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New Hampshire WWI Military: Fireman 3d Class Charles Oliver Barnard USN of Plymouth

Posted on 13 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

Charles Oliver Barnard was born 30 August 1890 in Plymouth, New Hampshire son and second child of Wesley G. & Eveline (Sanborn) Barnard. In the 1900 U.S. Census he is shown living with his parents and sibling John C. Barnard. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Nurse: Margaret Mary Tymon of Rumney

Posted on 12 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

Margaret Mary Tymon was born 21 March 1879 in the small town of Rumney, New Hampshire, daughter of Andrew & Margaret (Mayer/ Meagher/Mahar) Tymon. Her parents were Irish immigrants who came to the United States about 1856 and settled at … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire in WWI: Heroes of Dublin

Posted on 11 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

I have been writing about the towns in New Hampshire that had reported deaths in World War I, focusing on those places with residents who made the supreme sacrifice. I am making an exception for Dublin, New Hampshire. This is … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Peterborough

Posted on 9 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

When the United States entered the World War in April of 1917, the citizens of Peterborough rallied to service.  Over 100 men joined or rejoined the armed service branches in some capacity. By the time the war ended, four gold … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Pittsfield

Posted on 7 August, 2018 by Janice Brown

In August of 1919 the town of Pittsfield New Hampshire held its (then) grandest Old Home Day celebration. The young men and women of the town who had served in the military and other service capacities were recently home from … Continue reading →

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