Judith Emry was kind enough to send us an updated list of local lineage societies in Eastern Washington and Washington State:
The Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars In The State Of Washington
Contact:
Ms. Judith A. Emry
2307 E. 6th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202-4101
E-Mail: jae1234@comcast.net
National Society Of United States Daughters of 1812, Spokane House Chapter
Contact:
Mrs. Irene Berg
E. 15407 Springfield Ave.
Veradale, WA 99037-9536
(509) 924-9687
E-Mail: IreneRBerg@q.com
National Society Daughters Of the American Colonists, Spokane Falls Chapter
Contact:
Mrs. Deanie Binsfield, Regent
11213 N. Astor Ct.
Spokane, WA 99218-1603
(509) 466-8006
E-Mail: hdbinsfield@comcast.net
National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century, Meetinghouse Hill Chapter
Contact:
Mrs. Debra Clark
11920 E. 38th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99206-6326
(509) 926-0670
E-Mail: deb_wa_clark@ comcast.net
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Lizbeth Turner Tent #4
Contact:
Mrs. Irene Berg
E. 15407 Springfield Ave.
Veradale, WA 99037-9536
(509) 924-9687
E-Mail: IreneRBerg@q.com
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Indexing Project for Washington State City Directories
Charles mentioned this earlier, and then I received the following information from Terri Huntley, Historical Records Project Coordinator for the Washington State Digital Archives:
The Historical Records Project is designed for people to work from home using their computer/internet to transcribe or proofread selected documents (census, military, directories, birth, death, naturalization, and other materials). It isn't necessary to commit to specific hours since you work from your home donating your time at your convenience. The indexing efforts are posted online at the Washington State Digital Archives site: www.digitalarchives.wa.gov
Currently, many of the volunteers are transcribing many of the early Polk Directories that have been scanned at the Washington State Library. (We're working on early Seattle directories right now).
If you’re interested in volunteering, I need to know your spreadsheet preference: Works or Excel and your mailing address. Once we decide on a project to start on, I email a template and mail out paper copies along with postage paid return envelope. Once you have completed the project, you email the file back and return the paper copies in the envelope.
If you’re interested in volunteering, email Terri Huntley at: thuntley@secstate.wa.gov
The Historical Records Project is designed for people to work from home using their computer/internet to transcribe or proofread selected documents (census, military, directories, birth, death, naturalization, and other materials). It isn't necessary to commit to specific hours since you work from your home donating your time at your convenience. The indexing efforts are posted online at the Washington State Digital Archives site: www.digitalarchives.wa.gov
Currently, many of the volunteers are transcribing many of the early Polk Directories that have been scanned at the Washington State Library. (We're working on early Seattle directories right now).
If you’re interested in volunteering, I need to know your spreadsheet preference: Works or Excel and your mailing address. Once we decide on a project to start on, I email a template and mail out paper copies along with postage paid return envelope. Once you have completed the project, you email the file back and return the paper copies in the envelope.
If you’re interested in volunteering, email Terri Huntley at: thuntley@secstate.wa.gov
Thursday, May 28, 2009
New City Directory Website
Miriam Midkiff has started a new website for online City, County, and Rural Directories and it is now open! You can view it at:
http://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/
If you have never used a city or county directory they can be a big help in your research. You may get the address, occupation, and place of work of your ancestor. Some have reverse directories to see who lived at the address before or after your ancestor.
The State of Washington library is using volunteers to extract city directories they have in their library so if you want to volunteer contact Terri Huntley thuntley@secstate.wa.gov
http://sites.google.com/site/onlinedirectorysite/
If you have never used a city or county directory they can be a big help in your research. You may get the address, occupation, and place of work of your ancestor. Some have reverse directories to see who lived at the address before or after your ancestor.
The State of Washington library is using volunteers to extract city directories they have in their library so if you want to volunteer contact Terri Huntley thuntley@secstate.wa.gov
Friday, May 22, 2009
Enter to Win a Lifetime Membership to Footnote.com!
Celebrate Memorial Day by remembering your loved ones with I Remember, a Facebook application created by Footnote. Remember someone with I Remember and then share the page with 5 of your friends and you'll be entered to win a lifetime, All-Access membership to Footnote.com. Click here to learn more.
The 10th Annual Battle of Spokane Falls
The Washington Civil War Association is sponsoring the 10th annual Battle of Spokane Falls and Civil War Reenactment Weekend with living history demonstrations at Riverside State Park (Equestrian Area). This event will be held Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 23rd through the 25th. Although I couldn't find admission prices, last year's admission was $7.00 per adult; those 12 and under were free. I imagine prices will be similar to last year.
For hours, schedule of events, directions, and more details, click here.
For hours, schedule of events, directions, and more details, click here.
Memorial Weekend Open House 2009 - Heritage Funeral Home
Each Memorial Day weekend, the Heritage Funeral Home (508 N Government Way) puts on a weekend-long open house featuring a historic person. Past presentations have included John F. Kennedy, Ulysses S Grant, and even Elvis Presley! In addition to the historic display, military, aerospace, and vintage car displays are also available, along with free refreshments.
Don't forget to check out the thousands of flags at nearby Riverside Memorial Park and Greenwood Memorial Terrace, each one honoring a Spokane or Inland Northwest veteran.
Memorial Weekend Open House 2009
Saturday, May 23 thru Monday, May 25, 2009
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
Join us for our special remembrance of Amelia Earhart. We will have photos, memorabilia and special presentations honoring this "first lady of flight".
