Here is another example of a cemetery's dismal neglected past can become a future landmark of beauty and history: Ref. The HERALD, Everett, WA. Date: Wed July 16, 2003 Section: Local Site: http://www.heraldnet.com/about Article: Past speaks to the future By Victor Balta, Herald Writer "We hope to open a little window of history for people and to make it a little interesting," says Dale Hoggins, an Edmonds Memorial Cemetery board member. Accompanied by PIX captioned "Cemetery caretaker Cliff Edwards cleans off the grave of Edwin Gross at Edmonds cemetery. Gross won a silver medal in gymnastics in the 1932 Olympics, and his gravestone (below) bears the game's rings. (PIX by Justin Best/The Herald includes a closeup of the Gross stone with the 1932 Olympics ring symbols on the gravestone.) A 3rd PIX of the grave of George Brackett, who founded Edmonds in 1871 and who later became mayor is included - complete with the traditional wrought iron fence around the grave and its stone memorial. COMMENT: When I came to the area in 1958/59 I saw the cemetery in extreme neglect; overturned tombstones, dry grass complete neglect of this cemetery. At that time Dale Hoggins was a teacher/principal and became an administrator as well as working in the real estate business on the side. Dale was well liked, popular, and took an active part in his community and the whole area. He and others, some of them mentioned in this article "went to bat" and turned the cemetery from a derelect, dismal, landmark in Edmonds to a beautiful, well-kept cemetery as it should have been. What a contrast that became, and one to be very proud of. Read about the history and stories about Edmonds Memorial Cemetery; also how places such as Brackett's Landing; Edmunds became the city's name Edmonds via a misspelling (named after a U.S. Senator from VT- it didn't say whether he was a Democrat or a Republican, however.) This is a great, worthy article and I ponder in my own mind that this could have happened at another cemetery site - that of Snohomish Cemetery - the cemetery located at 2nd Stree and Cypress Avenue in Snohomish - the only cemetery within the city limits of Snohomish. Snohomish Cemetery's past will speak to it f u t u r e . Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *

A hardy Thank You goes out to Laurie Carter of Prosser, WA who did a bit of research on her own and came up with info. that among the Yakama Nation the tribe's old spelling of the name was indeed Y A K A M A, and that the article was using that spelling which comes from much earlier times. Snohomish was not always spelled that way but had much earlier forms, Seattle also so it is interesting to know. I have seen Whidbey as in Whidbey Island spelled Whidby in early history books and even maps. My 1916 map of the State of Washington has is spelled Whidbay Island which I hadn't seen before, but perhaps the map makers gave it the a in place of the e from their references. Thank you, Laurie of Prosser for your input as it is greatlly appreciated. Carroll in Snohomish. Speaking of spellings - the name Carroll seems to have come from the gaelic origins, and is variously spelled all over the world, but the root form appears to be from Charles. I noted when I visited Charlemagne's HQs. in Aachen, now Germany that his name was spelled Carolus Maxis or Karolus Maxis in its Latin form. Among the stacks of the new $8 meg. Snohomish Public Library, I found several books on the origins of names among the genealogical collection. I have looked up the origins of both my given name and my surname and find it to be quite interesting re their origins in time. Those teachers I had a Central School (elementary) innoculated me with interest in spellings, vocabulary, and just plain interest in words and I have been "bitten" ever since, like the genealogy bug in 1983. History necessarily hitches itself to the whole process and it becomes quite a mixture of R & R to encounter. * * * 30 * * *

My experience on Kitsap County was they will get the record out for you but charge you a dollar per page to copy which is still high. Personally I was looking for a divorce record but believe the rates are the same.

