Ramsdell hampshire history book

Hampshire, breed of mediumwool, darkfaced, hornless sheep originating in hampshire, england. Regardless of geographic or chronological focus, students at hampshire connect their findings about the past to the issues and conflicts of the present day. In 1840 there were 54 ramsdell families living in maine. Other nearby villages include west heath, stoney heath, baughurst. They trained at the former rockingham race track in salem, new hampshire, then dubbed camp rockingham. Ramsdell lies near other towns the largest being basingstoke 7 miles with newbury only 15 miles 24 km in the other direction. John ramsdell 16021688, who may have been a member of the dorchester group of merchants who sailed in 1632, was early at lynn, mass. Book club church church bells coffee morning craft and quip cricket events friends of all saints hannington country fair hannington in hampshire history hannington silver band hannington village association local health services michaels field. The story of the creation of the new hampshire historical societys 1911 landmark headquarters building and of its benefactor edward tuck. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. The history of milford, volume 2 george allen ramsdell, william p. Christ church, ramsdell, hampshire history information. The book includes biographies of the people who were part of the states aviation history, such as thaddeus lowe, robert fogg, sr.

The obituary was featured in fosters daily democrat on may 8, 2020. Ramsdell, former governor of new hampshire, and eliza wilson ramsdell. In vermont he met the cutler family in the area of st albans. George allen ramsdell was a governor of new hampshire. Ramsdell is a small village in the english county of hampshire. Another 87 words 6 lines of text covering the years 1612, 1665, 1659, 1660, 1648, 1690, 1st and 1689 are included under the topic early ramsdell history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Joseph 16201674 married rachel, daughter of frances eaton and thus, forever united the ramsdell name with the mayflower passengers. Ramsdell is a small village and civil parish in the english county of hampshire.

Michael will discuss how his book explores the 255 new hampshire historical markers that dot the state highways and roads. James ramsdell in history of the town of rindge, new hampshire, from the date of the rowley canada or massachusetts charter to the present time, 1736 1874, with a. The farm was worked intensively up to the end of the first world war, but was thereafter allowed to deteriorate. New hampshire, one of the new england states of the ne united states. This was about 32% of all the recorded ramsdell s in the usa. See history of the fourteenth engineers light railway. The history of milford and family registers new hampshire by ramsdell, george a. James ramsdell historical records and family trees myheritage.

Lying just to the west of the great valley of virginia, hampshire county, west virginia has a rich and varied history. Quincy whitneys compilation of stories makes for a colorful narrative of some of new hampshire s most notable newsmakers and remarkable historic events. History the farm was purchased in 1825 by hezekiah ramsdell, an itinerant methodist minister. Ramsdell, hampshire click on the map for other historical maps of this place. The smoke of this fire being driven by the wind into the grand battery, so terrified the french, that they abandoned it and retired to the. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. In 1887, john bartholomews gazetteer of the british isles described ramsdell like this. This online history focuses on these two counties, as well as lines that take the family through rhode island, new hampshire, maine and new york in the 1700s. The history of aviation in new hampshire is told from the first balloon ascension over manchester in 1856 to the closure of pease air force base.

Maine had the highest population of ramsdell families in 1840. A guide to new hampshires greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series larry pletcher. Ellis ramsdell, fulfilling a bequest by his father theodore, owner of the monument mills. Ramsdell name meaning, family history, family crest. New hampshire history curriculum, book 2, grades 712 price. It appears to be very complete and is extremely detailed. Went there on the off chance for our anniversary fantastic food great service would definitely recommend cant wait to return. It is large and blocky and, as a superior mutton breed, is noted for its early maturity. He left massachusetts at about age 20, trekking north and west through new hampshire and vermont, probably using family connections as he went. Ramsdell, the author of the book, was obviously a very diligent historian that put a huge abount of work into creating the book. The history of milford by ramsdell george a, first edition. So whether you are here for business, pleasure, partaking in outdoor activities, or attending a special event, come join us and create your own piece of new hampshire history. Ramsdell set up a practice in peterborough, but soon 18612 was made treasurer of hillsborough county.

For civil purposes ramsdale is composed of three districts which are. Ramsdale or ramsdell, an ecclesiastical parish in hants. In 1719, 16 families including johns and his mother came to new hampshire where they founded the town of londonderry, n. Hampshire was part of an ancient british kingdom the celts called gwent not. The oldest is the joseph ramsden or ramsdell line of plymouth, mass. The light railway engineers of world war i are little known regiments composed of men initially recruited from among railroad workers. Ramsdell farm was a historic farm in thompson, connecticut. Other nearby villages include west heath, stoney heath, baughurst, monk sherbourne, and wotton st.