We will also have displays honoring our military veterans, an aerospace display, vintage car display, Tree of Remembrance, entertainment and refreshments. There will be a power point presentation at Noon each day by authors of books about Amelia Earhart. There will also be an organ concert each day at 2:00pm in the Heritage Chapel.
Please join us for this special time of remembrance!
Also:
Sunday May 24th
Band Concert at the Cross of Inspiration -- 6:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual Memorial Weekend Band Concert in Greenwood Memorial Terrace at the Cross of Inspiration. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, have a free ice cream bar and enjoy the free concert.
Don't forget to check out the thousands of flags at nearby Riverside Memorial Park and Greenwood Memorial Terrace, each one honoring a Spokane or Inland Northwest veteran.
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Memorial Weekend Open House 2009
Saturday, May 23 thru Monday, May 25, 2009
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
Join us for our special remembrance of Amelia Earhart. We will have photos, memorabilia and special presentations honoring this "first lady of flight".
We will also have displays honoring our military veterans, an aerospace display, vintage car display, Tree of Remembrance, entertainment and refreshments. There will be a power point presentation at Noon each day by authors of books about Amelia Earhart. There will also be an organ concert each day at 2:00pm in the Heritage Chapel.
Please join us for this special time of remembrance!
Also:
Sunday May 24th
Band Concert at the Cross of Inspiration -- 6:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual Memorial Weekend Band Concert in Greenwood Memorial Terrace at the Cross of Inspiration. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, have a free ice cream bar and enjoy the free concert.
FamilySearch Record Search Update: New Brazil, Czech Republic, Italy, and U.S. Records Added
20 May 2009
Thirteen collections were added or updated on the FamilySearch Record Search pilot—over 3.5 million new records. International researchers will be excited to know that collections were added for Brazil, Czech Republic, and Italy.
In the United States, collections were added for Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
These collections can be searched for free at the FamilySearch.org Records Search pilot (click Search Records, and then click Record Search pilot).
Special thanks to the FamilySearch volunteers who helped create the 2 million indexed names published this week!
Collection Name: Brazil Pernambuco Civil Registration 1889–2003
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 470,743
Comments: New — Partial collection (26%), images only
Collection Name: Czech Republic, Northern Bohemia, Litoměřice Archive Church Books 1552–1905
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 54,068
Comments: Updated — Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: Czech Republic, Southern Bohemia, Trebon Archive Church Books, 1650–1900
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 14,646
Comments: Updated— Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: Florida Deaths 1877–1939
Indexed Records: 471,800
Digital Images: 0
Comments: New
Collection Name: Indiana Marriages, 1811–1959
Indexed Records: 153,361
Digital Images: 0
Comments: New — Partial collection (18%).
Collection Name: Italy, Palermo Province, Monreale Diocese, Catholic Church Records, 1530–1919
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 24,705
Comments: New
Collection Name: Massachusetts State Census, 1855
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 13,071
Comments: Updated — Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: Massachusetts State Census, 1865
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 2,222
Comments: Updated — Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: New York State Census, 1865
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 35,851
Comments: New
Collection Name: North Carolina Deaths 1906–1930
Indexed Records: 615,568
Digital Images: 612,154
Comments: New — Index linked to images.
Collection Name: North Carolina, Davidson County Vital Records, 1867–1984
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 79,128
Comments: New — Marriage and death records only.
Collection Name: South Carolina Deaths 1915–1943
Indexed Records: 636,445
Digital Images: 635,098
Comments: New—Index linked to images
Collection Name: South Carolina Deaths 1944-1955
Indexed Records: 231,138
Digital Images: 0
Comments: New
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,500 family history centers in 70 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Thirteen collections were added or updated on the FamilySearch Record Search pilot—over 3.5 million new records. International researchers will be excited to know that collections were added for Brazil, Czech Republic, and Italy.
In the United States, collections were added for Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
These collections can be searched for free at the FamilySearch.org Records Search pilot (click Search Records, and then click Record Search pilot).
Special thanks to the FamilySearch volunteers who helped create the 2 million indexed names published this week!
Collection Name: Brazil Pernambuco Civil Registration 1889–2003
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 470,743
Comments: New — Partial collection (26%), images only
Collection Name: Czech Republic, Northern Bohemia, Litoměřice Archive Church Books 1552–1905
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 54,068
Comments: Updated — Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: Czech Republic, Southern Bohemia, Trebon Archive Church Books, 1650–1900
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 14,646
Comments: Updated— Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: Florida Deaths 1877–1939
Indexed Records: 471,800
Digital Images: 0
Comments: New
Collection Name: Indiana Marriages, 1811–1959
Indexed Records: 153,361
Digital Images: 0
Comments: New — Partial collection (18%).
Collection Name: Italy, Palermo Province, Monreale Diocese, Catholic Church Records, 1530–1919
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 24,705
Comments: New
Collection Name: Massachusetts State Census, 1855
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 13,071
Comments: Updated — Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: Massachusetts State Census, 1865
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 2,222
Comments: Updated — Additional images and localities added.
Collection Name: New York State Census, 1865
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 35,851
Comments: New
Collection Name: North Carolina Deaths 1906–1930
Indexed Records: 615,568
Digital Images: 612,154
Comments: New — Index linked to images.
Collection Name: North Carolina, Davidson County Vital Records, 1867–1984
Indexed Records: ---
Digital Images: 79,128
Comments: New — Marriage and death records only.
Collection Name: South Carolina Deaths 1915–1943
Indexed Records: 636,445
Digital Images: 635,098
Comments: New—Index linked to images
Collection Name: South Carolina Deaths 1944-1955
Indexed Records: 231,138
Digital Images: 0
Comments: New
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,500 family history centers in 70 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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