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Collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society

The Collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society is a 15 publication series documenting the state’s history through various primary sources, including manuscripts, letters, and public records. It collates valuable narratives that were previously difficult to access, providing insight into events, individuals, and communities in New Hampshire. Each volume offers focused topics and historical analyses, and most volumes contain individual indexes.

Samuel Lane’s Journal, 1739-1803

Samuel Lane’s journal, covering 1739 to 1803, chronicles the life of a New Hampshire resident who experienced the colonial, Revolutionary, and early national periods. Lane transitioned from farming to various professions, including tanner and shoemaker, while actively participating in community roles. His meticulously kept journal captures local and national events, personal reflections, and societal changes. Edited by Charles Lane Hansen in 1937, it serves as a crucial primary source, offering insights into the daily life, hardships, and resilience of 18th-century New England.

Vital Records Extracted from John Dyer’s Journal

Vital record extracts from the Journal of John Dyer, of Dyerstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. These birth, marriage, and death records largely covered the families of Doyleston and the surrounding Bucks County, Pennsylvania for the years of 1763-1805. An invaluable resource for otherwise unpublished records. The original journal can be found at the Bucks County Historical Society Library.