Hello all - The Tacoma Historical Society has a new web site address: http://www.tacomahistory.org/ It looks like there is a lot of new information...at least since the last time I visited it. Cyndi ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Cyndi Howells Puyallup, Washington PSRoots List Poohbah cyndihow@oz.net PSRoots-L Mailing List http://www.rootsweb.com/~watpcgs/psroots.htm To subscribe or unsubscribe from the list, send a NEW e-mail message to: PSRoots-L-request@rootsweb.com or PSRoots-D-request@rootsweb.com (for digest mode) with only one word in the body: subscribe or: unsubscribe

A Seattle botany teacher took a lot of pix back in the 1950s and thanks to him he captured many of the life happenings of the Yakima Indian Nation for which that Nation is very thankful for its record. Ref. The HERALD, Everett, WA. Date: Tues July 15, 2003 Section: Local Section The Northwest page Site: http://www.heraldnet.com/about Article: Scenes of Yakama(sic) life preserved Seattle botany teacher's 19050s photos displayed Associated Press PIX captioned: This photograph of Yakama (sic)Indians in full ceremonial dress, taken by John William Thompson in the mid-195-s. os part of a dis[play of photographs of American Indians at the Marysville Museum of Art in Goldendale. Thompson shot about 3,000 photographs of American Indians of the Columbia pleateau in the mid-1950s., many during celebrations and other festive gatherings. COMMENT: In the title and caption for the picture, Yakima is spelled Yakama. I don't know if the Associated Press didn't spell it correctly, or The Herald, but it is spelled Yakama until they head the article as "YAKIMA -Because the Yakamas captured the late J.W. Thompson's eye, he was able to preserve their way of life forever. Then the article continues to spell Yakima as Yakamas, Yakama Indian Nation, etc. ad finitum -then it refers to "Yakima Valley" If there are two ways to spell Yakima, please clue me in as I am in the dark if there is. With the political correctness, and changes in language these days, we never know for sure what IS anymore. Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * * TOTEM POLE CARVER MICHAEL MORGAN PASSES: Ref. The HERALD, Everett, WA. Date: Tues July 15, 2003 Section: Local Section, Northwest News Site: http://www.heraldnet.com/about Article: Totem pole carver, wind tunnel expert Michael Morgan dies Associated Press COMMENT: Michael died at age 67 but he has left a legacy via his totem pole carvings, among the best ! Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * * I attended the opening of the new $8 meg. Snohomish Public Library SE corner of 4th. St and Maple Ave. and there is a fabulous Genealogy Section because of the recent interest in genealogy. Visit it when you get a chance and talk to the Information Librarian about the Online offerings for genealogists - I think you will be impressed. Forgot to ask about Catharine McMurchey, former Librarian whose ghost made news in later mos and years. 'Twill be interesting to hear the Outcome of that in the coming months as the dust settles. Carroll in Snohomish Finis

Hi, I wonder if anyone can verify what I think is true about getting probates from Kitsap County. I need 2 probates, and have the case file numbers for both. I have been told that if I request copies by mail, they will charge $20 for the search fee (presumably $40 for the 2) in spite of the fact that I have the case file numbers, plus $1 a page for copies. But if I go in person, I can avoid the search fees and just pay $1 per page. If this is true, I'll take the ferry over and get them myself! Does this sound right? Do I get to find the files on microfilm and make the copies myself if I go? Thanks much, Lisa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lisa Petersen now near Seattle, Washington soon to be near Washington, D.C. lisap@kinquest.com www.kinquest.com

Ref. The HERALD, Everett, WA. Date: Sat July 12, 2003 Section: Local Section Site: http://www.heraldnet.com/about Article: City considers future use of the old library building By Jennifer Warnick, Herald Writer SNOHOMISH-"It could be a new city hall. A senior center. An alternative high school. A cultural ans arts center. A museum dedicated to local history." etc. COMMENT: I am one who recommended it be a new Senior Center, complete with ramp access which would need to be added, but my suggestion will probably fall upon deaf ears. I know that the present Snohomish Senior Center will eventually have to be replaced with a newer, more spacious one, and one that Snohomish can be really proud of. Be that as it may, I will skip to a paragraph in the article that took my eye: "In the months to come, city officials say they will discuss all the options for the Carnegie Building. One thing remains to be seen - whether the long-reported ghost of a former librarian, Catharine McMurchy, hitched a ride to the new library or stayed behind. We're not quite sure if she's going to be here," said Snohomish a managing librarian, Rebecca Loney. But that's the beauty of the public library - we turn no one away!" (Please refer to my article with Subject Title "and a touch of genealogy." and read my comments re the ghost of Catharine McMurchy and my tho'ts on the subject. Also, on WHOM is the real Catharine McMurchy, our beloved Librarian from the Past whose "ghost" has been bandied about by newcomers who didn't know her, and her sister Anna, let alone those persons who appeared in supposed photographs - but were in error, despite having been informed of the errors in identification. The "dust" may never settle ! Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *

