I tried the Geographic Name Server (Find location, county name and zip code.) http://www.mit.edu:8001/geo There is a Baptist in Louisiana --- which is abbreviated to LA See other results: http://www.mit.edu:8001/geo?location=Baptist Good luck, Cyndi

I love trying to figure out obscure references like this. I would be interested to know the full context of "Baptist, WA." Is there any chance that WA doesn't mean Washington State, but something else? For example, doing a search for that exact phrase brings up hits that are not for Washington, but Western Australia, the abbreviation for which is WA. Other variations of WA--Wash, Washington--bring up Washington, DC locations. Nancy in Portland Andi MacDonald wrote: > Thanks Wayne, > > We are striking out all over. > > Andi > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wayne Clifford" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 8:37 AM > Subject: RE: Baptist, WA? > > > I searche the palce names database at the Tacoma Public Library and came > up > > with nothing. I've lived here 43 years, and never heard of it. > > > > Link is http://www.tpl.lib.wa.us/v2/nwroom/WaNames.htm#search1 > > > > Good Luck > > > > Wayne > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Andi MacDonald [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 6:51 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Baptist, WA? > > > > > > Hello all, > > > > Has anyone heard of a place called Baptist, WA? I guess it was supposed > to > > have existed in about 1888. Not on any maps I've looked in. Also, not > > found at Yahoo maps. > > > > Andi > > > >

Thanks Wayne, We are striking out all over. Andi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Clifford" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 8:37 AM Subject: RE: Baptist, WA? > I searche the palce names database at the Tacoma Public Library and came up > with nothing. I've lived here 43 years, and never heard of it. > > Link is http://www.tpl.lib.wa.us/v2/nwroom/WaNames.htm#search1 > > Good Luck > > Wayne > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andi MacDonald [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 6:51 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Baptist, WA? > > > Hello all, > > Has anyone heard of a place called Baptist, WA? I guess it was supposed to > have existed in about 1888. Not on any maps I've looked in. Also, not > found at Yahoo maps. > > Andi > >

I searche the palce names database at the Tacoma Public Library and came up with nothing. I've lived here 43 years, and never heard of it. Link is http://www.tpl.lib.wa.us/v2/nwroom/WaNames.htm#search1 Good Luck Wayne -----Original Message----- From: Andi MacDonald [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 6:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Baptist, WA? Hello all, Has anyone heard of a place called Baptist, WA? I guess it was supposed to have existed in about 1888. Not on any maps I've looked in. Also, not found at Yahoo maps. Andi

Hello all, Has anyone heard of a place called Baptist, WA? I guess it was supposed to have existed in about 1888. Not on any maps I've looked in. Also, not found at Yahoo maps. Andi

Hi all Wondering if anyone's doing research on the surname SCHWEISS ... Thanks Dick S. Researching surnames: SCHWEISS .. MEIER .. SCHMITT/SCHMIDT .. STADTHER(R) .. MEHLTRATER My Genealogy Site: http://www.harbornet.com/folks/dick/SchweissFamilyHistory.htm

Just a reminder that a cemetery workshop is scheduled at the historic Ft. Steilacoom (Garrison) Cemetery on Saturday, April 28th. Attendees will learn to clean and reset headstones and document cemeteries (not transcribe them). Class is from 8:00-5:00. For information, contact Carol Watkins or Laurel Lemke at 1-800-558-4737. -------------- Andrea D. MacDonald "Andi" [email protected] Washington State Cemetery Association http://www.rootsweb.com/~wapsgs/ Join our maillist for more information on Washington state cemeteries subscribe by sending a blank e-mail to: [email protected] "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

Looking for Jean Johnson married to Eulas JOhnson ; had dau named Sharon Diane Johnson , born Dec 10, 1943...... Maybe if anyone has Polks from this time period.. The calculations I have- if Jean stayed at her address when Sharon went to school,,,,,,,It would have been Stewart or Gault.......does anyone have any school year books or pictures of kids from this time period,,,,,1949-?.. thanks Jan

