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Solebury Township is located in one of the most picturesque areas of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It lies about an hour north of Philadephia and about 1.5 hours west of New York City. To visit this place, is like taking a trip back in time. James Michener grew up in such a place and you are cordially invited to visit his world.
But who is James Michener? Please read on!
James (Jim) Michener's web site: http://www.mekongexpress.com/laos/villadara/index.htm
Jim was featured in an article about expatriates in the March 2007 Swarthmore College Bulletin.
Thanks again for stopping in!
Regards,
Linda Richters
The headstones of Bill Vasey's parents and Bill himself. Bill lost his life in a tragic incident in Viet Nam.
Jim and Bill had been classmates and best friends throughout elementary, junior high, and high school. Jim, Bill and Doug, a second friend and classmate, were often referred to as the "Three Musketeers" by Bill's mother, Margaret.
Bill and Jim were related, with Bill having grown up on Dr. Ezra Michener's (1794-1887) farmstead in Solebury Township.
Jim and Bill had been classmates and best friends throughout elementary, junior high, and high school. Jim, Bill and Doug, a second friend and classmate, were often referred to as the "Three Musketeers" by Bill's mother, Margaret.
Bill and Jim were related, with Bill having grown up on Dr. Ezra Michener's (1794-1887) farmstead in Solebury Township.
Closeup of the Vasey family headstone. Margaret Vasey is still living and active.
Bill's USN grave marker.
The church in Mechanicsville where Bill's funeral service was held. He is buried in the cemetery behind the church.
The farm in Carversville where Bill grew up.
This house is not far from the Vasey Farm and was once known as the "Michener Post Office".
The Carversville General Store and Post Office have remained virtually unchanged since the 1950's and 60's.
Can't you just picture the "Three Musketeers" emerging from the door, ready for a day's adventure?
Can't you just picture the "Three Musketeers" emerging from the door, ready for a day's adventure?
This former farmhouse is the centerpiece of Solebury School, a private school, grades 7-12, founded in 1925, located in Solebury Township. Jim's grandfather, Hugh, was the last farmer who owned this property, raising his family in the house you see pictured here.
This is the front courtyard of the farmhouse.
This was one of the exit roads from the farm. Near the stand of trees to the left of the bridge in the background is a small pond. Jim's father, Lewis, swam in it as a boy and Jim learned to swim there after his father returned from Burma at the end of WWII.
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