The subscriber, being engaged in continuing the history of new hampshire, and intending to give a topographical description of the country, and a particular account of every occurrence, which may deserve the publick notice, takes this method of applying to the ministers and other gentlemen of note, in the state, and begs the favour of them to. Two of new hampshires best trout ponds protected the trust. Today, haggetts pond, which gets some of its water from the merrimack river, is used as the main water source for andover. Its history dates back over 200 years to a time near the founding of our country. The first haggett family homestead is located at 67 haggetts pond road. History history index history az new hampshire history united states new hampshire travel new hampshire vermont connecticut rhode island massachusetts new england genealogy new hampshire genealogy civil war new.
In a park by a pond feifei what a pleasant day, neil. Excellent manual aimed at presenting the current pond management options and describing good practice techniques. This is no ordinary history of a small weekend community in new hampshire. Legends of the pond is a collection of stories, poems, letters and so much more about big island pond. Haggetts pond is the reservoir for the town of andover, massachusetts, united states. Mar 28, 20 two of new hampshires best trout ponds will be protected in the latest effort to ensure outdoor recreation and timber jobs in the androscoggin river headwaters, the trust for public land and several partners announced today. Walden pond press, established in 2008, is the copublishing venture of film production company walden media and book publisher harpercollins. There are already 80 users and 3,891 genealogy profiles with the pond surname on geni. South pond is fed by two streams which were once the boundaries of saxon settlements. Jun 29, 2014 in new england there is so much history.
There are also little no communities rich in story and this is about some of those towns. Pond history this material is under development, but please browse and enjoy it as it develops. Kingston state park, a small preserve with a swimming beach, occupies the northeastern end of. Some of my best memories are from walking around here, feeding the ducks neil my best memories are well, from across. History of the new forest national park hampshire history. Carrying cards, puzzles, games, and calenders as well as books. According to karen martin, the environmental compliance coordinator of the andover department of public works, boating on the pond is allowed, but only with a certified rowboat and valid fishing license. Mount nancy, formally known as mount amorisgelu, is a 3,862 foot mountain in the pemigewasset wilderness of the white mountains in new hampshire. The following 71 pages are in this category, out of 71 total.
This section is a placeholder for information about the pond surname. The lake lies near the center of the town of kingston. Originally, this area was called morrison cove as referenced by william harris on his early map of cobbetts pond. The haggetts rail trail is a short, but sweet unpaved trail located on the periphery of haggetts pond, the local reservoir for the nearby town of andover. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. With that being said i will give you a quick run down on the abandoned gordon pond railroad. Haggetts rail trail massachusetts trails traillink. Information from its description page there is shown below. Explore pond genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree.
Hike mount nancy new england hundred highest hiking list nh. Little bitz haggetts pond merrimack valley magazine. It is situated along the upper reaches of the ashuelot river, a tributary of the connecticut river. Appalachian trail, pleasant pond to katahdin maine by. Woodstock historical society maine, bryant pond, maine. In the process of investigating this legend, the rev. If youre fishing on one of the 168 ponds with digital bathymetry, you can use your mobile device to access a pond map and see this depth information in real time as you walk. The nh department of environmental services nhdes is authorized to maintain the official list of public waters olpw per rsa 271. Built on part of the former line of the historic lowell and lawrence railroad, the trail offers a great, quiet place to go for a run or walk through the lovely wooded landscape. If you have material that might be of value in this section, please contact dave spencer, john larosa, rusty reader or jon desilets. Local lore has it that malcolm ford murdered his more famous brother, paul leicester ford, at a tavern at the end of the road.
Papers relating to pemaquid and parts adjacent pdf 6. Ashuelot pond is a 368acre 149 ha water body located in sullivan county in western new hampshire, united states, in the town of washington. The pond is near the head of the spicket river watershed, which feeds the merrimack river in lawrence, massachusetts. Books about new hampshire history of the seal and flag of the state of new hampshire hammond, otis g. This volume contains more than 600 abstracts from articles, and provides the reader with valuable genealogical information and a general understanding of life in portsmouth in the late eighteenth century. Settlement in earnest began around 1700 when roads were first cut into the woods. It is evidently not new, nor is it a densely wooded forest. Walden pond books in oakland, ca the san francisco east bays finest. New hampshire history books on regional and local history of the united states. Booker prizewinning historical novels, wolf hall and bring up the bodies.
New hampshire historical society, 1989 originally published in historical n. Historical information country pond association nh. Gordon pond railroad white mountains, new hampshire. Abbotdowning and the concord coach scheiber, harry n. Island pond sometimes referred to locally as big island pond is a 532acre 215 ha water body located in rockingham county in southern new hampshire, in the towns of derry, hampstead and atkinson. In the 1600s it was known as five mile pond by the early settlers, and is referenced in several. Old pond publishing is a publisher of dvds and books for enthusiasts in the. A locally owned bookstore located in downtown stowe vermont. Fish history, water quality, hydrology and aquatic restoration overview. Heidelberg historic literature digitized heidelberg university library. Bbc learning english the english we speak across the pond. About at nearly 1700 acres, the depierrefeuwillard pond wildlife sanctuary is new hampshire audubons largest property.
A brief history of moeckel pond the pond currently known in windham as moeckel pond is delineated on state of new hampshire maps as simpson pond. The eastern boundary was the pine brook, or the goodwives river, as it is known today. This document lists great ponds and artificial impoundments of 10 acres or more in the state of new hampshire. The merrimack river is connected to the pond to add volume to the reservoir. In china, in 1639, the complete book of agriculture which included pond fish culture was released. Hunting has long been not only a sport but also an industry, resulting in the increase and growth of sporting camps and an expanding number of guides. Haggetts rail trail to haggetts pond massachusetts. This postcard shows bernards beach on cobbetts pond in windham nh. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more.