IRISH ROOTS WORKSHOP Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma WA May 12, 2001 10am - 3pm Part 1: 19th Century Irish Records Irish Immigration in the 1800s Urban Research in North America Personal research plan development June 2, 2001 1pm - 3pm Part 2: Participants' research plan reports: Successes Hurdles Pre-registration required / Limited seating / Deadline: Tuesday, May 8 Cost: $15.00 Contact: Pat Wood [email protected]

Hello all, There will be a cemetery workshop at the old Ft. Steilacoom Cemetery on the grounds of Western State Hospital on 29 April from 8:00-5:00. Attendees will learn correct cleaning and resetting methods and cemetery documentation (NOT transcribing methods). For more information, contact Carol Watkins at 1-800-558-4737 weekday afternoons. Or, send a $25 check or money order to Grave Concerns Association, Drawer E, Western State Hospital, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498-7213. -------------- Andrea D. MacDonald "Andi" [email protected] Washington State Cemetery Association http://www.rootsweb.com/~wapsgs/ Join our maillist for more information on Washington state cemeteries subscribe by sending a blank e-mail to: [email protected] "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

Hello Listers and "Cousins", Sorry for the first messed up message! My family is in search of the WILSON family. My Great Grandfather was William Alonzo Wilson, b. Dec.24,1833 in Massachusetts. He married Nancy Adeline POTTER, b. June 16, 1833 in Indiana. William died, July 24, 1908, in the city of Snohomish. Nancy died, Dec. 2,1905, in the city of Snohomish. They are both buried in the G.A.R. Cemetery near Everett, Wa. William was a Civiiiil War veteran, possibly serving in Missouri. William was also, a policeman, a deputy sheriff and a bridge tender in Snohomish. William and Nancy were the parents of 13 children, nine of whom were living at the time of the 1900 census. We have found that William's youngest son, Grant WILSON, was fatally wounded in a shooting incident in Aberdeen between 1904 and 1908. He may have lived in the area. We believe he was married and had children. Grant was born in Iowa on Oct. 4,1872. If anyone can shed light on his life or death, please contact me. The rest of the siblings we have names for are: William B. Wilson born July 22,1855. Amy C. Wilson born Sept. 1, 1856. Roxy Jane Wilson (SCOTT) born Dec. 24, 1858 in Missouri. Mary Helen "Mollie" Wilson (WEST) born Mar. 19, 1860 in Missouri. Stephen Douglas Wilson born Aug. 1, 1861 in Missouri. Sarena F. Wilson born Sept. 28, 1863 in Missouri. Alfred L. Wilson born May 6, 1865 in Missouri. Clinton Albro (Albro Clinton?) born May 6, 1865 in Missouri (twins or a booboo). Christopher Columbus Wilson born Sept, 26.1866 in Missouri. Ida May Wilson (DIBBLE) born Nov. 26,1870 in Iowa. Rosa Belle Wilson (WILLIAMS) born July 15, 1874 in Iowa. We have found references to a 2nd Mary Helen Wilson born June 1, 1854. She may have died as an infant. Serena died in infancy and Stephen died in childhood. Rosa Belle Wilson (WILLIAMS) was my Grandmother. She married Harry WILLIAMS, Jan. 2, 1900, in Everett, Wa. They were the parents of 9 children. Rosa died of tuberculosis, Aug 30, 1918. She and Harry are buried in the G.A.R. Cemetery near Everett. Since I live in Tucson, Arizona it is more difficult to research these connections. Please help if you have any knowledge of these people. Thanks to generous help from people on the Wasnohom website, we have found much of this information. There are truly wonderful folks out there!! I will share information and help where I can. Thanks, Glenna Rice

Hello, My name is Sheila and I am a Newbie to Genealogical Research. I will be researching the surnames: CLUSKEY FITZGERALD AKENS DAVIS Anyone that is currently researching any of these names please feel free to send me and the list an email. Also, any hints or tips you would like to give me would be greatly appreciated. I will be relying on the "net" a great deal as the cost of petrol here in England is outrageous. Thank you for your time and I look forward to joining the search with all of you. Cheers! Sheila

