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New Hampshire’s Little Known Colonial Governor–Richard Coote, 1st Earl of Bellomont (c1655-1701)

When someone brings up the topic of colonial governors of New Hampshire, I’m sure that the name “Coote” does not pop into your head first. But perhaps from now on it will. In March 1697 he was appointed governor of … Continue reading

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New Durham New Hampshire’s Educator, Lawyer, Suffragist, Humanitarian and Author: Marilla Marks (Young) Ricker (1840-1920)

“I’m going to run for governor [of New Hampshire], although I have not the slightest idea of ever becoming governor,” announced Mrs. Ricker… I’m running for governor in order to get people into the habit of thinking of women as … Continue reading

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Indian Stream Republic NH Native and Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin: Charles D. Parker (1827-1925)

When he was just nine years old, Charles D. Parker was with his father when he moved his family by cart from the Indian Stream Republic… Continue reading

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New Hampshire: The Origin of "Old Home Week" and the Rollins Family

According to some “The three sweetest words in the English language are “Mother, Home and Heaven.” From: The Origin … Continue reading

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Francestown New Hampshire Attorney, Governor, Secretary of the U.S. Treasury and Navy, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice: Levi Woodbury (1798-1851)

Levi Woodbury was born on 22 December 1789 in Francestown NH,

named after his uncle Levi, who had been captured during … Continue reading

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