The brand new 23,000-square-foot, $8 meg. Snohomish Public Library at 311 Maple Ave. is supposed to open this coming Monday, July 14th. at the SE corner of 4th Street and Maple Avenue. Snohomish General Hospital many years ago occupied a portion of the space - it was a part of my The Everett Daily Herald paper route! The Northern Pacific depot was located right back of the old hospital - I used to go over there and listen to the "clicks' of the telegraph "sounders" during WWII when I became interested in possibly becoming a railroad disptacher. The dispatcher came out and informed me in a nice way that he couldn't allow me to listen to the telegraph sounders clicking away messages as they contained military and other confidential information not meant for the general public. When he found that I was interested in railroad dispatching using telegraphy he invited me inside. There I demonstrated my ability in sending Continental Morse Code with a key and sounder that was NOT online among the RR dispatching. I already knew very expertly the International Morse Code which has 13 characters different from the Continental. My problem was that I couldn't copy on paper or in my mind the RR telegraph at high speeds because I confused it with International Morse - that would require practice. But, he advised me that telegraphy dispatching would be replaced by two way radio voice communications and that the telegraphy was becoming obsolete. So, I bagged that idea. Back to the Library - you can read the article about the new library in Snohomish - a huge bldg. to open on Monday July 14th. Among the contents or offerings listed was a statement that I looked for and liked as it sounds a bit promising: "A reference section, with an emphasis on art, humanities 'and a touch of genealogy." thus the Subject take off for this announcement. I would like to see the Sno-Isle Library of genealogy books that needs a home come to Snohomish and become a part of the Library but I am prejudiced and selfish about that wish. I do realize that it would not be as centrally located for easy access to the people such as Edmonds, Lynnwood, and other communities but if it became accepted and possible it surely would be a place to consider. I don't know if the Sno-Isle Library System would or could approve such a move, but it is just a tho't - a bit of a selfish thot ! LOL!!! So, take a look at the article at :Ref. The HERALD, Everett, WA. Date: Sat July 12, 2003 Section: Local Section Site: http://www.heraldnet.com/about Article: Bigger, better Snohomish library to open By Jennifer Warnick, Herald Writer with an excellent color PIX by Michael O'Leary/The Herald - no doubt a Digital Camera shot with the title: The New $8 million Snohomish Public Library, at 311 Maple Ave. in Snohomish, is scheduled to open Monday. Then look at the blurb accompanying the article titled: Snohomish Library's table of contents with 9 offerings listed to accommodate the yearnings of our population to want to know more about our world. COMMENT: NO mention of Catharine McMurchy, my longtime friend who has been bandied about among the "paranormal world" advocates as having haunted the old Carnegie Library at First Street and Cedar downtown. Of all the articles that were published, TV, coverage, and news articles locally and in Seattle, etc. none had a picture of the real Catharine McMurchy - they all erred by printing pictures of Anna McMurchy, her sister. Also, pictures appeared with Mrs. Patric standing beside Anna, actually when it was captioned as Anna McMurchy and various other names which were in error. This continued and has continued to be the case. Now, I wonder what will become of the Story regarding the ghostly appearances, and whether or not Catharane's ghostly phenomena will remain at the old Carnegie Site or go to the new library. At one meeting there was a story about the dust that could be collected at the old Library and transferred in a jar to the new library, but we will have to wait to hear the outcome of that one. It would be great if someone could find an actual picture/photo. of Anna McMurchy except for the one I saw which was taken when they were young ladies - Catharine distinctly different looking that Anna who was shorter and had a full face, a different hairdo, and quite different looking that her older sister. Who cares? I do because I knew them well enough to have known the difference in their appearance. Having known Catharine and her sister, Anna, I would have no doubts that they would "turn over in their graves" if they knew that such shenanigans had been dredged up about them by late comers of this community! Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *

