Another flyer for another great event SKAGIT VALLEY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Saturday, October 30, 2004 BURLINGTON COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER 1011 Greenleaf Avenue, Burlington, Washington Do you have family history information that you need/desire to have assistance in organizing or computerizing? Bring your own material and let us help! ! Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Sessions 9 a.m. �4:30 p.m. Continuous sessions all day FREE genealogical assistance Drop-in No appointment necessary DONATIONS WELCOME The following information tables will be available all day to assist you with your Family History. Table 1 - Beginning genealogy - Family group sheet and pedigree chart - what they are and how to use them. Get started the right way using the right forms to organize your material. Table 2 � Learn what resources are available and how to use them � some local and some regional libraries, museums and archives. Let us introduce you to the location of these resources and what they have and how they can help you with your family research. Table 3 � Learn how to get started and get organized� Let us help you start climbing your family tree and how to organize your material so you can find it - and know what you have accumulated. Table 4� Utilizing the computer for genealogy - see a genealogy program in action and how to put your information into the computer using a genealogical program. Table 5 � Genealogical research on the Internet � Learn the best sites on the Internet, for beginners and those with advanced knowledge. Then .. learn how to use them to your advantage. Table 6 � How to write your family history � Learn how to write your memoirs and develop them into a memorable book for publishing and distribution to family and friends. Table 7 - Using a digital camera for genealogy � Ways in which you can utilize a digital camera to preserve old photos and documents � then download them to your computer. Table 8 - �Skagit County, Washington and Its People � 150 Years of Rich History and Heritage� Bring your family history material and we will help you fill out the family history questionnaires for publication in our upcoming book. Table 9 - Bring your photos & documents and we will scan them and burn your images onto a CD $1 per image � Preserve your precious family photos and documents. Miscellaneous Sale Items: Genealogy Forms Genealogy Buttons & Key chains Handmade items Raffle Items: Many to choose from Multiple Door Prizes Society Genealogy Book Sales Heritage Quest Book Sale and more ! http://www.rootsweb.com/~wasvgs E-mail: [email protected] or call 360-424-6528 X5 Directions to Burlington Community Center, 1011 Greenleaf Street, Burlington, WA From I-5 Southbound: Take Exit #231 at Chuckanut Drive. At stop sign turn right onto Chuckanut Drive. Go thru stop lights and right onto Burlington Blvd. Go to second stop light and turn left (at Thrifty Foods) onto Fairhaven Avenue. Go straight on Fairhaven, (keep to right at Y), to Regent Street. At City Hall turn right two blocks. The Community Center is a grey building on the left corner of Regent and Greenleaf in the Southwest corner of Maiben Park. From I-5 Northbound: Take Exit #230 at Burlington/Anacortes Ferry exit. Turn right onto Highway 20 to stop light, (keep to middle lane). Turn left onto Burlington Blvd, travel to the first stop light (Thrifty Foods on right) at Fairhaven Avenue turn right. Go straight on Fairhaven, (keep to right at Y), to Regent Street. At City Hall turn right two blocks. The Community Center is a grey building on the left corner of Regent and Greenleaf in the Southwest corner of Maiben Park. [email protected] 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

Hello DNA genealogy study The Molecular Genealogy Research Group will be in Bellevue this Saturday 23 Oct 2004 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 14536 Main Street Bellevue WA 98007 For those of you who haven't heard of this study http://www.smgf.org/ will explain some of it. Usually the Seminar that sponsors the group better explains it... with pics and jokes All you need is a complete 4 generation pedigree chart and the willingness to register your DNA... not to sure if it's still done by blood or they are using the new swab test. Not Interested in DNA studies. How about a chance to hear Sarah Thorson Little, speak 9:00 am. to 9:45 am. or take classes on researching the National Archives, Tracing ancestors in other countries. A full day of free classes and the flyer says Lunch will be available. http://nwroots.net/Home.htm Hope to see some of you there.. Darilee [email protected] 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ohse, Scholz Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VEC.2ACI/1835.1 Message Board Post: Hello! Do you think this George Ohse could be the same as the one in my family? The date of the marriage seems to fit with the age of my George Ohse... DJ My father, Roy Ohse, Sr., was born in IL. - His parents were Albert Ohse (b. about 1895 in IL; d. 10/5/1961 in Orange Co., FL) and Clara (Scholz) Ohse. They married in 1920 in IL. Roy's brothers were Howard Robert Ohse (b. 5/21/1926 Chicago, COOK, IL; d. 8/28/1994)) and Albert Ohse (b. 3/27/1921, IL; d. 7/1966) Albert's father was Emil Ohse ... Emil was born about 1851 in Germany, and died on April 3, 1924 in Chicago. Emil's sons included Albert (b. about 1895 in IL; d. 10/5/1961 in Orange Co., FL) , Henry Ohse (b. about 1890) in Illinois, and Herman Ohse (b. about 1896) in Illinois. My research has shown that there is a family connection to Friedrich E. Ohse, Sr., born 1/10/1844 in Hanover, Germany. Friedrich died May 2, 1922 in Aurora, IL. Friedrich came to America in 1884 Friedrich married Rachel Stoffrengen (b. 2/5/1844 in Bodenburg, Germany); Children: Agnes Ohse (b. ???), George Ohse (b. about 1871 in Hanover, Germany), Charles Theodore Ohse (b. about 1872 in Germany), Anna Ohse (b. about 1877 in Sweden), Friedrich "Fred" Ernst Ohse, Jr. (b. 3/24/1886 in Yorkville (Kendall) IL William "Bill" Carl Ohse (b. 3/22/1889 in Yorkville (Kendall) IL

