I have not belonged to this list long. I am in Oklahoma and Washington state is a long way off. My ggrandfather William M Tosh died in Spokane, Washington on Jan 13, 1912. I have written to the Bureau of Vital Statistics and have a certificate of death. He is buried in Greenwood 1-15-13. The informant is M. Tosh address E 2028 Masselta (not sure of the spelling). His wife was Mary Wadsworth Tosh so I suppose this was this wife. I am wondering if anyone could do an orbit look up. If they are available for this early. Also I am wondering if there is any family left out there. Would really like to contact them also. My Mother tells me that Grandma Tosh married a Mr. Gaines after the death of Grandpa Tosh and they lived in Washington. I have found that in 1919 Mary J. Tosh was a widow from the civil war and applied for a widows pension from Ill. Do not know if she had to be in Ill. to do this or not. She did not receive the pension. Any information, advice or references will be greatly appreciated. Eunice Aldrich taldrich@ptsi.net

To answer questions that I've received about the site ... It doesn't have a genealogy page. I use it to place my family members in a certain location at a certain time. For instance, I knew the names of my husband's ggrandparents and that their boys were born in South Dakota. So I looked for HUNDLEY in South Dakota and happened to find his ggrandmother's name as a homesteader. This gave me the location (township, range, etc) and year of proof of claims. From there I have been able to contact the county assessor, received a map of the county with townships from the state school office, been in contact with the current owners who are sending pictures (the land has been in their family since ggrandmother lost it to the bank). It also places ggrandparents in a certain location for a certain number of years. I sent for the homestead paperwork (about umpteen dozen pages!) and gained an insight into ggrandmother. She started the claim on her own after being widowed by her first husband. Finding this information broke a HUGE wall for me and connected me with all the other HUNDLEYs after a lot of other searches that were created by this information. I also sent for three sets of papers on my family in Coos county, Oregon and the paperwork for my children's father's family in eastern Washington. That wheat ranch has been in the family for five generations. Keep in mind, it's hit or miss, and maybe mostly miss. Not all of our ancestors filed for homesteads. But when they did, it's a ripe place for information. Good hunting! Dot Hosking Huntley in SW Oregon ===================== Sorry about that! It's www.glorecords.blm.gov ======================= WHOO-HOO!!! Just discovered the Bureau of Land Management's web site is back on line and looking even better than ever. Couldn't have waited much longer. They've been a major source of chips in my block walls. Dot Hosking Huntley in S(unny) W(arm) Oregon Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by Norton Anti-Virus

The following is information on the April general meeting. The location information is our basic 12:30 p.m. hospitality time, general meeting at 1:00, with a short break and speaker to follow. We will be at the downtown library. April 6, 2002 - Robert Singletary, a well known speaker from the Coeur d'Alene area, will speak to the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society. His topic will be THE HISTORY OF COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO. April 20th will be the Spring Seminar Westward Ho American Settlement Patterns by Richard Hooverson at the Westcoast River Inn from 8-5pm. Charles

Sorry about that! It's www.glorecords.blm.gov ======================= WHOO-HOO!!! Just discovered the Bureau of Land Management's web site is back on line and looking even better than ever. Couldn't have waited much longer. They've been a major source of chips in my block walls. Dot Hosking Huntley in S(unny) W(arm) Oregon Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by Norton Anti-Virus

WHOO-HOO!!! Just discovered the Bureau of Land Management's web site is back on line and looking even better than ever. Couldn't have waited much longer. They've been a major source of chips in my block walls. Dot Hosking Huntley in S(unny) W(arm) Oregon Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by Norton Anti-Virus

My uncle was killed in an auto accident in September 1949. Are there newspaper articles or police reports from back that far that can be researched? I haven't found a death certificate yet, so I don't know the exact date, but am positive about the month. His name is Lee Edward Walker. He was 24 years old and was the only one in the car that was killed. The rest of the guys in the car were uninjured. If anyone is familiar with this, or can do a lookup, or direct me to someone who can, I would appreciate very much. Thank you in advance. Shelly Chance Galloway

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3BC.2ACE/1632 Message Board Post: Would anyone know who to contact for the records when it was a Mental Hospital back in the 1880's-??? What County is this in, Would anyone know? Please....

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/3BC.2ACE/1603.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for asking but no, Fairview Cemetery is the one I was asking about. I just recieved a response from "The Rockford Cemetery Improvement Association" P.O. Box 63 Rockford, Wa. 99030-0063 This address is from a person who maintains the grounds of the Cemetery.

