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Concord New Hampshire: A Year of Celebration in 2015

Posted on 29 December, 2014 by Janice Brown

Concord is a city with a complex past.  Its not surprising that people aren’t quite sure what anniversary, or even which ‘founder,’ to celebrate historically. In the case of anniversaries–they celebrate them all. Anyone who was present for Concord New … Continue reading →

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Portrait in Time: Daniel & Betsey (Jeffrey) Otis of Great Falls, New Hampshire

Posted on 14 October, 2014 by Janice Brown

According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “an elaborately penned inscription reveals that the man [in the portrait] at left is Daniel Otis, aged forty-six; the woman is Betsy Otis, aged forty; and the child is Polly Otis, aged seven … Continue reading →

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A Toast to Family (and Star Trek) on Ancestor’s Eve

Posted on 22 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

On April 22nd  a special celebration was created–

“an evening of reflection in honor of those who had come before.” … Continue reading →

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When You Wish Upon A Gene

Posted on 29 November, 2007 by Janice Brown

Genealogists are a strange bunch. 

When gift-giving events roll around, they don't want the “normal” things.  Instead of an  iPod, … Continue reading →

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Yanking The LONG New Hampshire DNA Chain

Posted on 28 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

The use of DNA studies as part of surname projects are quickly becoming the method of choice to resolve genealogical … Continue reading →

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