Machias, WA is sponsoring the Annual Machias Community Picnic SUNDAY August 3rd, 2003 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. Where : Old Depot site on Centennial trail at Machias, at Virginia and Division Streets, across from Machias Community Church ( A sign will be on the Machias-Hartford Road). Potluck lunch will be at 1:00 p.m. Machias Hist. Soc. will furnish coffee, lemonade and table service. Bring your family, friends, neigbors and favorite potluck dish and join the fun. Everyone is welcome. This picnic is specifically for anyone who lives in Machias, has ever lived in Machias, is interested in living in Machias or anyone who wants to know where Machias is!! There will be tables for displaying pictures of Machias in the early days and historical memorabilia. If you have pictures, please bring them. We also invite everyone to join as members of Machias Historical Society. Annual dues are still only $5.00 for singles and $7.50 for couples. Donations are also welcome. MACHIAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY for information, call : Don or Grace Hempton (425) 334-4205, or Edna McCullock (425) 334-3086 COMMENT : I attended the Picnic last year as I used to go to school with a good many Machias people and it was old home week to see many of them again and to make friends with others I didn't know as well. Machias, as well as HARTFORD, WA along the old rail tracks that used to exist - now Centennial Trail afford a great opportunity to do some genealogical digging and appreciate the findings of Others. I will make a special effort to attend again this year as I had such a great time there last year even if I am a Snohomishite. The Gemmers, the Tuengels, et al are all great people to meet and talk to as well as the many other members of the Community. Mark this one on you Calendar! Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *

