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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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Concord New Hampshire Daredevil: Joseph Albert "Jean" Lussier (1891-1971)

Posted on 28 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

Niagara Falls has been known to take one's breath away….

…literally–most notably the breath of daredevils who have tried to … Continue reading →

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