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	Hampshire County History
		Hampshire County was created by the Virginia General Assembly on December 13, 1753 from parts of Frederick and Augusta counties (Virginia) and is the oldest county in the state.
		According to Samuel Kercheval's A History of the Valley of Virginia (Strasburg, VA: Shenandoah Publishing House, 1925), the county was named in honor of several prize hogs.
		Hampshire County's residents generally sided with the South during the Civil War.
	www.polsci.wvu.edu /wv/Hampshire/hamhistory.html (1898 words)

	NH.gov - The Official Web Site of New Hampshire State Government
		A pre-Revolution event occurring in New Hampshire was the removal in 1774, by a small party of patriots at New Castle, of the powder and guns at Fort William and Mary.
		New Hampshire is commonly known as the Granite State, and of late years by some writers is called the Queen State - "Queen by right of her natural beauty; queen by her native hardy spirit; queen by her diversified industry; queen by reason of her motherhood of great men.
		This history was edited and revised from an article in the State of New Hampshire Manual for the General Court 1977, pp 115-124, published by the New Hampshire Department of State.
	www.state.nh.us /nhinfo/history.html (2308 words)

	American Hampshire Sheep Association - Celebrating 117 years of progress of Hampshires Sheep! 1889-2006
		The Hampshire Down evolved from the mingling of different strains of kindred blood from sheep in co-existence along the borders of Hampshire County.
		Hampshire sheep were reported in the US around 1840 although there were no records to indicate that any survived the Civil War.
		Hampshire sheep have the genetic ability to efficiently convert forage into meat and fiber and are adaptable and productive in various geographic regions of the United States.
	www.countrylovin.com /ahsa/history.html (1099 words)

	BBC SPORT \| HAMPSHIRE \| Hampshire make history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		You are in: You are in: Cricket: Counties: Hampshire
		Hampshire are now based at their new Rose Bowl ground on the outskirts of Southampton, having left their former Northlands Road home at the end of last season after 116 years.
		Hampshire's decision may have sparked a whole new way of thinking about the way the game is run - and played.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/cricket/counties/hampshire/1359901.stm (545 words)

	History of Hampshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In the Roman invasion of Britain, Hampshire was one of the first areas to fall to the invading forces.
		Hampshire was one of the first Saxon shires, recorded in 755, but for two centuries represented the western end of Saxon England, as advances into Dorset and Somerset were fought off by the Britons.
		Hampshire played a large role in World War II due to its large Royal Navy harbour at Portsmouth, the army camp at Aldershot and the military Netley Hospital on Southampton Water, as well as its proximity to the army training ranges on Salisbury Plain and Purbeck.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Hampshire (742 words)

	History Channel: HMS Hampshire ...
		The location of the wreck is known, it is shallow enough to be dived, and the story of her loss remains a subject of some mystery.
		Hampshire left the Royal Navy anchorage at Scapa Flow a few days after the Battle of Jutland on a secret diplomatic mission to Russia.
		It is believed the Hampshire struck a mine and went down rapidly in rough seas due to a strong storm in the area.
	boards.historychannel.com /thread.jspa?threadID=800004434 (378 words)

	History of Hampshire College -- Volume 2
		This second volume of the Documentary History of Hampshire College is centered on the Ten Year Review of the College, a study in which the entire community participated, which examined the first full decade of the College's operation.
		True to the hope of one of the initial planners, who urged Hampshire to be a "deciduous" college, various modifications to the program were discussed and made, a process not without controversy and contention.
		In addition to its own program, the history of the College reflects the concern of community members for problems inherent in society at large: racism and homophobia, divestment, first from South Africa and later from weapons producers, the hazards of nuclear power.
	library.hampshire.edu /archives/vol2/index.html (389 words)

	USGS Earthquake Hazards Program » Earthquake History of New Hampshire
		On November 9, 1810, Exeter, New Hampshire, was strongly shaken by an intensity VI earthquake.
		Moderate damage occurred in southeastern New Hampshire and adjacent portions of Maine from an earthquake on October 9, 1925.
		All of New Hampshire felt minor effects from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on November 18, 1929, centered on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
	earthquake.usgs.gov /regional/states/new_hampshire/history.php (938 words)

	History of New Hampshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The colony that became the state of New Hampshire was founded on a land grant given in 1622 by the Council for New England to Captain John Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges (who founded Maine).
		In 1741 New Hampshire returned to its royal provincial status with a governor of its own, Benning Wentworth, who was its governor from 1741 to 1766.
		New Hampshire Militia units would be called up to fight at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Battle of Bennington, Saratoga Campaign and the Battle of Rhode Island.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_New_Hampshire (1212 words)

