Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Blog

  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...

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

  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 ...

  "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...

  "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...

  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....

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