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 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. The light railway engineers of world war i are little known regiments composed of men initially recruited from among railroad workers. Pitt hall farm, ramsdell, hampshire collection archives hub. 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. George was born on march 11th, 1834 in milford, new hampshire. During this difficult time of the coronavirus covid19 outbreak we want to try and find practical ways to help our community in hampshire. Ramsdale or ramsdell, an ecclesiastical parish in hants.
A guide to new hampshires greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series larry pletcher. They trained at the former rockingham race track in salem, new hampshire, then dubbed camp rockingham. Ramsdell, the author of the book, was obviously a very diligent historian that put a huge abount of work into creating the book. Topical terms art massachusetts nantucket 20th century. 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. Went there on the off chance for our anniversary fantastic food great service would definitely recommend cant wait to return. 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. Ramsdell, former governor of new hampshire, and eliza wilson ramsdell. Ramsdell was born on wednesday, november 24, 1954 and passed away on saturday, april 11, 2020. Ramsdell public library is one of two public library buildings of great barrington, massachusetts. It is bordered by massachusetts s, vermont, with the connecticut river forming the boundary w, the canadian province of quebec nw, and maine and a short strip of the atlantic ocean e. This was about 32% of all the recorded ramsdell s in the usa. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can. Ramsdale or ramsdell, hampshire genealogy heraldry and history.
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. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The ramsdell family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The donors father a solicitor practising in london purchased the pitt hall estate in 1898 primarily for sporting purposes. Ellis ramsdell, fulfilling a bequest by his father theodore, owner of the monument mills. Joseph ramsdell was born in 1779 in marblehead, massachusetts, where he learned maritime trades including barrel making. Take a look at our visitors guide page for more ideas, itineraries, photos and links. Regardless of geographic or chronological focus, students at hampshire connect their findings about the past to the issues and conflicts of the present day. From revolutionary battlefields to individuals of political influence, the granite state has made an indelible mark on history. Christ church, ramsdell, hampshire history information. James ramsdell historical records and family trees. Ramsdell is a small village in the english county of hampshire. List of books and articles about new hampshire history. 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 most ramsdell families were found in the usa in 1880. Michael will discuss how his book explores the 255 new hampshire historical markers that. 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. Search the history of over 418 billion web pages on the internet. History the farm was purchased in 1825 by hezekiah ramsdell, an itinerant methodist minister. The book includes biographies of the people who were part of the states aviation history, such as thaddeus lowe, robert fogg, sr. It appears to be very complete and is extremely detailed. Quincy whitneys compilation of stories makes for a colorful narrative of some of new hampshire s most notable newsmakers and remarkable historic events. History of ramsdell, in basingstoke and deane and hampshire. Students of history might focus on europe, asia, latin america, the middle east, the united states, africa, or any part of the world. Details of the actual training and outfitting is quite extensive in the book referenced here, so i wont repeat it in this article. 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. 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.
Administrative biographical history the donors father a solicitor practising in london purchased the pitt hall estate in 1898 primarily for sporting purposes. Hidden history of the new hampshire seacoast terry nelson. I lived in stratford, ct and the next town over from milford, ct. 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. The farm was worked intensively up to the end of the first world war, but was thereafter allowed to deteriorate. Most of the men of the fourteenth engineers rwy, my primary focus, came from the boston ma area including new hampshire. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. In 1840 there were 54 ramsdell families living in maine. Lying just to the west of the great valley of virginia, hampshire county, west virginia has a rich and varied history. The top city of residence is lee, followed by newport. Hampshire history explore and connect with your history. New hampshire history curriculum, book 2, grades 712 price.
Joseph 16201674 married rachel, daughter of frances eaton and thus, forever united the ramsdell name with the mayflower passengers. Ramsdell 18341900 attended appleton academy mccollom institute at mont vernon nh, and amherst college ma for one year 18534. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Or when you call to book, tell us your interests and well make some recommendations. In vermont he met the cutler family in the area of st albans.