	History of Hampshire College -- Volume 1
		This Documentary History is an attempt to compile, from various archival sources, important documents in the history of Hampshire College.
		The history of Hampshire College is a tale spoken in many voices; nowhere is this more apparent than in the original sources contained in the College Archives.
		The proposed college in Hampshire County in 1762.
	library.hampshire.edu /archives/vol1/index.html (381 words)

	Hampshire County, WV, history homepage (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It was because of this that Col. George Washington, Commander of the Virginia Regiment, built a chain of forts in Hampshire County as the northern bulwarks of his western line of defense.
		Hampshire's placement in the new state was a matter of Federal politics and did not reflect the sentiments of the people of the county.
		Hampshire County is a land mindful of its colonial heritage and the precious traits of character that made it strong.
	www.historichampshire.org.cob-web.org:8888 /hamphist.htm (1148 words)

	New Hampshire: History
		Although New Hampshire was proclaimed a royal colony in 1679, Massachusetts continued to press land claims until the two colonies finally agreed on the eastern and southern boundaries (1739–41).
		New Hampshire became the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the new Constitution of the United States in 1788.
		During the Civil War, New Hampshire was a strong supporter of the Northern cause and contributed many troops to the Union forces.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/us/A0859949.html (781 words)

	Best of the Internet, New Hampshire State Library
		The library houses a collection of printed, manuscript and pictorial materials strong in New Hampshire history and genealogy.
		New Hampshire news, events, publications and projects for genealogists.
		A history portal created for students, history educators and history enthusiasts.
	pierce.state.nh.us /internet/history.asp (708 words)

	Hillsborough County, New Hampshire Local History & Genealogy
		Milford, New Hampshire Genealogy and History, by Fred Kunchick, Jr.
		History of Sharon, New Hampshire, FROM: History of Hillsborough County New Hampshire, Edited by: George S. Conover, Compiled by D. Hamilton Hurd, Philadelphia : J. Lewis and Co., 1885.
		History of Windsor, New Hampshire, FROM: History of Hillsborough County New Hampshire, Edited by: George S. Conover, Compiled by D. Hamilton Hurd, Philadelphia : J. Lewis and Co., 1885.
	home.att.net /~family-history/NH-Hillsborough_Co.htm (5591 words)

	Hampshire Patriots: American History at Hampshire?
		Hampshire is part of a 5 college system for a reason.
		Hampshire is the place people come to to study alternative perspectives on world history and social sciences.
		So, a study of American history can reveal the roots of recent events, even if it cannot justify the monstrosity or the evil of the events themselves.
	www.jerseygop.com /HampshirePatriots/american_history.html (973 words)

	Hampshire Review - county information
		Hampshire County is the oldest county in West Virginia was formed in 1754.
		The formation was authorized by an act of the General Assemby of Virginia, passed on December 13, 1753 and effective May 1, 1754.
		The history of Hampshire County dates back more than two centuries to 1725 when the first explorer, Indian trader, and hunters traversed the area.
	www.hampshirereview.com /countyinfo.htm (194 words)

	Cow Hampshire :: New Hampshire History in the Making
		History aficionados don't spend all their time in dark, musty-smelling crannies.
		He was only one of thousands of New Hampshire citizens who risked their lives, families and fortunes to support that cause of freedom.
		One of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves (other than eating yogurt) is to keep the events of history in perspective.
	cowhampshire.blogharbor.com /blog/_archives/2006/3/21/1832752.html (936 words)

	Visit NH - Arts & History
		New Hampshire's cultural and historical institutions—such as its festivals, sidewalk art galleries and other displays—give visitors the opportunity to see the state from the vantage point of the artist, the historian or through the eyes of a historical figure.
		Today New Hampshire continues to inspire artists; you can see their work at arts shows and in roadside galleries, museums, state buildings and corporate offices.
		New Hampshire also draws on a larger artistic legacy, that of artists from around the globe whose works are displayed in permanent collections and special exhibitions.
	www.visitnh.gov /artshistory.html (432 words)

	Library & Archives of New Hampshire's Political Tradition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The New Hampshire Primary: What it Means to the State and the Nation.
		Great books about politics in New Hampshire This page is sponsored by The New Hampshire State Library and all the books listed are available through interlibrary loan.
		New Hampshire's Political Troubadour A publication of the New Hampshire Political Library.
	www.politicallibrary.org /Primary.htm (328 words)

	Hampshire House
		Welcome to the Hampshire House, a turn-of-the-century mansion on historic Beacon Hill, where generations of Bostonians and their guests have wined, dined, and danced the night away.
		The Hampshire House acquired its name during World War II when the Thayer family sold the building.
		They dubbed the mansion the Hampshire House (Lincolnshire and Hampshire were both English counties).
	www.hampshirehouse.com /history.htm (255 words)

