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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
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
More About the Fairview Community Council

More About the Fairview Community Council

Posted on August 8, 2020August 8, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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.” ...... Read More
Celebrations and Memories

Celebrations and Memories

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
Elizabeth Canon Eaton

Elizabeth Canon Eaton

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
Another Woman to Celebrate This Month...

Another Woman to Celebrate This Month…

Posted on March 26, 2020March 31, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
International Women's Day

International Women’s Day

Posted on March 6, 2020March 31, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
One More Story ...

One More Story …

Posted on October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Last week WQLN staff members were in Fairview to record people’s stories about “Our Town.”  Next they will edit a CD and it will become available for sale… just in...... Read More
Another Tribute

Another Tribute

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
On Friday the Fairview Cemetery was the scene of another military funeral.  Not only was Harold E. Downey a veteran, but he was also a hometown boy.  Well, not quite. ...... Read More
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