The Annual Clark-Sorensen will take place Sunday, July 20th 12:30 p.m. at Crown Park, Camas, WA - Camas is near Portland, OR. This Reunion has been going on since 1934, or 69 yrs at various places not far from the Columbia River along the Gorge. I got wind of it when I discovered my Clark Family in 1983 by sending a letter to the Postmaster at Lyle, WA which was the nearest place to what had been named Hartland, WA and had a post office, turn of the former century - the post office bldg became a small chicken coop in time. Hartland, which is 12 mi. NE of Lyle WA (not far from LaDalles, OR) was better known to its farming population as HIGH PRAIRIE. When I discovered my CLARK Fam. branches, I was invited to the 1983 Reunion of the Clark-Sorensen gathering. There I met say 120 persons most of whom were related to me via the various intermarriages. They knew nothing of my Father, Grandfather, my Great Grandfather, but they all knew about my Great Great Grandfather Jason S. CLARK who was their common ancestral tie - the one who brought the genes from Indiana to OREGON in 1847 and who by 1865 had migrated to White River Valley, now Kent WA just South of Seattle. Jason Squire CLARK, or Jason S. Clark lived variously in White River Valley where he'd homsteaded; 15 yrs in Portland where he ran a grocery business, and the bulk of his later years at Lyle, WA and especially at HIGH PRAIRIE. Today, this HIGH PRAIRIE once again has risen from history as a farming community high in the rattlesnake hills above Lyle on the Columbia River 12 mi. NE up into the rolling hills, farming communities of old. Thanks to a group of People who have taken pride in their history, and their quaint area to produce a fine newspaper filled with pioneer nostalgia, spirit, and concerns of the people who populate the sparse community. You may like to avail yourselves of this nostalgia and feeling of the old farm life and spirit of a community that has infested the area for many years. There is the Lone Pine Cemetary (sic.- but I wouldn't change it !!!-CC) where Jason S. Clark is buried with a tall granite oblisk with his name and those of his offspring included. Indians (now called Nat. Amers.) are buried up there nearby and it is the site of a genuine pioneer cemetery from the 1800s. Avail youselves of this nostalbia by visiting http://www.highprairie.us Look at the various screens of pictures, history, copies of The High Prairian newspaper with contributions of various writers, authors, poets, etc. Those maps showing Clark designations of land are all my relatives; and quite a bit of history re the Clarks, and their neighbors are included. Read about Jason S(quire)CLARK, Oregon Trail Pioneer who was my Great Great Grandfather, who lived to be a ripe old age, had a large family, 3 wives, no divorces and was a very devout man. His ancestry want continuously back along a very long Line of Clarks to James CLARK one of the Founders of New Haven Colony, CT in 1637 London to MA; 1638 CT with Rev. John Davenport and Theophilus Eaton leaders of the group who came over on the HECTOR - brig from London because of religious persecution in 1637. I cannot attend the Clark - Sorensen Reunion again this year as it is too far to travel. But I will picture that many relatives gathering for the prayer meeting- the many elderly there- and the many young children who have become a part of the annual get together. I would have been the only male with the Clark surname among them, as the others have passed on, but there will be a number of Clark ladies who have married out of the name, and who look forward to each year's event. I will miss seeing many of my Cousins who attend and whom have passed much genealogy to me as I have passed much of mine with them. Do take a look at http://www.highprairie.us Thanks and appreciation go to all who contribute to this site. Douglas and Dona Taylor have graciously contacted me and they are good friends of my Cousin in Lyle, Nada McMurrin who is active in history, Lone Pine Cemetary (sic.!) up in rattlesnake country at High Prairie. I am so fortunate to have availed myself of these people - related to me and not related to me who have kept contact with me and have provided me with fuel for my genealogy interests. Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *

Anyone with southern Indiana roots who might be interested in the reprint of this book can either e-mail me for pertinent information on/or how to order, which has been extended until July 11, as I am not sure I am supposed to be "advertising" on this list. This is being printed by the Scott County Genealogy Society. I have no interest in this project but am helping put the word out for Scott County as my roots go deep in southern Indiana. Also anyone is free to check out my website at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~waughtel/index.htm and/or at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~waughtel/Books_I_Own.htm are books & resources that I will do look ups from. Antoinette (Tacoma, Washington)

Arthur Hardie Scott b.16 April 1860, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Son of Charles Scott/Margaret Rattray. Arthur was a ship's Captain. He moved his family from Scotland to America. ?Seattle or San Francisco. I have for many years tried to find out where exactly he died and when. I have tried Lloyds to no avail. Does anyone recognise. His descendants remain in America. Some in Anacortes/ Washington, Maryland and maybe Seattle. One daughter Mary immigrated to New Zealand around 1921. Thanking you Vicki _________________________________________________________________ Gaming galore at http://xtramsn.co.nz/gaming !

(Note to PSRoots-L subscribers: TMG = The Master Genealogist, genealogical software) Tombstones and cemeteries (as sources of information) will be the main topic of discussion at the next meeting of the Seattle TMG Users Group, Saturday, July 12, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at Broadview Library at 130th & Greenwood Ave. N. We generally reserve the first half hour for general questions about TMG, so those fairly new to TMG are very welcome. Discussion of the main topic begins at 2:30 p.m., and will include a demo of TMG Version 5.07. The handout for this particular meeting will be fairly long, so I humbly request RSVPs from all those planning to come, to help us prepare the right number of copies. Please send your message to edgodfrey@seanet.com (*not* to TMG-L or PSRoots-L). Thanks! Seattle Public Library does not sponsor our meetings, but provides free meeting space to our group (and many others). SPL requests that we park on the streets around the library, as the library's parking lot is reserved for library patrons. Metro Transit also serves the area. For driving directions and bus information, check the following sites: Metro Transit (Saturday schedules and route maps): Route 5 (Saturday): http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s005_1_.html Route 302 (Saturday): http://transit.metrokc.gov/tops/bus/schedules/s302_1_.html Seattle Public Library, Broadview Branch (map and driving directions): http://www.spl.org/Neighborhoodlibs/broadview/brogettingthere.html

