July 8th, 2026
The spirts of the Ancients could be heard expressing their approval of this gathering of the keepers of the lore of the Nissitissit. However, an ominous silence descended when someone questioned the …
Brookline NH Historical Society
Preserving Brookline's Past
The spirts of the Ancients could be heard expressing their approval of this gathering of the keepers of the lore of the Nissitissit. However, an ominous silence descended when someone questioned the …
By Christine St. George Issac Shattuck Isaac Shattuck was born in 1735 to Samuel Shattuck and Anna Williams in Pepperell, Massachusetts. He was the fifth of eight children. In 1755, …
By Christine St. George Elias Dickey Elias was born in 1751 In Londonderry, New Hampshire to Elias Dickey and Rosanna McDaniels. He was the second of four children. When his …
By Christine St. George Nathaniel Badger Nathaniel Badger has been a challenge to research. He has ties to Raby, New Hampshire as evidenced by old Town Meeting notes, tax records …
By Christine St. George Daniel Shedd Daniel was born in 1746 to Daniel Shedd and Mary Tarbell in Groton, Massachusetts. He was the second of eight children. He had a …
By Christine St. George Isaac Stevens Little is known about Isaac Stevens’ background. He married Elizabeth Johnson in Holles, New Hampshire in 1771. He and Elizabeth had four children: Elizabeth, …
By Christine St. George James Dickey James was born in 1753 to Elias Dickey and Rosanna MacDonald of Londonderry, New Hampshire. He was the third of four children. After his …
By Christine St. George Randel McDaniels Randel McDaniels was born in 1754 in Holles, New Hampshire to James McDaniels and Susanna Young. He was the second of nine children. Randel …
By Christine St. George William Green William was born in 1727 to William Green, Sr. and Hannah Holden in Groton, Massachusetts. He was the oldest of nine children. William married …
The movers and shakers of the Brookline Historical Society, some shakier than others, had the pleasure of a productive meeting on this date. Given the proclivity of the anonymous to sit in …