Hello, You can write to the "ask a librarian" service through our Secretary of State for the obit at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask_form.aspx I noticed that you had a previous inquiry to the Whatcom County folks, if you have the obit info, it would be great to see that.... Thanks. Tracy in Edmonds -----Original Message----- From: wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:47 AM To: WASNOHOM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WASNOHOM] Reith This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BettyWhittington44 Surnames: Reith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties .snohomish/5226/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would like to have the obit of Bernadean D French Reith b 31 Oct 1927 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and died 7 Aug 2002 in Snohomish, Washington. Thank you for any help you can give me. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASNOHOM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DRDRC Surnames: Craig, Botts, McDermott, McGinnis, Reynolds Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5225/mb.ashx Message Board Post: M. Ida Paulsen b. 1918 m. to Gordon Bernard Craig. Died in Edmonds, March 25, 1995. Looking for an obituary. Any help would be much appreciated! D. Craig drdrc@aol.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LINDADENT49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5220.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was hoping I would find you again i was a little hesitant to call so i put it off but now am ready to get back into this again would it be possible to get a copy of that photo from you if you could name the people in the photo too? I have a picture of Axel and Mabel, they were first cousins, did you know? I went to her funeral a few years ago and saw Jack and his sister Betty, Mabel and 2nd husband Ray Elp adopted her. Always wondered if it may have been an "family" adoption, perhaps the child of an unmarried family member ? I do not remember if you told me about George, but just today I found Indiana and Johns wedding date in 1897, so that means she had 3 children, Margit, George and Dora/Tora(listed as Tora in census) before she married John. i am 99% sure the source is correct. In 1900 they were listed on the census as living in Kristiania,Norway now Oslo, with 4 children and in 1905 she traveled with the children from Norway to join John in Montana. I would appreciate any help you could provide in my quest to find the living descendents thanks so much for your help Linda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: W_Colberg Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5223.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I went to the Everett Public Library looking for an obituary, starting on 4 Jun thru 18 Jun, and I could not find one for a Loomis. I then went to the Snohomish County records and picked up a certificate of death, which contains the following information. Casey Vaughn Loomis, b. 10 Oct 1896 North Dakota, d. 4 Jun 1973 Everett General Hospital, Everett, Washington. His usual occupation was Plant Superintendent, Evergreen Frozen Foods. He lived at 1009 Cole Avenue, Snohomish, Washington. Father Wilbur Loomis, mother Nellie Bleanche Vaughn, wife Lilyan Loomis (maiden name Lilyan Caldwell) Death was caused if I read this correctly was a ruptured aorta or something like that. If you want the certificate of death let me know and I will mail it to you, no obligation. In box for burial it says cremation, 7 Jun 1973. I called Purdy and Dawson that used to be in Snohomish and found out they moved to Monroe, Washington, to find out if he was placed in a cemetery somewhere. I just got a call back from Purdy and Dawson in Monroe. He said the records indicate that he wanted his remains scattered at sea. His son Michael and his wife asked the 13th Naval District Command in Seattle that his remains be scattered at sea and on 18 Jun aboard the USS Southerland his wish was carried out. Hope this helps Bill Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sdagna1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5224/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching the history of our neighborhood and would appreciate any information anyone can contribute. The area was developed in the 1970's by Boise Cascade, and many of the homes(including mine) are located on land that was owned by James M. May and his family, and part of the agreement he and Boise Cascade made was that the part of the development nearest his home would be named for him and a park built for the neighborhood to enjoy. As I understand it the land was used for agriculture and the area surrounding where the duck pond is located today was all marsh and served as a cattle tank where livestock drank. Boise Cascade filled in most of the marsh and created the shallow pond and drainage culvert & ditch system to channel run-off from the streets and homes they built here. When we purchased our home 4 years ago Mr. May's enormous home was still sitting on the hill overlooking the pond, but was later torn down and the last five acres cleared for high population density housing. I am trying to research the area and would appreciate any information or old photos or maps anyone may have and be willing to share. Thanks in advance for any information you might be able to share. (See: James M. May, 92, of Bothell, died Dec., 19, 1979. Mr. May was born 10-24-1887, in Joplin, Mo., and came to Bothell area in the early 1940's from Burns, Oregon. The May's Pond area was named after him on land he formerly owned. He was a member of Bothell First Baptist Church.) