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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Benton

Posted on 16 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

When the United States entered WWI, the town of Benton New Hampshire had about 200 residents (219 in 1910, 177 by 1920).  Of these at least four men went into military service. One would not return home alive. When the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Holderness

Posted on 14 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

Holderness in Grafton Co. New Hampshire has been, from it’s beginning, a farming community. Today its population swells during the summer months when vacationers and tourists arrive to enjoy the water views, cool breezes and boating or swimming.  When the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of New Ipswich

Posted on 10 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

In 1917 the town of New Ipswich had around 900 residents (927 in 1910 and 869 by 1920). Everyone supported the war effort with local men and women raising funds during the Liberty Drives and sending goods and money to … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Lincoln

Posted on 6 October, 2018 by Janice Brown

The town of Lincoln, Grafton County, New Hampshire lies nestled in the White Mountain National Forest area, with much of the town within the Forest. Between 1910 and 1920 there were about 1,200 year-round residents. If the town WWI honor … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Plymouth and Rumney

Posted on 16 September, 2018 by Janice Brown

The Grafton County towns of Plymouth and Rumney are adjacent to each other, Rumney being the northernmost of the two. Throughout their history they have shared citizens as many were born in one town and removed to the other. It … Continue reading →

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