	HISTORY PAGE - New Hampshire Genealogy and History
		The New Hampshire flag consists of the state seal centered on a blue field and surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves with nine stars interspersed.
		New Hampshire was the ninth of the original thirteen states to ratify the Constitution.
		History of Carroll County - from AllAbout Carroll County
	www.nh.searchroots.com /history.html (2313 words)

	New Hampshire Gazette I History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The history of The New Hampshire Gazette covers nearly half the span of the history of printing.
		A very brief history of this paper, and a few thoughts about where it might fit into the greater scheme of things.
		Summary of early printing in the Granite State, courtesy of the University of New Hampshire.
	www.nhgazette.com /about_us/history (288 words)

	History of Hampshire: The Siege of Basing House
		Paulet had set about fortifying his palatial mansion and collecting arms for fifteen hundred men, some time in advance of these events; but these he was obliged to sell by order of the House of Commons.
		Then, on 8th October, Oliver Cromwell himself arrived with a brigade of the New Model Army, fresh from the capture of one of the most ancient cities in England, Winchester.
		Basing House was the remaining place in Hampshire still holding out for the King.
	www.britannia.com /history/hants/siegebsg.html (1553 words)

	Local New Hampshire History and Genealogy
		History of Exeter, NH) and interactive invitation to build the family archives.
		The History of Quakerism, Quaker Beliefs and Worship, and
		History of the Town of Hampton, New Hampshire, From it's Settlement in 1638, to the Autumn of 1892, by Joseph Dow, Salem, Mass.
	home.att.net /~Local_History/NH_History.htm (3654 words)

	New Hampshire's Baseball History
		New Hampshire is home to the nation's oldest Sunset League, founded in 1907, and the state has supported several minor league teams, including the 1905 New England League champions.
		Among the notable New Hampshire major leaguers are Robert "Red" Rolfe and Birdie Tebbetts.
		Another of New Hampshire's contributions to Baseball is the manufacture of baseball equipment.
	www.oldnh.com /baseball.html (430 words)

	Ethan Allen History: New Hampshire Land Grants
		After the New York Supreme Court ruled that any claim to ownership of land granted by New Hampshire was invalid, Ethan became extremely involved in defending these Yankee grants.
		He did so to protect his own considerable interests and those of the pioneers who came north from Connecticut and Massachusetts after the end of the French and Indian War in 1759.
		He even went as far as proposing complete independence for the land between the Connecticut River and Lake Champlain, before the Revolutionary War intervened.
	www.ethanallenhomestead.org /HISTORY/landgrants.htm (126 words)

	New Hampshire Civil War History and Genealogy ALHN
		While history books, period newspapers, printed biographies and the Official Records have provided an outline of the events of the war, the real "story" is found in the letters and diaries of those who served and those whose lives were most affected.
		We are especially interested in copies of rosters, photos, diaries, letters or papers which refer to New Hampshire men and women who served in the Civil War.
		This nonprofit research network is affiliated with the American Local History Network, Inc. (ALHN) and America History and Genealogy Project (AHGP), and hosted by USGenNet, a nonprofit historical and genealogical Safe-Site Server.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/nh/topic/civilwar (416 words)

	Winter 2003: History of New Hampshire
		Study group members will be given a list of approximately twenty topics in New Hampshire history and will vote for the ones they want covered, two different topics each session.
		No required reading although two general books on New Hampshire history, New Hampshire: Crosscurrents and The Granite State, will be available at The Dartmouth Bookstore.
		Jere Daniell is a specialist in early American and New England history and has written and spoken extensively about the development of the Upper Valley and the colonial days in New Hampshire and Vermont.
	www.dartmouth.edu /~ilead/courses/winter03/nh.html (121 words)

	New Hampshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Postal History of New Hampshire by Chester M. Smith and John L. Kay is the definitive post office listing.
		The Post Offices of New Hampshire Rarity Guide by The New Hampshire Postal History Society contains post office dates, rarity factors, and a breakdown of office by town, not just by county.
		This insular behavior fits in fairly well with the character of long time New Hampshire natives.
	www.postalhistory.com /State/New_Hampshire/index.html (317 words)

	New Hampshire Historical Society
		The contents of this site, including all images, text, sound, video, and other electronic representations may be reproduced for educational purposes under the doctrine of fair use.
		The New Hampshire Historical Society encourages the broadest possible access to and utilization of the collections it holds in the public trust.
		Reproduction for purposes other than fair use or for other than educational purposes is permitted only with the Society's written permission, and it is the responsibility of the party using the reproduced material to ascertain its copyright status and to obtain the necessary permission from the copyright holder to use the material.
	www.nhhistory.org (101 words)

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