Reburial of remains from historic poor house (IMAGE)

University of New Hampshire

Reburial of remains from historic poor house

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The remains from the poor house were buried in a simple worrdne box crafted by a local cabinet shop that was inscribed with “Here lies remains only known to God, Brentwood Poor Farm, circa 1841 – 1968”.

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Robbin Ray / UNH

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