancock Street | 3 Comments

New Hampshire Inspired: "Yankee Doodle"

Posted on 18 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

The tune and words of “Yankee Doodle” are familiar to most Americans….

…but there are conflicting stories regarding its origin. Could the early verses … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Humor, Military of New Hampshire, Poetry | Tagged Colonel, Derryfield, Doodle, General, inspired, John Goffe, John Stark, Nankey Doodle, New Hampshire, nightcap, song, tune, yankee, Yankee Doodle | Leave a comment

Jefferson New Hampshire Doctor: Deborah "Granny" (Vicker) Stalbird (1755-1845)

Posted on 17 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

She travelled, an angel of mercy, throughout northern New Hampshire, braving all kinds of dangers to relieve suffering…

and was … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, New Hampshire Women | Tagged Colonel, cook, Coos County, Deborah Vicker, doctor, first, Granny Stalbird, healer, housekeeper, Jefferson, Joseph Whipple, Library, New Hampshire, physician, Somersworth, woman | 8 Comments

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