Tag: Fairview People
Another Outstanding Woman from the Civil War Era
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
My Dear Wife
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. She worried but kept a good... Read More
More Women Pioneers
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. They began their... Read More
More About the Fairview Community Council
Years ago it was an annual event for the Fairview Community Council to consider the good works of various Fairview citizens then select a few to honor as “Outstanding Citizens.” The now defu... Read More
Celebrations and Memories
This weekend the Sturgeon House was bedecked with American flags. It was a celebration of community history! And we are waiting for an open time to share it. Meanwhile., here is a snippit.... Read More
Elizabeth Canon Eaton
Surely every woman in Fairview Township is extraordinary in some way. But, on this, the last day of Women in History Month, it is important to acknowledge one of the early women to settle in the towns... Read More
Another Woman to Celebrate This Month…
It is obvious to the members of the Fairview Area Historical Society that every woman who grew up in Fairview (Township or former Borough) was special and worthy of mention during this Women’s Histo... Read More
International Women’s Day
Surely everyone is aware by now that 100 years ago on August 26 the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote was ratified. The U.S. has celebrated International Women’s Day even lon... Read More
Home for the Holidays
This is a repeat of one of the favorite posts at this time of year…… Of all the seasons, Christmastime is among the most sentimental. Childhood memories come flooding back and... Read More