“A Town Between Two Rivers” by Charles A. Knouse presents an informal history of the city’s founding, development, and significant events. This book, published as part of the Osage Valley Centennial in 1954, provides a comprehensive narrative based on documented history and personal accounts from residents. The narrative focuses solely on factual events, avoiding conclusions or opinions.
History of the town of Durham New Hampshire by Everett Stackpole is the primary source for genealogists with families who settled Oyster River New Hampshire, which later became Durham. Published in two volumes, the first contains a narrative history of Durham, while the second contains genealogies of most of the early families who settled in the town.
Volume 1 of “History of the Town of Cornish, New Hampshire, with Genealogical Record, 1763-1910,” authored by William Henry Child, presents a comprehensive account of Cornish from its origins to the early 20th century. Published in 1911, the book documents the town’s history, geography, and prominent families, while honoring the early settlers’ contributions to its development. Child’s meticulous research serves as both a historical narrative and genealogical reference, making it a vital resource for understanding the local heritage of Cornish, New Hampshire.