Tag Archives: Ipswich

The Eccentric Merchant from New Ipswich New Hampshire: Jabez Hills (1788-1871)

Posted on 7 January, 2019 by Janice Brown

Jabez Hills led a seemingly normal life until his later years, when he became known as “Jabez the Hermit,” and was considered by some to be a somewhat odd, miserly recluse. This business-savy man led a productive, generous life and … 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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The Clark and Perkins Families of Londonderry, New Hampshire

Posted on 21 April, 2015 by Janice Brown

I hold in my hand several beautiful tintype photographs identified as being of the Clark family, that I purchased on ebay.  The first was described as: “This is a great gem sized tintype of an older woman identified as Mrs. … Continue reading →

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