/r/FairfieldIowa

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This place is for folks who live, lived in, or plan on visiting Fairfield, IA.

Fairfield is a pretty interesting place for a lot of reasons. This subreddit is a small slice of it.

/r/FairfieldIowa

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Fairfield family history and ancestry

Hello everyone!

I’m a genealogist & I am trained in discovering local Iowa family lineages and stories through vital records, census records, and newspapers.

This is the interest form I put together for anyone interested in learning more about their personal Iowa family history. I create family trees, ancestral maps, and historical road trip itineraries based on YOUR personal family history! It’s a great way to connect with your heritage and wonderful knowledge pass down to future generations.

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

Here are some things you can discover from my research:

  • Newspaper articles about your ancestors (Crime? Scandal? Who knows!)
  • Custom ancestral mapping showing your approximate ethnic admixture
  • Most common causes of death in your family history
  • United States migration mapping showing how your ancestors migrated throughout the country
  • Your great-great-great grandparents’ names
  • Most popular professions and careers in your family history
  • Photographs of your ancestors you have never seen before (Found in Newspaper archives, I have subscriptions to several newspaper websites)

I have a degree in Anthropology and have spent several years working for a professional genealogy company. I have been working as an individual genealogist for about 6 years. If you have any questions about my research, please fill out an interest form or email: heritagehuntersgenealogy@gmail.com

For those of you with ancestry outside of Iowa, please send me a message. I’d be happy to help you or direct you to a better suited genealogist. Thanks!

Ancestral Origins Map Example

https://preview.redd.it/ss6j1036vl5b1.png?width=962&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=10157b31a5524d8b5780a21b9f378ab667b2e8d0

USA Origins Map Example

https://preview.redd.it/a02ux0l6vl5b1.png?width=973&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=8f09b07ac263ff571cba6c6607af8e538a72e90b

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

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2023/06/20
14:37 UTC

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two German Shepard looking dogs got out to chase deer

I saw them both sprinting east down Lowe st. By F street. One went south down F st. The other headed towards the cemetery on Kirkwood. I tried to talk them into coming over so I could get a leash on them, but they were pretty riled up and ran off and I couldn't get them to come over. I hope you find them if you're here.

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2022/07/07
20:46 UTC

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Anyone know the dual sport/enduro motorcycle trails

Planning to visit this spring and hoped someone might know the scene. Slow old guy on a 200 so not looking for jumps or tearin itup.

Also any recs for live music thx

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2022/04/08
16:06 UTC

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Opinions/observations of MIU/MUM?

Hi everyone! I am a prospective student for miu, and looking at moving to your town! Some family members have expressed concern to me that it could be cult like?? I have not seen anything to indicate this in my research, but I would love the opinions of anyone who has attended or lives in the town! What is having the school in your town like? Is there anything funky going on? Again, I doubt it, but I am just covering my bases!

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2022/04/02
04:13 UTC

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Family history of fairfield

Hello everyone!

I’m a genealogist & I am trained in discovering local Iowa family lineages and stories through historical records.

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

This is the interest form I put together for anyone interested in learning more about their Iowa family history. I research & create family trees, historical road trip itineraries, ancestral maps, etc! It’s a super cool way to connect with your own history and great knowledge pass down to future generations.

I have a degree in Anthropology and have spent several years working for a professional genealogy company. I would be happy to send my Linkedin to anyone interested in pursuing research!

Here are some things you can discover from my research:

  • Newspaper articles about your ancestors (Crime? Scandal? Who knows!)
  • Your great-great-great grandparents’ names
  • Physical descriptions of your ancestors from census records and war draft cards
  • Six full generations back of your family tree
  • Photographs of your ancestors you have never seen before (Found in Newspaper archives, I have subscriptions)

If you are interested, please view the interest form at the top with some examples. 🙂Instagram w/ reviews: heritage.hunters

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message! For those of you with ancestry outside of Iowa, please send me a message. I’d be happy to help you or direct you to a better suited genealogist. Thanks!

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2022/01/24
14:54 UTC

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Considering Moving to Fairfield

My family is considering moving to your town. I would like some feedback on daily life there. It’s it pretty conservative? How are the schools? What is there to do? Do you like living there? Is there a lot of crime? Pretty much the run down of life there would be so helpful! TIA

9 Comments
2021/11/17
00:33 UTC

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Adventure Scientists looking for volunteers in Eastern and Central United States to help protect eastern black walnut from timber poaching

1 Comment
2021/09/13
20:53 UTC

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Internet Service

hi all. i'm considering moving to your town. how is the internet service? i have a remote business so speed is necessary. thanks in advance!

4 Comments
2021/07/02
16:50 UTC

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Where to eat?

Who has drive thrus ?

5 Comments
2021/01/31
04:49 UTC

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Vote

Hi all, just a reminder to vote. You can take your mail in ballots and hand them in in person if you don't trust the post, and it still saves you from being inside nearly as long for Covid safety.

6 Comments
2020/10/17
02:42 UTC

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Bow hunting?

Probably not a popular topic for this town, and I apologize to all the vegans here, but I'm just getting into bow hunting and wondering if anyone else is into it and wants to discuss or shoot or anything.

4 Comments
2020/10/17
02:40 UTC

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MUM Logo Sticker?

Hey there Fairfield! MUM alumni here. Wanted to know if there was anyone here who was in a position to purchase and send a MUM logo sticker in return for sending something from here (San Diego) of equal value in return? I've been wanting one for years for my camper shell. I suppose I could go through the bookstore but decided to go this route first as it could be a little more fun. Let me know if there is anyone feeling adventurous!

4 Comments
2019/04/03
02:43 UTC

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PLEASE PIN THIS OMG, KOMBUCHA SAVES LIVES AND WIVES

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2018/11/29
03:55 UTC

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My Boston-based folk band is playing in Fairfield tonight!

If anyone is interested we're playing at Cafe Paradiso! We're called The Novel Ideas. You can listen to our music here :www.thenovelideas.com

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2018/02/13
23:58 UTC

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What do you guys want to see?

I don't know what I can do to document Fairfield Iowa or make this subreddit come alive. Any suggestions?

2 Comments
2015/06/27
03:19 UTC

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