Dear Readers: Is Carol FROLICH on this list? Carol, I have information you may be interested in. VCH -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 1:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: WASNOHOM-D Digest V04 #162

I wan to thank all the folks who helped me find the locaton of the GAR Cemetery in Snohomish. Now I will precide to fallow up on my search for James Pearl who is burried there. Thank you all very much. -- Kit Niemann - [email protected] Sir Names: Murphy - Pearl McDonald - Wenzel Niemann - Allen

Hi , Can some one give me the location of the GAR Cemetery in Snohomish. Thank you Kit -- Kit Niemann - [email protected] Sir Names: Murphy - Pearl McDonald - Wenzel Niemann - Allen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bolenbaugh Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VEC.2ACI/1545.1 Message Board Post: What was the Bolenbaugh camp? Did it have anything to do with the Bolenbaugh family or the farm on Bolenbaugh Hill Road in Monroe?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jordan, Phelps, Lindsey, Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VEC.2ACI/1752.1.1 Message Board Post: I am rather curious about your surnames. You have Jordan and Phelps. My mother is a Phelps from Snohomis County and my father is a Jordan from Indiana. Just curious. Neal

Everett, Snohomish Co. Washington, March 1950: Edith Geddis Mrs. Edith Geddis of Everett died at a local hospital late Friday evening after an extended illness. Mrs. Geddis was born in Iron River, Wisconsin, October 1, 1900, and has lived in Everett most of her life. Surviving relatives are one daughter, Mrs. June Russell of Seattle, one son, Robert Geddis of 1039 Woodlawn Avenue., six sisters, Mrs. Ben Frolich of 2818 Everett Avenue. Mrs. Julia Seling of 1609 Rockefeller Avenue, Mrs. Emma Anderson and Mrs. Bertha Liske , both of Seattle, Mrs. Tony Bush of Kelso and Mrs. Hilda LeRoy of Kalama; one brother, Fred Blanc of Mount Vernon, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the chapel of the Solie Funeral Home.The Rev. Edwin Johnson will conduct the services. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Everett, Snohomish Co. Washington, May 1971: Edith W. Ostlund Edith W. Ostlund, 75, Seattle, died May 17, in a Seattle hospital. She was born in Boden, Sweden, May 12 1896. She came to Everett in 1926 and lived here until 1929 when she moved to Seattle. she was a member of the Philadelphia Church, Seattle. She leaves her husband, Einar; son, Vincent, or Everett; three grandchildren Cheryl, Vincent, and Russell Ostlund of Everett. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Wiggen and Sons Chapel, Seattle. Internment will be in Floral Hills Cemetery.

Everett, Snohomish Co. Washington, May, 1971: Rosa M. Frolich Rosa Marie Frolich, 74, 2227 McDougal Ave. died May 15, in a local hospital. Mrs. Frolich was born Aug. 24, 1896, in Butternut, Wisconsin and had lived in Everett for over 55 years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, she is survived by her son, Leslie F. Frolich of Warm Beach, daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Borque, 13025 Eight Ave. NW, Seattle, two sisters., Mrs. Tony Bush ofLongview and Mrs. Emma Anderson of Seattle. Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday in the Chapel of Purdy and Walters with Rev. David C. Gertzendaner officiating. Internment will be in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. Casketbearers will be Everett Hurd, George Hurd, Earl Hurd, Lester Frolich, Harold LeRoy and Frank Wolfe.

