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Digging Through Historical Newspapers Online
As my research into the mysteries in and around the conception and birth of Howard W. West Sr., and confirmation of his parents, Walter Ellsworth West and Lula Bell Pinder, I’ve recently discovered that all of the major players, save … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family History Research Notes, Michigan, Places, West
Tagged brunner, digital archives, family history tips, genealogy tips, historical newspapers, howard west, lula bell pinder, maps, metcalf, michigan, newspaper maps, newspapers, pinder, research tips, walter west, west
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Howard W. West Sr. Timeline
I’ve had some challenges researching long lost relatives, but the mysteries and myths in and around my grandfather, Howard W. West Sr., continue to amaze as I dig through his history. The following is what I have at the time … Continue reading
Posted in Family, West
Tagged ana mae larmar, biography, brunner, california, carmen, coast guard, family history, family history research, fay vaughn, fay vaughn west, howard west, howard west sr, larmar, lighthouse, louella pinder, marines, michigan, military, mourhouse, navy, oregon, oregon coast, orphanage, parrett, parrott, perry, perry saville west, perry west, pinder, saville west, timeline, uss arizona, walter ellsworth west, walter west, washington, washington coast, west
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Where Were Turbans Worn in the World in 1925?
According to Wikipedia, the Turban first appeared in the history of clothing early on, highlighting turbans called phakeolis worn by the Byzantine army. My question is where was my grandfather, Howard W. West Sr., that he captured this picture of … Continue reading
Posted in Do You Know These People?, Family, West
Tagged howard west, india, location, mystery photos, photo detective, travel, turbans
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Puget Sound Navy Museum, Bremerton, Washington
This is an unconfirmed picture of what I think is the Naval Base at Bremerton, Washington, circa 1926. It was taken by my grandfather, Howard W. West Sr.. He was on the USS Arizona during its stay there for refitting … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Genealogy Resources, Places, Washington State, West
Tagged bremerton, coast guard, howard west, howard west sr, military, museum, navy, puget sound navy museum, uss arizona, washington, west
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Seattle Coast Guard Museum – The History of the Coast Guard and Pacific Northwest Maritime
There is a Coast Guard Museum in Seattle, Washington. This will be invaluable as I dig more into the lives of my father and his father, both serving in the Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Ocean. The … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Genealogy Resources, Knapp, Places, Washington State, West
Tagged boats, coast guard, coast guard history, family history research, history, howard west, howard west jr, howard west sr, knapp, maritime, military, museum, photo detective, research, resources, revenue cutter service, ships
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Can You Spot the USS Arizona?
My grandfather, Howard William West Sr. served on the USS Arizona in the early 1920s. In researching his life on the ship, culling what information I can from his USS Arizona Log Book 1924-1925 and the History of the USS … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Genealogy Resources, Genealogy Techniques, West
Tagged battleship, coast guard, howard west, military, navy, photo identification, ship, ship identification, uss arizona, vessel
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Searching for Coast Guard Insignias and Ranks
In this photograph of my grandfather, Howard William West Sr. (tallest) and friend, based upon the US Coast Guard Military History PDF file of ratings, ranks, warrant, marks and insignia (PDF File), my grandfather was a Petty Officer, Quartermaster, 2nd … Continue reading
Posted in Do You Know These People?, Family, West
Tagged coast guard, coast guard history, coast guard insignia, howard west, insignia, military, military history, military rank, officer, rank, ranking, uniforms, west
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Find an Image that Defines the Life of a Family Member
The New York Times is launching a new project, “The Lives They Lived: Share Your Photos,” asking the public to contribute a photograph representing the life of a family member or close friend who died this past year. For our … Continue reading
Posted in Anderson, DesRochers, Family, Genealogy News, Knapp, West
Tagged anderson, desrochers, family, family photographs, family pictures, knapp, memories, photography, scrapbook, west
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West and Knapp Families Featured in the Everett Herald, Snohomish County, Washington
This morning, an article in the Everett Herald in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, was published about this blog and my research into my family’s history in the Everett and Snohomish County area of Washington state. Titled “Blogger digs into her … Continue reading
Posted in Elwell, Family, Family News, Knapp, West
Tagged elwell, everett herald, family history, family history news, knapp, newspaper, newspaper article, press, snohomish, snohomish county, washington, west
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The Diary of Hannah Pierce (1835-1873), Lenawee County, Michigan
Researching your family history online can be a challenge. But when you find a wonderful gem in your research, it makes all the struggle worthwhile. Such was the discovery of the mention of my West family members in the Diary … Continue reading