In 1887, john bartholomews gazetteer of the british isles described ramsdell like this. See history of the fourteenth engineers light railway. Pleasure spots for summer vacationist lane memorial library. Ramsdell, hampshire click on the map for other historical maps of this place. The story of the creation of the new hampshire historical societys 1911 landmark headquarters building and of its benefactor edward tuck. Christ church, ramsdell church photographs and history. Odiham 15381812, south warnborough 15391812, tadley 16911812, heckfield 15381812 and stratfield turgis 16721812. The history of milford and family registers new hampshire by ramsdell, george a.
Ramsdell farm was a historic farm in thompson, connecticut. As you will know, this is a voluntary run site designed and curated by the team of old friends, helen, amanda and david. 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. Other nearby villages include west heath, stoney heath, baughurst.
Parish registers of hampshire phillimore marriages vol 6. Ramsdell lies near other towns the largest being basingstoke 7 miles with newbury only 15 miles 24 km in the other direction. Hampshire history makes connections between local history and culture, designed to help you connect, share and gain new. George allen ramsdell was a governor of new hampshire. The history of milford by ramsdell george a, first edition. Page 269 hampshire troops, and marched to the northeast part of the harbor, in the night. Anne ramsdell congdon was born 8 december 1873 in nashua, n.
Ramsdell set up a practice in peterborough, but soon 18612 was made treasurer of hillsborough county. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. For civil purposes ramsdale is composed of three districts which are. Odiham 15381812, south warnborough 15391812, tadley 16911812, heckfield 15381812 and. The history of milford, volume 2 george allen ramsdell, william p. It looks like he spent about 7 years on the project, doing very detailed research to get his facts accurate. Early history of the ramsdell family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our ramsdell research. Guide to the anne ramsdell congdon papers, 18841948.
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. New hampshire history curriculum, book 1, grades k6 price. Maine had the highest population of ramsdell families in 1840. New hampshire, one of the new england states of the ne united states. He then read law and was admitted to the new hampshire bar in 1857. When war was declared in april of 1917, the united states war department requested nine regiments to be formed to work specifically with. New hampshire also played a major role in the birth of our nation. 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. Ramsdell neighbours with charter alley only 12 mile up the road. James ramsdell historical records and family trees myheritage. No other regions have such a concentration of the ramsdell name in the united states. It is located at 1087 main street in the housatonic village, in a twostory beaux arts building erected c. 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.
Ramsdell was a resident of maine at the time of passing. The oldest is the joseph ramsden or ramsdell line of plymouth, mass. Michael will discuss how his book explores the 255 new hampshire historical markers that dot the state highways and roads. Hampshire was part of an ancient british kingdom the celts called gwent not. He left massachusetts at about age 20, trekking north and west through new hampshire and vermont, probably using family connections as he went. Other nearby villages include west heath, stoney heath, baughurst, monk sherbourne, and wotton st. Ramsdell lies near other towns the largest being basingstoke 7 miles with newbury only 15 miles 24 km in the.
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 average robert ramsdell is around 65 years of age with around 50% falling in to the age group of 6180. A guide to new hampshire s greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series larry pletcher. 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. John ramsdell 16021688, who may have been a member of the dorchester group of merchants who sailed in 1632, was early at lynn, mass.
Ramsdell is a small village and civil parish in the english county of hampshire. The obituary was featured in fosters daily democrat on may 8, 2020. Hampshire, breed of mediumwool, darkfaced, hornless sheep originating in hampshire, england. It is bordered by massachusetts s, vermont, with the connecticut river forming the boundary w, the canadian province of quebec nw, and. 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. It is large and blocky and, as a superior mutton breed, is noted for its early maturity. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of ramsdell, in basingstoke and deane and hampshire map and description, a vision of britain through time. 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. In 1719, 16 families including johns and his mother came to new hampshire where they founded the town of londonderry, n. Ramsdale or ramsdell, hampshire genealogy heraldry and.