I read with interest the information I receive from PS Roots, however, there is not enough notice of special meetings, projects, etc. for plans to be made to attend. I live some distance from Seattle. I received this message today and of course there is no time to attend. I am interested in what I've read on the program Animap 2.0. I am continually being frustrated by counties changing. For instance, a particular county in Pennsylvania in which I have ancestors has changed size, name, etc. several times before 1790. Therefore, this program may be a help so I would appreciate some information. Thank you so much. [email protected] wrote: > Subject: > > PSRoots-D Digest Volume 01 : Issue 80 > > Today's Topics: > #1 SGS Computer Int Grp Program on "A [Ida Skarson McCormick <[email protected]] > > When replying to a message in a digest, please remember > to change the subject line by repeating the text shown in > the subject line from the original message. > (Example- RE: Original subject line stuff here) > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: SGS Computer Int Grp Program on "Animap 2.0": Sat., 14 Apr. > 2001 > Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 23:01:36 -0700 > From: Ida Skarson McCormick <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > Do you know which US counties your ancestor lived in during their > lifetime? Do you know how their names have changed since then? > "Animap" is a computer program that traces the movement of US > County boundaries over the years. > > Please join the Seattle Genealogical Society Computer Interest > Group on Saturday, April 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. > We will gather in the Camaraderie Room at the (old) SGS offices > where Ms. Carldine Van Allen will show us how "Animap 2.0" can > assist our search for information on our ancestors. She will be > using Dave Ault's projector to display the county maps. > > The (old) SGS offices are located in the Camp Fire Boys and Girls > Building (former Waldo Hospital), 8511 15th NE, in Seattle, > WA. Free parking. On the number 73 bus line. Accessible to > the handicapped. > > The SGS Computer Interest Group was the first established computer > genealogy group in the US (January 1981) and second in the world > (one in Sweden was first). We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary! > Dave Ault, Chair, SGS Computer Interest Group. Please note his > change of mailing address and phone number as given below. > > David A. Ault, Ph.D. [email protected] > P.O. Box 845 (425) 778-8050 > Edmonds, WA 98020-0845

When I find it but try the state listing and it may have it on it

Do you know which US counties your ancestor lived in during their lifetime? Do you know how their names have changed since then? "Animap" is a computer program that traces the movement of US County boundaries over the years. Please join the Seattle Genealogical Society Computer Interest Group on Saturday, April 14th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will gather in the Camaraderie Room at the (old) SGS offices where Ms. Carldine Van Allen will show us how "Animap 2.0" can assist our search for information on our ancestors. She will be using Dave Ault's projector to display the county maps. The (old) SGS offices are located in the Camp Fire Boys and Girls Building (former Waldo Hospital), 8511 15th NE, in Seattle, WA. Free parking. On the number 73 bus line. Accessible to the handicapped. The SGS Computer Interest Group was the first established computer genealogy group in the US (January 1981) and second in the world (one in Sweden was first). We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary! Dave Ault, Chair, SGS Computer Interest Group. Please note his change of mailing address and phone number as given below. David A. Ault, Ph.D. [email protected] P.O. Box 845 (425) 778-8050 Edmonds, WA 98020-0845

Hi all - I just updated the TPCGS web site to reflect the new date for the seminar this coming fall: http://www.rootsweb.com/~watpcgs/activity.htm October 20, 2001 with Dr. George Schweitzer Lecture topics will be: Frontier Religion and Its Genealogical Effects Indiana Genealogical Research Irish Genealogical Research Question & Answer Session We hope to see you there, Cyndi