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DoloresMelbyHibbert Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5220.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I tried to put you in touch with help but am afraid you didn't follow through. The Alma Melby you have married to George was my gr.aunt.Harold Anderson's wife was Evelyn Bjork,Sofia Bjork was married to Albert Arnevik, Axel(not Alex was married to Mable and had a son Jackie,the Tora you have is Dora. Don't know about the others but have a family group picture of the family. Think I also told you that George was Indiana's son by a Frenchman but don't have a surname. Yes,John did marry Molly and they lived on the corner of 26th and Rockefeller in the 40s. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DoloresMelbyHibbert Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5220.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I tried to put you in touch with help but am afraid you didn't follow through. The Alma Melby you have married to George was my gr.aunt.Harold Anderson's wife was Evelyn Bjork,Sofia Bjork was married to Albert Arnevik, Axel(not Alex was married to Mable and had a son Jackie,the Tora you have is Dora. Don't know about the others but have a family group picture of the family. Think I also told you that George was Indiana's son by a Frenchman but don't have a surname. Yes,John did marry Molly and they lived on the corner of 26th and Rockefeller in the 40s. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: arleyrider2003 Surnames: Loomis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5223/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Casey V. Loomis, b. 10 Oct 1896, died at Everett, WA, 4 Jun 1973, would like to learn what cemetery he is buried at and location, he was a WWI veteran, Thanks, from Wisconsin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hereigoagain_66 Surnames: Wood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5222.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry for lacking the right information. I'm not very good at this, probably why I haven't found her. Been looking off/on for over 20 years now. 3 deployments to the Middle East and 26 years has made a few of the details hard to remember. Angela lived with her Mother in 1981-1982 in Seattle, WA, was 16 years old then. I can't remember her birth date, but she said she was born in California. Moved in 1983 to live with her Father. Not married as far as I know of. I don't know her siblings names, I never met them. I can't remember her Mothers last name, I think her first name is Cathy or Kathy. Her Mother didn't keep the name Wood, it was different. Father is Thomas C. Wood, 61, still lives in Monroe, WA. Phone number is unlisted. Step Mother is Joan M. Wood, 55. Found a Grandmother? Eugena W. Wood, 101. Not sure if she is still living or not. Other relatives are: Katherine E. Wood, Edwin T. Wood, not sure if they are bother/sister or aunt/uncle to her though. Aunt and Uncle were Maude and Louis Brookshire from Seattle, both deceased. I am in Kentucky, been here since 1986. I knew her from Seattle when I was 16, We were first loves. I still carry those feelings for her, always have. She gave me a bible before she left that belonged to her Uncle Louie (Louis Brookshire) and wrote in it, "To Norm from Angela, November 29, 1982". We were forced to be apart. We kept in touch best we could, but her Father finally just told her she couldn't be in contact with me any longer. Crushing isn't the word. But I went into the Army in 1985 and my life changed in 1986 when my Father died. I was lost even further. But I never gave up thinking of her, and now I'm 42, been back and forth and in and out of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, made it home alive. I need to tell her why things happened the way they did. Why I never came back to find her in Washington. A day doesn't go by that I don't think about her. I sleep with that bible next to me, it has her handwriting in it, the only material memory I have left of her. Good ! or bad, I need to do something with this chapter of my life. I still have this bible and is probably the most important thinmg I own. Does that better explain things? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5222.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Your posting was VERY lacking in information about this person. When you post an inquiry, you MUST identify some basics on the person, their date of birth, place of birth, or if not known general information such as age when you last knew them, year of high school graduation, etc. The names of siblings etc. are also important. This person could have been born over 20 years ago to 50 years ago. ANYTHING specific about the person is helpful, their individual traits, such as enjoyed jewelry, photography, isn't of value in genealogy research. But, from your other postings: Thomas C. Wood was the father Louis/Louie and Maude Brookshire, uncle/aunt She lived with her mom in 1981-1982, Cathy?