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WW1 Casualty of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive: Manchester NH’s Pvt. Henry Gossler (1896-1918)

Posted on 8 June, 2014 by Janice Brown

Henry Gossler was born on 15 Mar 1896 in Manchester NH, the son of German immigrants, Henry & Lena (Viehweg) Gossler. In 1899 Henry’s parents and grandparents had left their home in the town of Hof, on the banks of … Continue reading →

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The Strange Haunting of Mt. Moosilaukee

Posted on 30 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

DANIEL WELCH, who was crazy by spells, started about 1825 to go from Mr. Daniel Ramsey's by Silver Rill, to … Continue reading →

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Photograph: Forrest Percival Sherman

Posted on 10 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

1918 photograph of Admiral Forrest Percival Sherman, then Midshipman, USNA graduation.  See upcoming article about his life, and including his … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Blaze

Posted on 30 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

blaze– this word is American in origin.  It means, a mark, usually on a tree, designed to indicate the … Continue reading →

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Poem: The Bloodless Sportsman, by Sam W. Foss

Posted on 19 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

.The Bloodless Sportsman.
   by Sam W. Foss

 “I go a-gunning, but take no gun;
    I … Continue reading →

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