Hello I am new to the list - and am happy to have come across it. Although I don't have many roots in Puget Sound, I wanted to offer my assistance for those on the list who are seeking information on ancestors from New England. Both my fiance and I have been very involved in New England genealogy for a number of years. Occasionally I will get an inquiry about someone who moved out here - just as we did last year. Would anyone on this list be able to tell me if there are meetings of a Puget Sound Genealogy Society? We have just moved to West Seattle and are anxious to meet up with other genealogist sleuths. Thanks Maureen

Ida: Thanks for the info on the Seattle Library it was kind of you to inform all of us. I am looking forward to seeing the new library in May it sounds terrific. Good ancestor hunting. Maxine Alexander

Everyone should be aware that the Seattle Public Library system will be closed from March 21 through March 27 due to city budget cuts. Even the online catalog will not be available during this week. Then on March 29 a wall will be built on the 3rd floor of the temporary central library to block off the reference books, including genealogy. Staff will still be there on the 3rd floor during April at the outer desk. This blocking wall is in preparation for the move to the new central library building at 4th and Spring. The new building will open on May 23. Thus genealogists will not have access to the SPL genealogy collection for 2 months. Fortunately there are other library research facilities in Seattle, including Suzzallo-Allen at the University of Washington, Seattle Genealogical Society, and Fiske Library. Suzzallo probably has as much material of genealogical value as SPL and is much stronger in some areas, such as European. Suzzallo is not organized for the benefit of genealogists, however. It is best to use the online catalog at home <http://catalog.lib.washington.edu/search/> and have your call numbers in hand when you walk in the door. Don't expect any staff help. Hours for Suzzallo-Allen are at <http://lib.washington.edu/about/hours/>. --Ida Skarson McCormick, idamc@seanet.com, Seattle (a longtime user)

----- Original Message ----- From: "ben&freddy" <haybandit@mcleodusa.net> > Ron Bestrom, you found the Sabo info. so quick, think you might have an Amy Irene Cook Mathis? In July 1923 King Co.Wa. she married my dad, Frederick Sherrod Mathis, he was 19, so I`m guessing she was about same age. Possible name of her mother is Maud Cook, and an address at that time is 1422 1/2 10th Ave., Seattle, Wa. Thanks for any help you might have. Frederica Mathis Fox > Without further information from you as to date and Place of births, etc, I found really nothing of value. They were married in WA in 1923, but did they both live here? Did they live here afterward or move to/back to another State? I will look in the Seattle City directories circa 1920's for Maud Cook to see if she was at that address. If so, I will try to follow her back and forward in time to see if Amy was with her. (City Directories are not phone books). ------------- I found no information on Frederick S. Mathis, born your data-circa 1904. No Information means in any census, death or birth index's. Did he always go by Mathis, especially in those years? I found nothing in the Social Security Death Index...unless he died prior to 1940's...BUT, not being in the Index is not that significant-a good percentage are not. Basically, I couldn't find him. I found a Frederick Mathis, DOB 3 Nov 1896, death May 1974 in Portland, Oregon. I found nothing on Amy Cook or Amy Mathis. There was a Maud Cook in the 1920 census, age 44 years, working as a housekeeper for a August Y Carlson. This Maud was born in Canada, as where her parents. Carlson was from Sweden. There was no children living in the house. In the 1930 census, in Seattle, was a Maud H married to Herbert, she was 51, born in Missouri, he in Vermont, There was a step-son Gordon W "Helmick? age 30. In Puyallup, was a Maud Cook 45 years, working as a housekeeper for L.C. Ritter, son Leonard and Daughter Olive. Could not be the same person as she only aged 1 year since 1920. In the WA State Death Index, there was a Maud G. Cook, death 1 March 1946 in Franklin, WA, age 63. Ron Bestrom

----- Original Message ----- From: "Brinnon Nurse" <jym522@earthlink.net> > I am searching for any information about Edith Johnson, from Norrkoping, Sweden and came here when she was 14 or so. On the Ellis Island website, I found an Edith Maria Johansson age 14, arriving from Sweden August 31, 1900. She was apparently traveling alone, heading to New Jersey. This may or may Not be your Edith. A very large portion of Norwegian and Swedish Johansen, Johannessen, etc, changed their name to Johnson. Do you know her middle name? You indicated in your email that you lived with her, do you have any idea on her date of death? Even the decade? If she is buried with Sabo, the Sumner Mausoleum should have a record-I'll check with them. Ron

Ron Bestrom, you found the Sabo info. so quick, think you might have an Amy Irene Cook Mathis? In July 1923 King Co.Wa. she married my dad, Frederick Sherrod Mathis, he was 19, so I`m guessing she was about same age. Possible name of her mother is Maud Cook, and an address at that time is 1422 1/2 10th Ave., Seattle, Wa. Thanks for any help you might have. Frederica Mathis Fox haybandit@mcleodusa.net

My great great grandmother in Michigan, Mary E. Sheltrown (Sheltrow, Sheltraw) Burgher had a sister named in her 1930 obituary, Mrs. F. N. Johnson of Seattle. Does any kind soul have any information regarding this sister? Thanks, Helen

