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Faces of the Benjamin G. Brooks Family of New Hampshire and Massachusetts

Posted on 14 May, 2016 by Janice Brown

The faces of Benjamin Gove Brooks, his wife Frances Eliza (Downer) Brooks, and their son B. Ferdinand Brooks, look out at you from pale CDV photographs. Benjamin and his wife Frances were both born and raised in New Hampshire. Benjamin … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Connection To Cosmetics King: Hyman Charles Revson (1906-1975)

Posted on 16 June, 2008 by Janice Brown

Despite rumors and articles to the contrary, Hyman Charles (aka Charles “Haskell”) Revson was born 11 October 1906 in Boston … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Missing Holiday: Fast Day

Posted on 6 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

Back in 1991 the New Hampshire Legislature abolished a New Hampshire holiday that had been celebrated for 310 years

In … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire St. Patrick’s Day 2007

Posted on 14 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Begorrah! This Saturday is St. Patrick's Day. Although New Hampshire has a varied ethnic heritage, among the prominent groups who early … Continue reading →

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