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Deeds of Valor–Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient: Bradford New Hampshire’s Walter Scott West (1872-1943)

Posted on 21 June, 2016 by Janice Brown

He was born Scott Walter West, but used the name Walter Scott West when he enlisted for service in Company C, United States Marine Corp., assigned to the U.S.S. Marblehead (C-11). His native town was Bradford, New Hampshire, though his … Continue reading →

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First Woman and Second Person Named New Hampshire Poet Laureate: Eleanor Winthrop Vinton (1899-1977)

Posted on 8 March, 2016 by Janice Brown

At the age of eight years, Eleanor Winthrop Vinton moved with her family from her birthplace of Stoneham, Massachusetts to Concord, New Hampshire. Her father was an upholsterer by profession. She was a direct descendant of John Vinton of Lynn … Continue reading →

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Candia New Hampshire Journalist, Editor and Poet, Sam Walter Foss (1858-1911)

Posted on 6 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

During his lifetime, he was called “Poet of the People,” and “Master of the Yankee Dialect,” but today he is … Continue reading →

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