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/VEC.2ACI/3700 Message Board Post: please help! i am looking for any and all information relating to a Mr. Nelson Stanley Reid He may have been married in Walla Walla in the early to mid 50s He was born in Quebec, Canada in 1895 He died in BC, Canada in 1978 He supposedly married a Margaret Reid in 1956 Rumour has it that it was in Walla Walla His father, also from Quebec, was John Charles Reid. He passed away in 1940. Supposedly his wifes name at that time was Margaret Reid. Any help or advice is gr8ly appreciated I can be reached at [email protected] TIA

Hello, List Folks - Historic Everett, a local History/Heritage group is sponsoring a guided tour of Evergreen Cemetery on October 30, 2004, starting at the Broadway Entrance to the cemetery at 11 AM. The tour will be led by David Dilgard, Vicki Rosenau and Jack O'Donnell. $5 for members, $10 for non-members. For more information email Historic Everett at [email protected] or visit their website at http://www.historiceverett.org/ Regards, Marge

Hi everyone. This summer the nice people of Whatcom County Genealogical Society invited me to speak about yearbooks. I've placed my yearbook talk which was more pictorial than talk online at http://thirdstbooks.com/talk1.html I hope you enjoy it Darilee [email protected] 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

Hello, ListFolks! This is important enough to warrant another announcement - (forwarded from Dave Ault) Save money, register today! The Seattle Genealogical Society presents a two-day seminar: Using Your Computer in Genealogical Research on Saturday, November 6, and Sunday, November 7, at the Sand Point Education Center, 6208 40th Ave. N.E., Seattle. Four general-topic tracks will be featured: "Genealogical Databases," and "Computer Search Techniques" from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and "Digital Aids and Publishing" and "Ethnic Background Research by Computer" from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Six lectures will be presented in each track on Saturday and four in each track on Sunday. Participants may attend any lecture in any track to hear knowledgeable and interesting presenters on the varied topics. Seminar fee for both days is $50 for members of the Society, $60 for nonmembers, if registered before October 10 ($55 and $65 thereafter). One day only registrations are available. Optional box lunch: $10. For the complete seminar program, full details on fees, and a registration form, visit the society's web site, http://www.rootsweb.com/~waseags/ <http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Ewaseags/> Contacts: Tom Hamilton, (206) 542-7271 or Dave Ault, (425) 778-8050 Thanks, Dave, for letting us know about this important area event! Marge

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Deman, Fortson, Easton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VEC.2ACI/3699 Message Board Post: Everett Daily Herald 10/11/1926 Silas H. Jones, 80 years old, died Sunday at his home 5406 First Street, Lowell. He was a veteran of the Civil war serving as a private in Battery M, First Regiment of Michigan light artillery. Surviving are a brother, Frank Jones of Lowell, and three nieces, Mrs. C. J. Deman of Fortson, Mrs. H. O. Easton of Anacortes, and Flavia Jones of Lowell. Furneral services will be held fromt eh chapel of Chalacombe & Fickel, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. R.D. Nicholls will officate. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Silas H. Jones served in 1st MI light artillery Co. E. in the civil war as a private. He requested pension for that service from MI in 1890 and was receiving that pension at the time of his death 10/10/1926. He was living with his brother Frank in 1880 Emmet, MI. Also in 1920 census with Frank in Everett, Snohomish Co. WA. noted as single. Nothing reflects a marriage or family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Archibald, Winklesky Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VEC.2ACI/3698 Message Board Post: I am looking for an obituary for Elizabeth Archibald (1908-1997). She died in Snohomish County, WA. If anyone could get her obituary for me, that would be great. Thanks!!!

Hi Everyone I want to toot my own horn ... I just finished uploading a WW1 project... http://www.thirdstbooks.com/ww1uw19dex.html I scanned and index 44 pages from the 1919 Tyee... I have another WW1 project in the works using Seattle yearbooks that I will present for Armistice Day. Last week I finished uploading 3 partial scans from the Mt Vernon High School and all of 1935. http://thirdstbooks.com/mtvehscom.html I've been really working on my yearbook collection and have a catalog online at http://thirdstbooks.com/yearbookpage.html In fact I will be talking about yearbooks and using them to get a glimpse of the history of the community this Wednesday Oct 6 at 7:00pm at the Martha Lake Community Center http://thetripods.openvein.org/frames/directions/marthalakecommunity.html My thanks to the Snoh-Isle Genealogical Society for inviting me. Darilee [email protected] 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

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/VEC.2ACI/1960.1 Message Board Post: Are you related to the Schrag family??? I am updating our family history and am seeking descendants. Thanks Steve

Hello, List Folks! This coming Wednesday, 6 October, is the meeting of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society. You can read all about the speaker, Darilee Bednar, and other important SIGS happenings in the October issue of The Beacon at http://rootsweb.com/~wasigs/04octbeacon.htm Regards to all Marge