Tag Archives: Exeter

New Hampshire Glossary: Garrison House

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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Samuel Downing

Samuel Downing, son of David & Susanna (Beacham) Downing was born 30 Nov 1761 in Exeter New Hampshire. Beginning at … Continue reading

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New Hampshire: Everything You Didn’t Want to Know About Alewives

Alewives… they are not barmaids, nor spouses of beer drinkers

So what are they, and how did they get their … Continue reading

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Exeter New Hampshire, African American Poet, James Monroe Whitfield (1822-1871)

James Monroe Whitfield was born 10 April 1822 in Exeter, New Hampshire.

Little is known about his family and … Continue reading

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Exeter New Hampshire Artist & Botanist, Catherine "Kate" Furbish (1834-1931)

Most people called her “Kate.”

She was born Catherine Furbish in Exeter, New Hampshire, on May 19, 1834, the … Continue reading

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