New hampshire also played a major role in the birth of our nation. It is one of the most popular meat breeds in the united states, where it is raised extensively for marketlamb production in farming regions and for crossing with whitefaced range ewes in the western range. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of ramsdell, in basingstoke and deane and hampshire map and description, a vision of britain through time. Or when you call to book, tell us your interests and well make some recommendations. James ramsdell historical records and family trees. Michael will discuss how his book explores the 255 new hampshire historical markers that. Joseph ramsdell was born in 1779 in marblehead, massachusetts, where he learned maritime trades including barrel making. James ramsdell in history of the town of rindge, new hampshire, from the date of the rowley canada or massachusetts charter to the present time, 1736 1874, with a genealogical register of the rindge families. A guide to new hampshire s greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series larry pletcher. Take a look at our visitors guide page for more ideas, itineraries, photos and links. Richard and anita ramsdell, who live a stones throw away from the bridge in stratham, preserved the old toll sign after seeing a neighbor cleaning out his barn. Page 269 hampshire troops, and marched to the northeast part of the harbor, in the night.

Early history of the ramsdell family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our ramsdell research. He then read law and was admitted to the new hampshire bar in 1857. Ramsdell lies near other towns the largest being basingstoke 7 miles with newbury only 15 miles 24 km in the. Ramsdale or ramsdell, hampshire genealogy heraldry and history. Details of the actual training and outfitting is quite extensive in the book referenced here, so i wont repeat it in this article. Hampshire is a county in southern england with some notable archaeology and many notable historic buildings the chalk downland of the south downs and southern edges of salisbury plain were settled in the neolithic, and these settlers built hill forts such as winklebury and may have farmed the valleys of hampshire. Most of the men of the fourteenth engineers rwy, my primary focus, came from the boston ma area including new hampshire. When war was declared in april of 1917, the united states war department requested nine regiments to be formed to work specifically with. History of ramsdell, in basingstoke and deane and hampshire.

Pleasure spots for summer vacationist lane memorial library. The most ramsdell families were found in the usa in 1880. Ramsdell neighbours with charter alley only 12 mile up the road. The farm was worked intensively up to the end of the first world war, but was thereafter allowed to deteriorate until the donor acquired the property in 1932. Hampshire history explore and connect with your history. During this difficult time of the coronavirus covid19 outbreak we want to try and find practical ways to help our community in hampshire. Parish registers of hampshire phillimore marriages vol 6. Ramsdale or ramsdell, hampshire genealogy heraldry and. Ramsdell was born on wednesday, november 24, 1954 and passed away on saturday, april 11, 2020. Hidden history of the new hampshire seacoast terry nelson. From revolutionary battlefields to individuals of political influence, the granite state has made an indelible mark on history. Ramsdell was a resident of maine at the time of passing.

Odiham 15381812, south warnborough 15391812, tadley 16911812, heckfield 15381812 and stratfield turgis 16721812. Administrative biographical history the donors father a solicitor practising in london purchased the pitt hall estate in 1898 primarily for sporting purposes. Hampshire history makes connections between local history and culture, designed to help you connect, share and gain new. It was located on what was once known as ramsdell road, but is now a hiking trail on the lands surrounding west thompson reservoir. The average robert ramsdell is around 65 years of age with around 50% falling in to the age group of 6180. As you will know, this is a voluntary run site designed and curated by the team of old friends, helen, amanda and david. The success of graves and ramsdell, since assuming the management of the hampton beach casino, ocean house and cottages, the famous canobie lake park, cape cottage casino, pine island park and highland park, several seasons ago, has been so constant and gratifying that it would be pertinent to refer to it in issuing this booklet the idea of good service with courteous assistants, has always. Center for the book the center for the book examines the changing media of knowledge and its effect on scholarship by offering courses, seminars, lectures, and internships to study how our encounter with the word, from orality and print to digital media, has revolutionized our concept of knowledge and history.

The ramsdell family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. George was born on march 11th, 1834 in milford, new hampshire. The resourcefulness of granite staters in their efforts to innovate and improvise is the reason for this incredible and intriguing cast of true stories about new hampshire people living what. Henniker house is an early example of the queen anne victorian farmhouse style, built in the year 1859 by a local blacksmith named william chandler. No other regions have such a concentration of the ramsdell name in the united states. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Once home to numerous tribes of prehistoric native americans, the area was nearly empty and used only for a seasonal hunting ground when the white man first arrived. The top city of residence is lee, followed by newport. Anne ramsdell congdon was born 8 december 1873 in nashua, n. New hampshire history curriculum, book 1, grades k6 price. Guide to the anne ramsdell congdon papers, 18841948. Ramsdell public library is one of two public library buildings of great barrington, massachusetts. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can. Christ church, ramsdell church photographs and history.

The property was made famous by a standoff between the united states army corps of engineers usace and alice ramsdell, the feisty owner of the property who refused to leave after. Ramsdell 18341900 attended appleton academy mccollom institute at mont vernon nh, and amherst college ma for one year 18534. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. It is bordered by massachusetts s, vermont, with the connecticut river forming the boundary w, the canadian province of quebec nw, and.