/Kathy? ---Was this person married, do you know her new name? Moved to Monroe in 1983 to live with her Dad --how old was she? 3 or 23? She had step brothers/sisters --What were their names? In the Social Security Death Index: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm or http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/fto_ssdisearch.html?Welcome=1041564390 I find a Louis Brookshire born 31 Oct 1905, died 31 July 1990 in Seattle. A Maude G. Brookshire, born 25 Sep 1904, died 21 Dec 1996 in Seattle, WA. You can check for the names of her parents in the above. Now, armed with their dates of death, you can request a copy of their obits: The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . An Obituary might give the name being used by Angela. Ron Bestrom Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hereigoagain_66 Surnames: Wood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5222/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Fathers name is Thomas C. Wood, step monther name is Joan M. Wood. Last known residence was in Monroe, WA. Have been looking for over 20 years with no luck and would like to rekindle an old friendship. Any help would be great, I am in Kentucky so its a little more difficult. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5220.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Washington Death Certificate Index: --John Nelson Bjork, ded 28 Feb 1958 in Everett, Snohomish Co, Washington at age 84 years. His father was August Nelson Bjork, mother Sofie Peterson. --Leonard G. Bjork, died 8 Mar 1944 at age 25 years, 8 months 8 days in Walla Walla, WA His father was George L. Bjork, mother Alma Melby You can get their obits through: The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . At this point I had looked over your previous postings. You posted similar in 2001, other postings indicated help found for this family. Without knowing what additional information you have from these persons, or if you have done census work to find them up to the 1930 census, if you have already obtained obituaries or family trees... I can't help further without possibly just spending time obtaining what you already have. When you post, post what specific information you have and what specific information you need on an individual. Finding descendants of these person is possible; but expends a lot of time. It "appears" you have information, at least up to the 1950's. Ron Bestrom Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: terriw2385 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5221/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This would also affect access to other public records: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/901/story/451112.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LINDADENT49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5220/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JOHN BJÖRK DOB 1873 AND INDIANA BJÖRK DOB 1869 last known residence Everett Wa...their children were: Margit b 1891 George L. b 1893 Tora b 1895 Borgihild b 1900 Alex b ??? INDIANA'S obituary list her husband John of Maple Heights 2 sons and four daughters and 10 grandchildren George L Björk Alex J Björk of Everett Mrs H. P. Grotburg Mrs Albert Arnevik Mrs Harold Anderson Mrs Martin Heiret John may have remarried Dec 8 1933 to a MARY JANE (MOLLY) BOHNSTEDT John died about 1958/1959 any information would be helpful Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

And Snohomish County has their naturalization records (from the Washington Secretary of State Digital Archives: John Nelson Bjork - Indiana Bjork - Yes - Snohomish County Record Series: Naturalization Records Collection: Snohomish County County: Snohomish name: John Nelson Bjorkalias name: naturalization id: 31590county: Snohomish Countydocument type: Petition and Recordother document: volume: 8document: 133 1481birthdate: 07 SEP 1873birthplace: Swedenentry to us date: date of document: 12-Aug-20spouse name: Indiana Bjorkchildrens names: Yesvolunteer notes: -----Original Message----- From: wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 1:32 PM To: WASNOHOM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WASNOHOM] Bjork, John and Indiana This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LINDADENT49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties .snohomish/5220/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JOHN BJCRK DOB 1873 AND INDIANA BJCRK DOB 1869 last known residence Everett Wa...their children were: Margit b 1891 George L. b 1893 Tora b 1895 Borgihild b 1900 Alex b ??? INDIANA'S obituary list her husband John of Maple Heights 2 sons and four daughters and 10 grandchildren George L BjC6rk Alex J BjC6rk of Everett Mrs H. P. Grotburg Mrs Albert Arnevik Mrs Harold Anderson Mrs Martin Heiret John may have remarried Dec 8 1933 to a MARY JANE (MOLLY) BOHNSTEDT John died about 