Remember, they recently bought Genealogy.com! We all know that genealogy is not a high income business, so, they have to find some way to generate more money. Way I see it, if I want to keep my site, I have to pay for it now, regardless of how much money I already pay them per year already. Greed, it's the American way!

I do not think it is greed. It costs money and takes many hours of someone's time to provide all of the Free Info and Space. I am amazed how so many people think that they deserve to acquire information free, all at the expense of someone else. Maybe it is greed of the individual who wants something for nothing. Maggie Rail At 10:26 AM 6/13/2003 -0700, you wrote: >Remember, they recently bought Genealogy.com! We all know that genealogy is not a high income business, so, they have to find some way to generate more money. Way I see it, if I want to keep my site, I have to pay for it now, regardless of how much money I already pay them per year already. > >Greed, it's the American way!

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eid, Parker, Stendal Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/1464.819.1 Message Board Post: I believe I have the information you are looking for regarding Eids from Norway who settled in Washington, Gilbert Eid in particular. reply for details

Can we please move on from this topic? Mike and Cynthia Baxter wrote: > Mainly because it's been so fun! > Wow what a day! I just heard that in July the price for a certified death > certificate will be raised from $13.00 to $17.00! Yee-owch! > On a lighter side, as I continue to scratch the surface of the evolution of > the Seattle Undertaking business - I'm forming the opinion that if one > should need to acquire a Home Undertaking record, they might want to blanket > the local funeral homes! > The reason for this is that in the first quarter of the 20th century, there > were a small select group of Seattle undertakers who were trying to make a > business for themselves. When browsing through death certificates during > this period, you can see that the funeral directors jump from one business > to the next, moonlighting, I suppose - in order to make ends meet. For > instance, J.J. Bleitz worked not only his own business - the J.J. Bleitz > Undertaking Co. but also as a partner in Rafferty-Bleitz, the records for > the sole proprietorship remained with the Bleitz Funeral Home whereas the > Rafferty-Bleitz records remained with Rafferty which became Clark, Rafferty > & Putnam which merged with Acacia & Home Undertaking then in 2001, was > acquired by Evergreen-Washelli. Now back to the original point: In the > 1920s, Bleitz began performing cremations for Home Undertaking Co., as each > body came in for cremation, a record was created for the transaction. It > would be safe to assume that this happened in other businesses as well. I > don't know how long Bleitz performed cremations for Mr. Home (who incidently > started the West Home Funeral Chapel which was later acquired by SCI, same > company as for Bleitz), but the point of the point that I'm trying to make > is, a cemetery may have some information in the sexton's records, but the > funeral home (in my experience) has much more in regards to genealogical > value. All it takes is a letter! Or a fax, if you've got it...and on that > note, I've just been informed that I have two genealogy requests in my > in-box...hurray! I'm back in business! Until then... > Cynthia

Mainly because it's been so fun! Wow what a day! I just heard that in July the price for a certified death certificate will be raised from $13.00 to $17.00! Yee-owch! On a lighter side, as I continue to scratch the surface of the evolution of the Seattle Undertaking business - I'm forming the opinion that if one should need to acquire a Home Undertaking record, they might want to blanket the local funeral homes! The reason for this is that in the first quarter of the 20th century, there were a small select group of Seattle undertakers who were trying to make a business for themselves. When browsing through death certificates during this period, you can see that the funeral directors jump from one business to the next, moonlighting, I suppose - in order to make ends meet. For instance, J.J. Bleitz worked not only his own business - the J.J. Bleitz Undertaking Co. but also as a partner in Rafferty-Bleitz, the records for the sole proprietorship remained with the Bleitz Funeral Home whereas the Rafferty-Bleitz records remained with Rafferty which became Clark, Rafferty & Putnam which merged with Acacia & Home Undertaking then in 2001, was acquired by Evergreen-Washelli. Now back to the original point: In the 1920s, Bleitz began performing cremations for Home Undertaking Co., as each body came in for cremation, a record was created for the transaction. It would be safe to assume that this happened in other businesses as well. I don't know how long Bleitz performed cremations for Mr. Home (who incidently started the West Home Funeral Chapel which was later acquired by SCI, same company as for Bleitz), but the point of the point that I'm trying to make is, a cemetery may have some information in the sexton's records, but the funeral home (in my experience) has much more in regards to genealogical value. All it takes is a letter! Or a fax, if you've got it...and on that note, I've just been informed that I have two genealogy requests in my in-box...hurray! I'm back in business! Until then... Cynthia

