OBITUARY:
Joseph Fairchild, one of Lostant's oldest citizens, died at his home Wednesday morning of last week at about one a.m. Mr. Fairchild, owing to his advanced age, had been in failing health for some time, but was confined to his bed but a few days. Joseph Fairchild was a most honorable and upright man, and was held in the highest esteem by every acquaintance. The funeral was held at his late home Friday morning at ten o'clock, and interment was at Hope Cemetery. (Ottawa Fair Dealer March 1, 1907)
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Per 1896 letter by his Uncle Nathan Stanton: In the 1840s, Joseph worked with his father Hiram at Fairchild's Flour mill located 2 miles from the Ohio River. Farmers from the surrounding area and from Virginia would bring grain there. The mill was one of the stations on the Underground Railroad. Contributed by JBaker (50480793).
Joseph Fairchild, one of Lostant's oldest citizens, died at his home Wednesday morning of last week at about one a.m. Mr. Fairchild, owing to his advanced age, had been in failing health for some time, but was confined to his bed but a few days. Joseph Fairchild was a most honorable and upright man, and was held in the highest esteem by every acquaintance. The funeral was held at his late home Friday morning at ten o'clock, and interment was at Hope Cemetery. (Ottawa Fair Dealer March 1, 1907)
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Per 1896 letter by his Uncle Nathan Stanton: In the 1840s, Joseph worked with his father Hiram at Fairchild's Flour mill located 2 miles from the Ohio River. Farmers from the surrounding area and from Virginia would bring grain there. The mill was one of the stations on the Underground Railroad. Contributed by JBaker (50480793).
OBITUARY:
Joseph Fairchild, one of Lostant's oldest citizens, died at his home Wednesday morning of last week at about one a.m. Mr. Fairchild, owing to his advanced age, had been in failing health for some time, but was confined to his bed but a few days. Joseph Fairchild was a most honorable and upright man, and was held in the highest esteem by every acquaintance. The funeral was held at his late home Friday morning at ten o'clock, and interment was at Hope Cemetery. (Ottawa Fair Dealer March 1, 1907)
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Per 1896 letter by his Uncle Nathan Stanton: In the 1840s, Joseph worked with his father Hiram at Fairchild's Flour mill located 2 miles from the Ohio River. Farmers from the surrounding area and from Virginia would bring grain there. The mill was one of the stations on the Underground Railroad. Contributed by JBaker (50480793).
Joseph Fairchild, one of Lostant's oldest citizens, died at his home Wednesday morning of last week at about one a.m. Mr. Fairchild, owing to his advanced age, had been in failing health for some time, but was confined to his bed but a few days. Joseph Fairchild was a most honorable and upright man, and was held in the highest esteem by every acquaintance. The funeral was held at his late home Friday morning at ten o'clock, and interment was at Hope Cemetery. (Ottawa Fair Dealer March 1, 1907)
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Per 1896 letter by his Uncle Nathan Stanton: In the 1840s, Joseph worked with his father Hiram at Fairchild's Flour mill located 2 miles from the Ohio River. Farmers from the surrounding area and from Virginia would bring grain there. The mill was one of the stations on the Underground Railroad. Contributed by JBaker (50480793).
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