Wheelchair users may be able to enter trail under or around the vehicle barrier at haggetts pond road. Books on architecture and garden architecture, digital sources on the history of art history, etc. Approximately 2,000 fish died during the summer of 2011 from conditions created by a heavy algae bloom. Page 247 i, ab, do truly and sincerely acknowledge, profess, testify and declare, that the commonwealth of massachusetts is, and of right ought to be, a free, sovereign and independent state.
Gura, gilder lehrman institute of american history. Island pond rockingham county, new hampshire wikipedia. For statistics about fleet pond itself, go to units and statistics. If youre looking for some great books to support and inspire your history studies, weve devised a list of seven of the best history books out.
New hampshire history revolution, 17751783 exclude extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. The streams join together and form the division between the oldest part of midhurst and west lavington. Explore the history of the new forest national park. Haggetts pond tewksbury 2020 all you need to know before. The pond in the piscataqua watershed was called humphreys pond in the late 18 th century. The majority of fish that died were bluegill although 20% were largemouth bass. This material is under development, but please browse and enjoy it as it develops.
Throughout its history the pond s name has been spelled with several different variations. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of fleet pond, in hart and hampshire map and description, a vision of britain through time. The pond is good for boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. The history books cover the paper trail of the gordon pond railroad fairly well, so there is no reason for me to repeat that information here. The first reference to the pond by the name, cobbetts, can be found in a 1723 document as part of the early records of londonderry. Including extracts from the lost order book 17731782. Mudge a history of the cartography of the white mountains of new hampshire with reproductions of maps from the 16th to the 20th century. Eddy has compiled this fascinating chronicle of the inhabitants and associates of merrywood, the grand estate on stone pond near malborough, new hampshire.
It is located in the western part of the town and also lends its name to a road. In the early 20 th century willand pond housed a popular recreation spot called central park at the end of central street that runs all the way through dover. In the spring of 20, the division of fish and wildlife sampled the fish community in chipman pond via. Dedicated to providing engaging, accurate, affordable books that align with the. If interested, you can view a map of this railroad here. Two of new hampshires best trout ponds protected the. Maines hunting past captures the pursuit of wild animals through a century of documentation. May 01, 2015 explore the history of the new forest national park. History of fleet pond, in hart and hampshire map and. One side of this piece is a reproduction of franklin leavitts map of the white mountains of 1871. Book titles durand press new hampshire white mountain books.
If you have never been to the new forest before it can come as a bit of a surprise. Around the turn of the last century, willand pond was the site of a popular recreation area with dance halls and early electric lights accessible by trolley car. Eddy has compiled this fascinating chronicle of the inhabitants and associates of merrywood, the grand estate on stone pond near. Presents the reasons behind each recommendation clearly, enabling pond managers to make informed decisions. Pond maps have been updated for ice fishing season.
Frequent sittings of deer, beaver, eagles, turtles, heron, geese, ducks, tortoises, and other animals await the quiet walker. History of the gorhams pond watershed in 1640, the new haven colony bought title to the land where the rippowam river meets the long island sound from the siwanoy indians. The story of the creation of the new hampshire historical societys 1911 landmark headquarters building and of its benefactor edward tuck. History of the seal and flag of the state of new hampshire. I have learned a great deal from it, and it is a valuable addition to my collection of white mountains books and maps.
The cities of dover and somersworth share shoreline around willand pond, a 66acre body of fresh water, in the northeast section of doversouth west section of somersworth. Moses haggett i bought land in 1679 from brotherinlaw, stephen johnson 14 acres of upland and 7 acres marsh. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. He recounts the reasons for his move to walden pond along with detailed steps back. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Apr 12, 2001 maines hunting past captures the pursuit of wild animals through a century of documentation. The venture operates as an imprint of harpercollins childrens books and its. Belgrade lakes seventh day adventist campground, which was located adjacent to the belgrade depot and thereby served as a draw to the area for religiousminded families and individuals who sought divine power in the outdoors. Congratulations on your magnificent achievement in condensing so much wonderful historical information into the white mountains, names, places and legends. The book is set in the small rural areas of new hampshire called atkinson, derry and hampstead. Woodstock, maine historical society official facebook page.
Walden is a book by transcendentalist henry david thoreau. However, the spelling, cobbetts, eventually became the standard. Posts about cobbetts pond written by brad dinsmore. Books on new hampshire history local and regional history, genealogy and pictorial histories from broughs books. The quarteracre pond itself is a glorified mudhole, no deeper than 5 or 6 feet, that is occasionally used for ice skating but never for swimming. In 1640, the new haven colony bought title to the land where the rippowam river meets the long island sound from the siwanoy indians. Use the map to find locations that have detailed digital bathymetry depth information.
Throughout its history the ponds name has been spelled with several different variations. Haggett s pond is named for the haggett family but prior to the name change it was referenced in deeds in 1679 as fivemile pond and also blanchards pond. Mar 08, 2012 the quarteracre pond itself is a glorified mudhole, no deeper than 5 or 6 feet, that is occasionally used for ice skating but never for swimming. We deal with current activities and machinery as well as the history of the.
This list of the best history books includes bestsellers, pulizter prize winners and editors picks from distinguished historians and biographers. Abandoned rail trail provides an unpaved but smooth walking, jogging, and mountain biking trail, suitable for wheelchair use and the vision impaired as well. Eddy takes the readers through the local history of one grand estate, merrywood, and its. Since about 1850, animals have been taken for sport, for food, and for their hides. It is flanked to the northeast by mount bemis, to the southwest by mount anderson and to the southeast by duck pond mountain.
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