Hello Jennifer, Mary Lou here. I was forwarded your email looking for LeRoy Neil (My son, 25, is named LeRoy also!) Here is what I found in the Social Security Death Index...... LeRoy Neil b. 6 Sept 1914 Residence: 98354 MILTON, PIERCE CO., WA d. 7 Mar 2002 I forgot to write down his ss# if you need it I will go back there. This may not be yours.. In the Washington Death Index (1940-1996) there wasn't any LeRoy Neil. Please email me at [email protected] if you need further look-ups or any questions answered! THANK YOU, DARILEE for forwarding this. I am sending this to the WASHINGTON-L list as well as her personally. Mary Lou

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LARR, MOOR, GILBERT,KINKADE, BOUK, SKINNER,WILLIAMS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/1544.921.930.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Nancy, Thank you for emailing me about the LARR/LAHR line. will contact you directly, ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/2448.2 Message Board Post: http://www.tpl.lib.wa.us/v2/NWROOM/Nwroom.htm http://search.tpl.lib.wa.us/obits/ Tacoma Public Library, Pierce Co. Wa. This search engine is not up to date but there are 4 there. Hope this helps Good luck

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/2429.1 Message Board Post: Try this Pierce Co. Obit search link, it is not up to date but there is a Frank and Edward listed here. Just type in the surname only and all comes up if posted. You can contact the library by email or order a copy of the obit from online. their mailto:[email protected] and direct it to the" North West room, Genealogy." in the subject line.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/2437.2 Message Board Post: http://search.tpl.lib.wa.us/obits/ This is also a link to the Genealogy Rm in Tacoma, Pierce Co. WA. for many people traveled through here in the early 1880-1900's. There is a Howard Claude C. who died on March 1957 in Tacoma, WA. If you would like to know for sure if this is your Claude then e:mail the library and ask for Genealogy Room and inquire. Their e:mail address is: mailto:[email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/2437.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Here is a handy tool to use to find out what county the city is in for the entire U.S. http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/townco.cgi You might like to post your query in Cowlitz County where Kelso, Wa. is. Good luck in your search.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CCC.2ACE/1544.921.930.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Laura, I the information I have on Stanton is that he is the son of George Larr and Hannah McNutt. George and Hannah had eight children that I know of. Would be glad to send you what I have if you want to conatct me directly. Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CCC.2ACE/1544.921.930.1.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Meinda, I have some information on George Martin married to Lucille Legget. George's father was Clarence Marion Larr (1871-1952) mother Corabelle Garn (1876-1948). Back from there: George F. Larr (1850-1926) + Alwilda Brown (1852-1943) John Larr (1825-1895) + Elizabeth Beck (1827-) George Larr (1799-1844) + Hannah McNutt (1791-1880) Peter Larr + Esther I can give more information on these and additional family if you want to contact me direct. Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CCC.2ACE/2477 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on my grandparents, Hughbert Anderson and his wife, Mary Lois (maiden name Starbuck). Hughbert was born in 1905 (his nickname was Bud). Mary Lois was born in1902. Her father's name was Benjamin (?) and her mother's name was also Mary. Any information on them would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/2476 Message Board Post: Can anyone please tell me if there was a logging town called Balerie somewhere in the state in the early 1900s? Thanks! Marcy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CCC.2ACE/1602.951.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Kari, Thanks for your inquiry, I haven't found anything on the Seattle Children's Home/Foundling Home. I'll keep in touch if I do. My dad was placed there as an infant in 1925. Anne