1958/1959 any information would be helpful Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello, There is this John Bjork who died in Everett: Name: John Nelson Bjork Death date: 28 Feb 1958 Death place: Everett, Snohomish, Washington Gender: Male Race or color (on document): Age at death: 84 years Estimated birth year: 1874 Birth date: Birth place: Marital status: Spouse name: Father name: August Nelson Bjork Father birth place: Mother name: Sofie Peterson Mother birth place: Occupation: Street address: Residence: Cemetery name: Burial place: Burial date: Additional relatives: Film number: 2033774 Digital GS number: 4224566 Image number: 827 Reference number: cn 3633 Collection: Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 -----Original Message----- From: wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 1:32 PM To: WASNOHOM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WASNOHOM] Bjork, John and Indiana This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LINDADENT49 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties .snohomish/5220/mb.ashx Message Board Post: JOHN BJCRK DOB 1873 AND INDIANA BJCRK DOB 1869 last known residence Everett Wa...their children were: Margit b 1891 George L. b 1893 Tora b 1895 Borgihild b 1900 Alex b ??? INDIANA'S obituary list her husband John of Maple Heights 2 sons and four daughters and 10 grandchildren George L BjC6rk Alex J BjC6rk of Everett Mrs H. P. Grotburg Mrs Albert Arnevik Mrs Harold Anderson Mrs Martin Heiret John may have remarried Dec 8 1933 to a MARY JANE (MOLLY) BOHNSTEDT John died about 1958/1959 any information would be helpful Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello, List Folks - Our friends at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State are offering yet another Top Shelf presentation at their February meeting... Below are the details (as sent by Lyn Blyden) Regards, Marge -------- Who: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State presents What: Genealogy Software: Today and Tomorrow When: Monday, February 9, 2009 . The JGSWS library will be available . WiFi will be available (bring your laptops) Doors open at 7:00 PM Presentation starts promptly at 7:30 PM Where: Auditorium, Stroum Jewish Community Center 3801 East Mercer Way Mercer Island WA 98040 About Our Program: There are about two hundred(!) full-featured genealogy software packages available in today's market. This program will help you narrow down your choices to choose the one that's just right for you. We'll look at a few ways to quickly sort the broad feature sets to help you evaluate the programs. You'll walk away with list of criteria to use when selecting genealogy software programs. You will learn current and future trends in online software, genealogical "social networking" and how the use of online sites for genealogy can put you in touch with others researching the same families in the US and internationally. About Our Speaker Dawn Bingaman compiled her first pedigree chart for a Girl Scout project when she was very young. Thirty years later she's still avidly working on her family tree. She is a long-time member of the Seattle Genealogical Society and co-chair of the SGS Computer Interest Group. She has been employed full-time in the information technology field for the past 13 years, and is currently the Director of Information Systems for a private country club. Visit our Web site at: http://www.jgsws.org Free admission for JGSWS members, $5.00 for non-members.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: diannajensen Surnames: Gallaher Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/3540.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did receive the info on Wm., Mary and George from a person at the Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society. They are, in fact, buried in the Harwood/Arlington Cemetery. You will come across them eventually. However, their son/brother Albert is my great-grandfather and I am having a very hard time locating him. Federal Census records of 1910 show him and his family in WA and then Idaho in 1920. I'm guessing he died somewhere between 1920 and 1929 when his wife, Eldora, died and was buried in Red Bluff, CA where they lived earlier. Her grave marker only indicates "Mother" leading me to believe she outlived him. If you can find him, I would greatly appreciate it. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello, List Folks - I'm pleased to let you all know that local genealogist, author and editor Betty Lou Gaeng has written a most entertaining and informative biographical sketch of Anastasia Spithill as part of the Women's Legacy Project of Snohomish County - You can read this sketch at http://www.snocoheritage.org/wlp_57_AnastasiaSpithill.html Enjoy! Regards, Marge

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kzw2007 Surnames: Hall Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5098.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Great to hear from the Hall family, would you know if E.A. Hall was a civil war vet? My e-mail is KZWestre61@aol.com please contact me and be glad to share what I have. Karyn of Washington Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.