The Tri-City Genealogical Society and Washington State Genealogical Society present: "TRAILS & HEIRS OF OUR ANCESTORS" featuring KAREN CLIFFORD, AG Author, College Instructor, Lecturer, Board Member of FGS and ICAP, CEO of Genealogy Research Associates, and former Director of the Monterey LDS Family History Center Friday, September 19, 2003 - Bonus Evening Red Lion Hotel, Richland, Washington 7:00 PM -- 7:15 PM: Opening of conference 7:15 PM -- 8:30 PM: Karen Clifford: “The Genealogical Research Cycle: An Optimistic and Pessimistic Viewpoint” 8:30 PM -- 10:00 PM: WSGS Annual Meeting Saturday, September 20, 2003 - Main Conference PNNL/Batelle Auditorium, Richland, Washington 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM Karen Clifford presents: Session 1: “Western Migration in the 1800s” Session 2: “Developing an Effective Research Plan” Session 3: “Utilizing Your Computer Programs to the Fullest” Session 4: “Resources Available Locally, Online and Nationally” WSGS presents society management topics: Alternate Session 1: “Encouraging Volunteers” Alternate Session 3: “Research Services and other Fund Raisers” Conference fees (includes handouts and box lunch): $25.00 per person for TCGS Members $30.00 per person for non-TCGS Members $30.00 per person at the door (handouts & box lunch not guaranteed) Room Rates at Red Lion Hotel, Richland: (Rates available until at least September 2, 2003) Single room or double with 2 queen beds: $72.00 + tax Call Red Lion Hotel at (509) 946-7611, ask for Jamaica Todd, and ask for Genealogical Society Conference rates. Registration form may be downloaded from TCGS website at: http://www.cbvcp.com/tcgs/ or write to: TCGS PO Box 1410 Richland, WA 99352-1410 Additional information by email from: SocietyInfo@aol.com Bob Witherspoon President, Washington State Genealogical Society (360) 734-9835 rgwspoon@aol.com

It's amazing what you find in an attic!!! I have just found two scrapbooks of obits & articles from various Seattle & Eastside newspapers. It looks like somebody was "keeping an eye" on the competition...as the obits and articles cover all funeral homes in the Seattle area, not just Bleitz. The Seattle articles/obits run from 1970-74. The eastside articles are for the Kirkland Funeral Home, which I have just discovered, we have the records for. Kirkland Funeral Home was started in 1931 by J.J. Bleitz, managed by his son, James C....go figure. The articles are mostly about the funeral home, but there are some obits ranging in dates from 1931-32. Anyway, these 1970s obits and articles aren't part of my computerization project, so if anybody has a person who falls within these dates, I don't mind looking them up, just respond to this list. Eventually, I think I'll get this to the GenWeb folks if they're interested. As for funeral records for Bleitz Funeral Home c. 1919 to present and/or Kirkland Funeral Home c. 1931 to approx. 1950's (I haven't got that far yet), send a written request to Bleitz Funeral Home, 316 Florentia St., Seattle, WA 98109. There is no charge, but keep in mind that certain tidbits of information cannot be released. These would be any information about living individuals and any contract information. This is not only Bleitz' policy but Washington State law. Well, I hope this discovery will help some folks! As always, Cynthia Baxter

Sometime in the past two years there appeared at the Puyallup Washington South Stake Family History Center a 2 1/2" X 4" blck/white photograph of a very handsome smiling sailor in his uniform sitting cross-legged on some grass with shrubbery in the background. On the back are the handwritten words: W.C. Clemmens at Naval Station Hosp. 8 Feb.' 36 151 lbs. We would love to return this photograph to a family member but have absolutely no idea to whom it might belong. Is anyone on this list related or can anyone offer any suggestions? Sue Foster Co-Director Family History Center Puyallup Washington South Stake