Spokane County. I have a picture of nurses there about 1910. MJB ----- Original Message ----- From: <parkerth1973@yahoo.com> To: <WASPOKAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 23 March 2002 03:57 PM Subject: [WASPOKANE] Info needed on Eastern Washington State Hospital,"Medical Lake<Kirkbride Bldg. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Lookup > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3BC.2ACE/1632 > > Message Board Post: > > Would anyone know who to contact for the records when it was a Mental Hospital back in the 1880's-??? > > What County is this in, Would anyone know? Please.... > > > > ==== WASPOKAN Mailing List ==== > URL for the Washington Message Boards. > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.st ates.washington.counties&maxrows=25&dir=next > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.320 / Virus Database: 179 - Release Date: 01/02/2002

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/3BC.2ACE/1603.2 Message Board Post: It could be that you are looking for Fairmont Cemetery. Spokane Co. Wa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eilar Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3BC.2ACE/1618.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank You Very Much, I do appreciate all suggestions about how to track a Washington Home in Spokane, as early as 1911. Do you think this one existed that early? Several places I have written such as the Hutton Settlement didn't exist until 1919. But this one is listed in the directories, and would seem to have not been any other name until it evolved into what is now the Children's Home Society in WA., at Spokane, with branches in other locations. However I will follow up the name you have given me, all clues are welcome. Again Thank You, Mary Gilmore

California cousins look for children of Charles Freeman and Frances Freeman. Namely: Howard C born abt 1912 WA and Ray or Roy E. born about 1917 WA. Last know to live in Spokane. If you know them, please ask them to email us. Thanks in advance KJ Parker, ancestorhunt@midtown.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hillman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3BC.2ACE/1618.2 Message Board Post: Washington Childrens Home was in Spokane, Wa. in the valley. I believe it was called Otis Orchards Valley.I was adopted out of there in 1933 at the age of 11 Months.

Just learned that ggg grandfather's family move to Spokane, WA and was there from about 1906 on. Would someone please help me find the graves of Charles C. Freeman born 3/20/1886 died June 1967 in Spokane, and his wife, Francis E. Freeman, born 1886, death date unknown Sons, Howard C. born 1912 and either Roy or Ray born about 1917 may be alive or buried with them. Ralph & Sarah (Freeman) Lackey and Addie (Freeman) & H. H. Bennett, Solomon Jasper born 1872 and Mary "Zona" (Woodrum) Freeman could all be buried in the same plot or nearby. Your help will be very much appreciated. KJ Parker ancestorhunt@midtown.net

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/3BC.2ACE/1628.1 Message Board Post: re above message please email any information to stitus@ns.sympatico.ca

The Emmanuel Lutheran Church is still running, 314 S. Spruce, Spokane, WA 99204 838-9871 - Charles ---- Original Message ----- From: <Wildwood04@attbi.com> To: <WASPOKAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 7:02 AM Subject: [WASPOKANE] Need help identifying a downtown church > 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/3BC.2ACE/1631 > > Message Board Post: > > My grandparents were married in 1929 in front of a large brick and stone church with the inscription; > Emmanuels Ev. Luth. Church A.D. 1910/ 411 S. Pine St. I can't find this church in the phone directory, but I think it can be seen from the freeway. Does anyone have an idea of what the name of the church is now? Thanks for all your help! > > > ==== WASPOKAN Mailing List ==== > Eastern Washington Genealogical Society > http://www.rootsweb.com/~waewgs/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hello, If you are referring to 411 S. Pines in the Spokane Valley, it cannot be seen from the freeway ( I-90). This address is 4.5 blocks south of Sprague Ave. in Opportunity Township. I do not believe that there is a church there now. In my youth, there may have been a Lutheran church there, but I cannot remember. If this is where you are talking about I can contact my dad. He may know the answer. Please contact me if you wish me to pursue this farther. Dale T. Clark dajo12@earthlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Wildwood04@attbi.com To: WASPOKAN-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 7:02 AM Subject: [WASPOKANE] Need help identifying a downtown church 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/3BC.2ACE/1631 Message Board Post: My grandparents were married in 1929 in front of a large brick and stone church with the inscription; Emmanuels Ev. Luth. Church A.D. 1910/ 411 S. Pine St. I can't find this church in the phone directory, but I think it can be seen from the freeway. Does anyone have an idea of what the name of the church is now? Thanks for all your help! ==== WASPOKAN Mailing List ==== Eastern Washington Genealogical Society http://www.rootsweb.com/~waewgs/ ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

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/3BC.2ACE/1631 Message Board Post: My grandparents were married in 1929 in front of a large brick and stone church with the inscription; Emmanuels Ev. Luth. Church A.D. 1910/ 411 S. Pine St. I can't find this church in the phone directory, but I think it can be seen from the freeway. Does anyone have an idea of what the name of the church is now? Thanks for all your help!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAYES-EFFERTZ Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3BC.2ACE/1630 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Johanna Hayes. Migrated from Ireland. Married William Adam Effertz Oct 23, 1892 Her son William Edmund graduated from Gonzaga. She had two brothers Pat and Ned. One owned a tavern that burnt down and one may have been a priest. Her husband died 1895.She remarried Jesse Woods. She died June 15, 1935

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VOGT, FABER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3BC.2ACE/1629 Message Board Post: Looking for an Obit lookup for Josephine VOGT, b. 22 Sept 1889 in Wisconsin, d. 19 Sept 1964 in Spokane County, WA as per SSDI. SSN 536-05-1652