Category Archives: West

Our West family begins its genealogy and family history in New York, and then moves into Ontario, Canada, before winding down to start a new homestead in Lenawee County of Michigan in the newly formed farming community of The Township of Raisin. There, the Farlin family marries into the West family and the next generations spread themselves across the planet. We trace our West family roots to Washington State, where some Farlins also followed.

Multnomah County, Oregon, Marriage Indexes Online

Posted on July 30, 2006 by Lorelle VanFossen

Everton Publishers’ Genealogy Blog reports that Genealogical Forum of Oregon has posted Multnomah County, Oregon, Marriage Indexes Online from 1855 to 1904. Multnomah County encompasses the largest city in Oregon, Portland, as well as surrounding communities and towns. If you … Continue reading →


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1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake – US Marines on Guard

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Lorelle VanFossen

On June 29, 1925, an earthquake shook most of the city and surrounding area of Santa Barbara, California, almost to the ground. On the Pacific Coast, backed by the Santa Ynez Mountains, and part of the famous California earthquake zone, … Continue reading →


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Howard William West – USS Arizona Log Book 1924-1925

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Lorelle VanFossen

The USS Arizona was officially launched from Virginian on April 3, 1917, where “she cleared the yard on that date for Norfolk, arriving there on the following day to join Battleship Division 8.” World War I had her staying close … Continue reading →


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US Surname Distribution: Where Was Your Family When?

Posted on May 12, 2006 by Lorelle VanFossen

Hammrick Software’s free online tool, U.S. Surname Distribution is an interesting way to examine the spread of your family names across the United States. Simply type in the last name and choose a census year from among 1850, 1880, and … Continue reading →


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Dedicated to the Daughters of Yesteryear and Tomorrow

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Lorelle VanFossen

Collection compiled in December 25, 1981 – updated May 2006 The following pages are excerpts from a form of collected works, a three generation journal if you will, consisting of thoughts, beliefs, mottoes, experiences, and just the lives of three … Continue reading →


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