An well-worn album labeled "OUR FRIENDS" with many unnamed photographs from an earlier vintage has been come to our society from a garage sale and believed to have come from somewhere in Eastern Washington. Most of the photographs are identified with studio names only, and come from Portland Oregon to Olympia WA. Anyone know of a place where these can be posted to see if they can be identified and returned to their families. Happy to send list of studios if requested. Thanks Hazel Rasar Skagit Valley Genealogical Society

(From another list) Yes this convention is a bit far away... but lets all dream... Darilee Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures Have you ever been to a genealogy conference? No. Well now is the time. In the heart of Florida and close to Walt Disney World, genealogists from all over the country, Great Britain and Europe will be attending the Federation of Genealogical Society Conference, hosted by the Florida State Genealogical Society. Why Should you attend? 1) Over 200 LECTURES and over 95 top-of-the line SPEAKERS. Track descriptions are as follows: Charting a Course to the Old World (British Isles & Europe) Exploration in the New World (United States &Canada) Riches in the First Colony (Focus on Florida) Diverse Voyagers (Ethnic &Religious Research) Tools for Successful Navigation (Skills &Strategies) A Wealth of Hidden Treasures (Records Research) Just Over the Horizon (Technology &the Internet)! For more detailed information about each lecture, visit http://www.fgs.org 2) A TREASURE HUNT is currently in progress. You can win grand prizes such as free conference registration, room nights at hotels in Salt Lake City, tuition at the Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research in Birmingham, Alabama, registration and boarding at a conference in England and so much more. Check the latest issue of the FGS FORUM for more details about the great Treasure Hunt or the above web site. You can also learn more about the conference and the treasure hunts if you subscribe to the E-zine.[To subscribe to the E-zine, send an email message (no text or subject is necessary) to fgs2003-announce-on@lists.csc.cc.il.us>. You will receive a confirmation message to which you must reply within 24 hours.] 3) Over 100 VENDORS or 150 booths will be in the exhibit hall. See a list of our current exhibitors at http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-exhibitors.asp 4) All under ONE ROOF. The complete conference and your hotel room are in one building. There is no need to walk outside in the heat or rain. All food functions and restaurants are also located in the same building. Hotel rooms are huge and you can register up to four people for one price. 5) Fun for the FAMILY. SeaWorld is right across the street from the conference hotel. Visit Walt Disney World, which includes the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Disney-MGM Studios, as well as Universal Studios, Kennedy Space Center, and many, many other wonderful places! 6) SOCIETIES CAN WIN $200 worth of genealogy books from Betterway Books. If you advertise the conference in your newsletter, send us a copy and we will add it to the drawing to be held at the conference. We have made it very simple for you. Use the media kit at http://www.fgs.org/2003conf/conf-media.htm Hurry, the EARLY CONFERENCE registration deadline for the lower price is July 15th. HOTEL registration deadline is August 4th. 1-800-327-6677; 407-351-5555 We would love to see you there!! Jim and Pam Cooper FGS/FSGS 2003 National Conference Co-Chairs Countdown to Discovery - A World of Hidden Treasures 3-6 September 2003, Orlando, Florida http://www.fgs.org or http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/ P. O. Box 7066, Vero Beach, FL 32961-7066 ===== 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

Good Evening List. I'm developing a list/calendar of genealogical and historical conferences and conventions for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to the end of the year. This calendar is part of a USGenWeb Project... related project I've been wanting to start. Something we can look at several weeks/months in advance.... do come planning to attend. Who's having the next genealogy conference??? Thank you 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

Thanks for the update, Cynthia. Not good news, but at least we won't need to bother the wrong funeral homes. Gloria Lester >>^. .^<< ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!