Virgie McFarland

She was an educator and wrote articles and stories for eastern syndicate.^[1]

She was instrumental in establishing the first Aberdeen Women's Exchange in 1918.^[1]

She was chairman of the Playfield Commission.^[1]

She was a member of the Harbor Civic Club, Sorosis Club and Writers Club.^[1]

Virgie McFarland moved to Washington in 1888 and lived in Aberdeen, Washington. She married George Mcfarland (1870-1943) and had four children, Ruth Puphal, Frank, Virgil George McFarland (1902-1973), Elizabeth "Betty".^[1]

She died on January 24, 1971, and is buried at Fern Hill Cemetery, also located in Aberdeen, Washington.