Tag Archives: Dover

New Hampshire Glossary: Garrison House

Posted on 18 June, 2007 by Janice Brown

A Garrison House was a fortified building (sometimes called a “fort”) of colonial New
Hampshire where troops were stationed, and … Continue reading →

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Dover New Hampshire Artist, Ruth (Whittier) Shute (1803-1882)

Posted on 27 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

Born Ruth Whittier, she collaborated with her physician husband,

Samuel A. Shute, in creating portraits of small-town residents between … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: A Good Place To Die

Posted on 25 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

Some very famous people have died while visiting New Hampshire…

…at least they had a scenic view…. Continue reading →

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Dover New Hampshire Preacher and Historian – Rev. Jeremiah "Jeremy" Belknap, D.D. (1744-1798)

Posted on 1 June, 2006 by Janice Brown

Rev. Jeremy Belknap, best known for his carefully written history of New Hampshire…

was the son of Joseph Belknap … Continue reading →

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Rev. Jeremy Belknap

Posted on 27 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Rev. Jeremiah “Jeremy” Belknap, D.D., author of the History of New Hampshire, resided in Dover New Hampshire for twenty years. Continue reading →

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