The Horrible History of 4th of July Accidents from New Hampshire Newspapers
As long as there has been fireworks, human beings have been injured by them. In the early days of Americas celebration of the Fourth of July, multiple injuries have occurred on or around a day that...
View ArticleConsumed by Fire: Weare New Hampshire’s William Worthley (1808-1874)
The notation “consumed by fire” on William Worthley’s death certificate sounded grim. And it all began with the recent purchase of a CDV photo of him. It was taken at the Stephen Piper Studio in...
View ArticleNew Hampshire WWI Military: Sergt. Herbert H. Bell of Concord
I have written about the men and nurses of Concord New Hampshire who served in various branches of the U.S. military during World War I. In this article I will focus on Herbert H. Bell. He was born 5...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Missing Places: Umbagog House of Errol
The Umbagog House of Errol, Coös County, New Hampshire is not to be confused with any hotel or inn of a similar name located in the state of Maine. Lake Umbagog straddles the border of both states and...
View ArticleChief and 51 Year Member of Concord New Hampshire Fire Department: William...
According to a 1932 obituary in The Boston Globe newspaper, William C. Green was appointed head of the Concord Fire Department on 11 December 1894, and it was then believed he was the oldest fire chief...
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