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New Hampshire WWI Military: Sergeant Arthur P. Kelley of Nashua NH (1876-1918)

Posted on 18 October, 2016 by Janice Brown

Arthur P. Kelley was born in 1876 in Nashua NH to Andrew & Laura Ella (Wells) Kelley. His mother died the following year, and his father remarried. He had two older siblings: a brother Hector, and a sister Laura (who … Continue reading →

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A 2016 New Hampshire Valentine’s Day Compilation

Posted on 13 February, 2016 by Janice Brown

In earlier days of New Hampshire’s history, Valentines Day was held in higher regard. There were poems to compose, sweet gifts to distribute, and rituals to perform. Today the day seems much more commercialized. In 1851 your shopping list for … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Yankee Notions

Posted on 18 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

Yankee notions– goods made in New England, made widely known by traveling Yankee peddlers (salespeople).

These items included … Continue reading →

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