Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Blog

Genealogical news from Spokane, Washington, USA, and the Inland Northwest.

Friday, December 19, 2025

Christmas Tree Factoids

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  One of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday season is the Christmas tree. They can be seen in homes, public spaces and many promin...
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Collateral Research: DO NOT OVERLOOK!

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  To me, this candle-lighted village epitomizes the concept of collateral research. Everybody in the village knows everybody and most of the...
Friday, December 12, 2025

Go Zags & Other Trivia

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  How many ardent Zags fans known where the name Gonzaga originated? I did not, nor did my rapt-BB-fan-son-in-law.  "Gonzaga was named ...
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

More Random Thoughts

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  "Speaking kindly to others can be a challenge if we are convinced that we can clean up the world with the mop and pail of our own kno...
Friday, December 5, 2025

Random Thoughtful Thoughts

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  "If you aren't where you are, you are no place."  (Col. Potter, M*A*S*H) From Henry David Thoreau: The universe is wider tha...
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Say Goodbye To The Penny

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  Did you catch the recent news story that the U.S. Mint won't be making anymore pennies. Why? Well the story explains that it costs $3....
Friday, November 28, 2025

Christmas Town Names

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  Bet you'd never guess at the number of American towns having Christmas-related names. I was amazed. Consider: Santa, Benewah County, I...
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