----- Original Message ----- From: "Brinnon Nurse" <jym522@earthlink.net> > I am searching for any information about Edith Johnson, from Norrkoping, Sweden and came here when she was 14 or so. She married my Grandfather, Sabo Poolman and they resided in Sumner, WA. Thank you for any help > Sabo Poolman died January 26, 1950; his obituary is in the Tacoma Tribune on January 27, 1950, Page 19. There is also a Carl P Poolman that died on 9 Apr 1959, his obit is in the 19 April Tribune on page C4. There is a John H Poolman that died on Dec 23, 1981, his obit is in the 29 December Tribune on page B12. The Washington State Death Index shows Sabo as above. There was a John that died 11 February 1942, and a Herman that died 1 Feb 1948, both in Seattle. In the 1930 Census, there were two Edith Poolman in Washington. One was an Edith A Poolman, age 30, in Seattle. The second, Edith Poolman, age 44, born about 1885, living in Sumner, WA. The actual page shows Sabo, Theresa-daughter age 21, John-son age 17 It shows Sabo has being born in Holland. He immigrated in 1886. She immigrated in 1900, which would have been at age 14, as you said. Sabo spoke Dutch, was a hardware merchant. Theresa was a bookkeeper in a hardware store...probably her fathers? John had no occupation. The 1920 Census showed Sabo, Edith, Carl P-son age 14, Thersa (spelled different than in 1930), Blanch-daughter age 9, and John H-son age 6. Sabo was a florist in a greenhouse. Other Poolman in 1920 was John age 37 in Seattle, Peter age 64 in Granite Falls, Snohomish County, Washington; all three were born in Holland. I'm guessing Peter may have been their father? There was also a Gustave age 47 born in Norway, in Spokane. That is what I have readily found, ROn Bestrom

----- Original Message ----- From: "Brinnon Nurse" <jym522@earthlink.net> > I am searching for any information about Edith Johnson, from Norrkoping, Sweden and came here when she was 14 or so. She married my Grandfather, Sabo Poolman and they resided in Sumner, WA. Thank you for any help > When requesting help on a genealogy list, you should identify all the information that you have on the person. Do you know when she was born, her date of birth? Do you have her obituary. Have you asked her children about her? Are you trying to find out information about her while in the United States, living in Sumner; or, are you trying to find information about her ancestry in Sweden? I live about 8-10miles from Sumner and also have access to a multitude of online databases, so I can help. Please identify what information you have and what you are seeking. Also, where do you live? If you are near Sumner, you can obtain much of the information locally in the library. Ron Bestrom

I am searching for any information about Edith Johnson, from Norrkoping, Sweden and came here when she was 14 or so. She married my Grandfather, Sabo Poolman and they resided in Sumner, WA. Thank you for any help

Peri, Read about you in the Times today. Met you at the TPCGS meeting when you gave your Mercer Girls talk. See you are still at it. Did you get a response to your request for a roomy in Texas? I was thinking about going also. Doesn't look like I will make it to Sacramento so will think hard about the Texas one. Let me know if there are people out there who need to share a room. Makes it much more affordable. Sandra Johnson Vashon, Wa

April 24, 2004: Olympia, WA: Olympia Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will feature Sherry Irvine , CGRSSM & FSAScot , speaking on Finding Your Irish Roots, 9am-3pm, at United Methodist Church, 1224 Legion Way SE, Olympia, with lunch entertainment provided by the SKS Irish Dancers. For details of the program and fees, check the website at <www.rootsweb.com/~waogs/seminars.htm> .

I'm thrilled to share with you that Peri Muhich was profiled in the Seattle Times today, Thursday, 18 March 2004. When you turn to the Northwest Life section C, you'll see Peri's smiling face and an article titled: Renton genealogist is passionate about her search for details of historic Mercer Girls by Sherry Stripling, Seattle Times staff reporter The article talks about Peri's dedicated work on researching the lives of the Mercer Girls. Peri has been working diligently to search out the details of the various lives of these amazing women. You can also check out the article on line at: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2001881429_mercer18.html If you get a chance, check out her web page: http://www.mercergirls.com They Called Them the "Mercer Girls" Washington Territory's Cargo of Brides It's not often that a genealogist makes the news in such a glowing fashion. Congrats to Peri and all her hard work! Luci Baker

