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A Noble Service

A Noble Service

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
By June 1918, a little more than a year after the U.S. declared war on Germany, about 650,000 American soldiers were in France, with more coming every day.  On June...... Read More
Being an Outstanding School Teacher

Being an Outstanding School Teacher

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
School teachers early in the 1900s were not required to have much training.  In fact, the day after a person finished his or her high school years he or she...... Read More
One of the Area's Best and Noblest Women

One of the Area’s Best and Noblest Women

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
In June 1915 a young woman met the ships arriving in New York that might be carrying passengers from the ill-fated British Passenger Liner RMS Lusitania.  She arranged for dock...... Read More
Women Helping Others

Women Helping Others

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
By 1895 organized groups for women who wanted to help those in need beyond their own immediate circles included the well-known Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), the Woman’s Club and...... Read More
Helen Weeks, Outstanding!

Helen Weeks, Outstanding!

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
As the old century was coming to a close the role of women was changing.  Many found work that was beyond the usual outlets.  They found a voice, too, in...... Read More
After the Civil War

After the Civil War

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
By 1848 women had been seeking equal treatment with men for many years and the first gathering in the U.S. to give wide attention to their demands was during two...... Read More
Another Outstanding Woman from the Civil War Era

Another Outstanding Woman from the Civil War Era

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Many young men from Fairview were caught up in the Civil War.  Some of the families represented in the various regiments were Brindle, Caughey, Ferguson, Glazier, Irwin, Sceivis, Weidler, Werntz.... Read More
A Widow of the Civil War

A Widow of the Civil War

Posted on September 8, 2020January 31, 2023 by Fairview Area Historical Society
No matter how close a “deployed” soldier is, he is still not at home every night with his wife or mother or sister or his friends.   During the Civil War,...... Read More
My Dear Wife

My Dear Wife

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
The woman left behind when her husband went off to war had quite a responsibility, especially if there were children.  She did all her own chores as well as his. ...... Read More
More Women Pioneers

More Women Pioneers

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
In the southern part of the township, women also arrived in those very early years to settle in the wilderness.  Among them was Sarah Kennedy Ryan, whose husband was James. ...... Read More
Some of Fairview's Outstanding Women - Pioneers

Some of Fairview’s Outstanding Women – Pioneers

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Today is Tuesday, August 18, 2020.  One hundred years ago today was the day that the 19th Amendment was  ratified, granting voting rights to white women.  Women of color still...... Read More
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