James Fairfield

James and Myrtle Fairfield came to Weimer Township in Barnes County in the fall of 1931. Originally from Lamberton, Minnesota, they had farmed at Eldridge, North Dakota before coming to Barnes County.

The family consisted of James, Myrtle and ten children; five boys and five girls, whose names are:

  1. Harrison,

  2. Eunice (Calhoun),

  3. Agnes (Tougas),

  4. James Jr.,

  5. Neva (McClaflin),

  6. Ruth (Austring),

  7. Russell,

  8. Laverne,

  9. Duane and

  10. Welma (Anderson).

James Fairfield passed away in April of 1949. Myrtle remained on the farm until Harrison took over the operation. She lived in Valley City until her death in January of 1969. The family farm was then sold.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 66