Cynthia I just called the Steele Chapel and the woman is going to see what she has and call me back. I will keep you posted. Thanks Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike and Cynthia Baxter" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 1:06 PM Subject: Re: [WASHINGTON-L] Information-O'Neill > Maureen - if you strike out - let me know, it's possible that your folks > didn't use a "local" funeral home - we'll explore other options if you need > them. > Cynthia > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Maureen Hatfield" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 9:32 AM > Subject: Re: [WASHINGTON-L] Information-O'Neill > > > > Cynthia, thanks so much for the numbers of the funeral homes. I will > > call > > them today > > Maureen > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Mike and Cynthia Baxter" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 9:05 PM > > Subject: Re: [WASHINGTON-L] Information-O'Neill > > > > > > > Hi, I am a new subscriber to this list and am hoping someone may be > > > able > > to > > > help me. I am in Massachusetts and am looking to find out how I may go > > > about finding a death for a great aunt. Her name was Hester Jane > > > O'Neill > > > and the social security index says that her death date was August of > > > 1972 > > in > > > Longview, Washington. Could someone please tell me where I would write > > or > > > call to find this death. Thanks ever so much. > > > Maureen > > > > > > Hi Maureen! > > > > > > You can receive a death certificate by request: > > > > > > Center for Health Statistics (there will be a fee - I think it's up to > > 13.00 > > > now for a certified) P.O. Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507 > > > - Longview is in Cowlitz County - > > > > > > or try the funeral homes of that area: > > > > > > Columbia Funeral Service - 1105 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632 (800) > > > 804-4211 or (360) 636-4211. > > > > > > Steele Chapel & Longview Memorial Park - 5050 Mt. Solo Road, Longview, > > > WA > > > 98632 (360) 423-3880 > > > > > > Good luck! > > > Cynthia > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Cynthia, thanks so much for the numbers of the funeral homes. I will call them today Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike and Cynthia Baxter" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 9:05 PM Subject: Re: [WASHINGTON-L] Information-O'Neill > Hi, I am a new subscriber to this list and am hoping someone may be able to > help me. I am in Massachusetts and am looking to find out how I may go > about finding a death for a great aunt. Her name was Hester Jane O'Neill > and the social security index says that her death date was August of 1972 in > Longview, Washington. Could someone please tell me where I would write or > call to find this death. Thanks ever so much. > Maureen > > Hi Maureen! > > You can receive a death certificate by request: > > Center for Health Statistics (there will be a fee - I think it's up to 13.00 > now for a certified) P.O. Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507 > - Longview is in Cowlitz County - > > or try the funeral homes of that area: > > Columbia Funeral Service - 1105 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632 (800) > 804-4211 or (360) 636-4211. > > Steele Chapel & Longview Memorial Park - 5050 Mt. Solo Road, Longview, WA > 98632 (360) 423-3880 > > Good luck! > Cynthia > > >

Maureen - if you strike out - let me know, it's possible that your folks didn't use a "local" funeral home - we'll explore other options if you need them. Cynthia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen Hatfield" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [WASHINGTON-L] Information-O'Neill > Cynthia, thanks so much for the numbers of the funeral homes. I will > call > them today > Maureen > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mike and Cynthia Baxter" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 9:05 PM > Subject: Re: [WASHINGTON-L] Information-O'Neill > > > > Hi, I am a new subscriber to this list and am hoping someone may be > > able > to > > help me. I am in Massachusetts and am looking to find out how I may go > > about finding a death for a great aunt. Her name was Hester Jane > > O'Neill > > and the social security index says that her death date was August of > > 1972 > in > > Longview, Washington. Could someone please tell me where I would write > or > > call to find this death. Thanks ever so much. > > Maureen > > > > Hi Maureen! > > > > You can receive a death certificate by request: > > > > Center for Health Statistics (there will be a fee - I think it's up to > 13.00 > > now for a certified) P.O. Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507 > > - Longview is in Cowlitz County - > > > > or try the funeral homes of that area: > > > > Columbia Funeral Service - 1105 Maple Street, Longview, WA 98632 (800) > > 804-4211 or (360) 636-4211. > > > > Steele Chapel & Longview Memorial Park - 5050 Mt. Solo Road, Longview, > > WA > > 98632 (360) 423-3880 > > > > Good luck! > > Cynthia > > > > > > > >