Hello all - I am forwarding this on behalf of: National Genealogical Society http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ 4527 17th Street North Arlington, Virginia 22207-2399 * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * >Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 17:27:03 -0600 >To: [email protected] >From: "Kimberly Powell, Genealogy Guide at About" <[email protected]> >Subject: Special FamilySearch Chat Wednesday with David Rencher > >Hello fellow listers! > >I would like to invite each of you to join us this Wednesday evening >(April 11) for a very special (free) chat: > >"Using FamilySearch Internet and the Resources of the Family History >Center" >http://genealogy.about.com/library/blrencher.htm > >Presented by David E. Rencher, Director of the Libraries Division of the >Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (For those of you who aren't >sure what this means, David oversees the operation of the Family History >(Mormon) Library in Salt Lake City, the FamilySearch Internet Genealogy >Service and 3000+ Family History Centers around the world!) > >Sponsored by the National Genealogical Society Learning Center >http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ > >Wednesday, April 11, 2001 >8pm to 10pm, Eastern (see times for other time zones below) >About Genealogy Chat Room #1 >http://genealogy.about.com/mpchat.htm > >We have a brand new chat room! See the Beginner's Guide to the About >Genealogy Chat room to familiarize yourself with the changes as well as >to check out the guidelines for moderated chats prior to the start of >chat on Wednesday: >http://genealogy.about.com/library/blchatguide.htm > >Be sure to check your time zone! The chat begins promptly at 8:00 PM >Eastern (7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain, 5:00PM Pacific, 01:00GMT) > >This is a very exciting opportunity as David is a very busy man as you >can probably well imagine. I hope you can all make it! > >Kimberly > >Kimberly Powell >Genealogy Guide >About - The Human Internet >http://genealogy.about.com

-----Original Message----- From: Ed Godfrey [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 10:28 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Seattle TMG Users Meeting, Saturday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. at Broadview Library The Seattle TMG Users group will meet this coming Saturday, April 14, at Broadview Library, 2:30-4:30 p.m. The Library is at the corner of Greenwood Ave. N. and N. 130th St. Please find parking on the street, as the Library parking lot is reserved for Library patrons. The neighborhood is served by Metro Route #5. The Custom Report Writer (CRW) will be the initial topic of discussion. How have *you* used the CRW? Bring samples of reports you've designed to share with the group. After we "finish" talking about the CRW<g>, we'll open the discussion to general TMG-related Q&A. See you all on Saturday!

Melissa: The Washington State Death Index originates with the Washington State Archives and could be obtained by your local public librarian on interlibrary loan. You can also order the microfilm/fiche at your nearest LDS Family History Center from Salt Lake City (look under the state in the LDS catalog). I am sure either the public library or the FHC would be happy to have you and a group of fellow genealogists pay to have a permanent set in either location. The earlier years starting July 1907 are on microfilm; whereas later years are on microfiche. The early films are hard to read because they are filmed from poor-quality computer printouts of the index. Take a magnifying glass. Also, the Washington State Death Index is available for purchase from <www.heritagequest.com> 1907-1979 (I assume this is on 12 CDs, but it could be microfilm/fiche). Prior to July 1907 Washington death records may be obtained (if they exist) from a county auditor's office, county coroner's office, or a regional branch of the State Archives if the auditor's/coroner's records have been deposited there. There are 5 regional branches of the State Archives in the State of Washington <http://www.secstate.wa.gov/archives/arcinfo.htm#local>. The Central Branch was the first of the 5 regions to computerize a guide to its holdings and the first to put it online <http://www.cwu.edu/~archives/counties.htm>. If the county you are interested in does not have a guide online, you can tell the approximate type of materials available, although it is somewhat different for every county. Later parts of the Washington State Death Index show the deceased's Social Security number, which makes the WSDI an excellent source of the Soc Sec number for someone who does not appear in the Social Security Death Index <http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi>, for whatever reason. Having the Soc Sec # may enable you to save a little money when you send for the initial Soc Sec application for that person. Other means of finding the Soc Sec # include the funeral home and family papers. --Ida Skarson McCormick, [email protected], Seattle At 08:40 AM 04/07/2001 -0700, "Melissa Harrison" <[email protected]> wrote: >Thank you for this information. Not all FHC have this index or know what it >is or that it is available. Where did it originate?

Thank you again! I do know where Military Road is so should be able to find the cemetery the next time I get up north. Karin