Press Release Please share this information with your library patrons Skagit Valley Genealogical Society is coordinating a history project to record the heritage of the people of Skagit County, Washington. The goal of SVGS is to publish a book, titled: “Skagit County, Washington and Its People: 150 Years of Rich History and Heritage”, which will be a resource for individuals attempting to research and make connections with their ancestors who lived in our communities during the past 150 years. Our goal is to have as many historical family stories as we can gather. We would like to have your contributions slanted toward the life of the primary ancestor, i.e., a grandparent, great grandparent, parent and/or sibling, with connections to Skagit County. Please identify the location in the county, if known, as we will likely publish information by community. You may enter as many names with life stories as you choose, as there is no charge for submitting your information. A questionnaire has been placed on our website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~wasvgs, and can be used as guideline for the information we are seeking. If you choose to submit a narrative, using the questionnaire as a guideline, we can receive your information by e-mail. You may photocopy as many copies of the questionnaire as needed to submit your family information. Narratives should be kept to a maximum of 3 typewritten pages. We would like to have individual history and/or information on individual people, and the society reserves the right to edit, as necessary, for publication. Photographs may be scanned or digitized and sent by e-mail or we will scan them and return them promptly to you. If you choose to submit photos of your ancestor, or a family photo, historical building or other historical information, those will be scanned and returned to you within one month of our receipt. These may also be received by e-mail if scanned at 300 dpi and saved in a TIF or GIF format. JPEG is also acceptable. If you choose to send a photograph or information on a living individual, we ask that you send a notice (consent form available upon request) indicating that the person is aware you have submitted his/her name and is consenting to have personal information published. At this time we are unable to set a price for the completed project, but would place your name on a notification list if owning a copy might be of interest to you We look forward to having an interesting and informative publication for future generations. Information may be mailed to our society address: SVGS, P.O. Box 715, Conway, Washington 98238-0715 or by E-mail to genealogy2@verizon.net.

--=======67AF501C======= Content-Type: text/plain; x-avg-checked=avg-ok-3DE47265; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit You all might want to check out this bill. It apparently has rather large ramifications for all types of data (read that as genealogical data). The way most people understand it is that once some data was published by someone, it would then be considered "copyrighted" by them, and would not be able to be redistributed. If you do a Google search (which, BTW, might also be affected by this type of a bill) on the name of the bill (HR 3261 or HR3261), there is more information out there. Does anyone know more about this than me, and am I worrying for nothing? If not, we might want to contact our representatives on this one. http://www.publicknowledge.org/content/legislation/legislation-hr3261-bill/attachment Mary Kathryn Kozy mkozy@attglobal.net --=======67AF501C=======--

Thanks for the kind words! Hope you got all of the 3 e-mails re: Heritage Quest Online... Janet

----- Original Message ----- From: "bookstorelady" <bookstorelady@prodigy.net> > After 7 years with Prodigy I am looking for another > I don't want to use AOL Darilee, I am honored to give my $0.02 cents to you. I subscribed to Prodigy...very briefly. I have used AOL, mostly for my work; but FINALLY unsubscribed. AOL is good for it's own services, for it's own "chat rooms". But, if you use the Internet primarily, do not subscribe to AOL, MSN, etc. These services have their own services in mind. I have been with, what is now Earthlink, for a good number of years. I went through many of the change of ownerships. I access Earthlink, through a discount through an insurance company (USAA). I am happy with the service. I don't use Earthlink software, I don't have them as a homepage. I pick my own homepage. I use Microsoft Outlook for email; although I can also subscribe to the free services of Yahoo, Hotmail, Lycos, etc. I have any usenet service I want to subscribe, or any genealogy list...i.e. PSRoots. I use Norton Utilities excessively/exclusively for Internet Security, Firewall protection and Virus protection. Earthlink has it's SPAM protection, but that would mean I have to use their "homepage" system. Bottom line: whatever system you find, I would recommend a system that offers the Internet without the internal "rooms" or "workings" of the system. Use Norton for protection. If you must use a secondary system, use Yahoo or Lycos as a subscriber, that way if you find you're getting too much SPAM, just dump that user name and find another. Your humble servant, Ron Bestrom

I have had good experience with Earthlink for several years. Not the cheapest, but has been good. Particularly good at filtering spam. Virginia On 3/15/04 3:03 PM, "bookstorelady" <bookstorelady@prodigy.net> wrote: > Hi > > After 7 years with Prodigy I am looking for another webserver. > > I don't want to use AOL but am interested in who local Puget Sound people > are using to access the web... > > Thank you for the feedback > Darilee > > > > > > bookstorelady@prodigy.net > http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskagit - Skagit USGW > http://www.thirdstbooks.com - 3rd St. Book Exchange > http://www.facesfromthewall.com - Faces From the Wall - Vietnam/Washington >

Jnet: Thanks for info on Heritage Quest access. What a good friend you are and I do appreciate you. Maxine

Hi Darilee, I have been with a company that started in Seattle (SenseNet) and now is connected with "The River". I have DSL from Qwest and got a package with the two. The River is from Phoenix but has Washington as well as Arizona. They have their own spam filter company Postini that checked all email for virus and spam. I have been very happy with them. Doris -----Original Message----- From: bookstorelady [mailto:bookstorelady@prodigy.net] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 3:04 PM To: PSRoots-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PSRoots] I need a good webserver Hi After 7 years with Prodigy I am looking for another webserver. I don't want to use AOL but am interested in who local Puget Sound people are using to access the web... Thank you for the feedback Darilee bookstorelady@prodigy.net http://www.rootsweb.com/~waskagit - Skagit USGW http://www.thirdstbooks.com - 3rd St. Book Exchange http://www.facesfromthewall.com - Faces From the Wall - Vietnam/Washington