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Uncovering the Past on Place Names
In another brilliant family history and local history piece, Winquatt of Musings of the History Queen brings us “The mystery of Justin Chenoweth.” In The Dalles, Oregon, Chenoweth’s name (spelled Chenowith by the locals) is plastered all over town. There’s … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy Resources, Michigan, Oregon, Places, Washington State, Wisconsin
Tagged cities, family history tips, genealogy tips, history, locations, michigan, naming things, oregon, place names, states, towns, washington, wisconsin
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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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Genealogy, Archives, Libraries, and Museums Resources for States in the US
Top 75 State Genealogy Websites of 2012 by Rich Crume of Family Tree Magazine is an extensive listing of US State Archives, libraries, museums, and other online resources to help you with your family history research. For my own research, … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy Resources, Places
Tagged archives, death indexes, family history online research, family history research, genealogy research, indiana, library, michigan, museums, north dakota, oklahoma, online resources, oregon, research, south dakota, state archives, states, washington
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Results and Impact of the Everett Herald News Coverage
I’m humbled and overwhelmed with the results and impact of the Everett Herald story of my West and Knapp Families in Snohomish County, Washington. I’ve a long list of people to email and call and I’m slowly going through the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Family News
Tagged everett herald, family, family history news, in the news, knapp, news, news story, snohomish county, washington, 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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Everett and Snohomish County, Washington, Research Resources
As I dig into the more recent history of my family, Snohomish County and Everett, Washington, and the surrounding areas played a huge part not just in my life, education, and culture, but also to several branches of my family, … Continue reading
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Tagged anderson, everett, everett history, family research, knapp, washington, washington history, wayne knapp, west
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History of Portland, Oregon, Helps Genealogists
Genealogy Help (GenHelp) has just released a History of Portland, Oregon as part of their ongoing emphasis on the history of Oregon Genealogy. The new manuscript for History of Portland, Oregon can be found on the Access Genealogy website, and … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy Resources, West
Tagged brunner, bud west, howard west, louella, mystery, oregon, parrett, pinder, portland, unknown, washington, west
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Howard “Bud” West (1937-2006)
My father, Howard W. West, died a few days ago. There will be a memorial service Wednesday, October 25, 2006, from 6-8PM at Solie Funeral Home, 3301 Colby Avenue, Everett, Washington. Howard W. West Jr., was also known as “Bud” … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Genealogy News, West
Tagged bud west, coast guard, everett, howard west, king county, lake stevens, lockeed, marysville, seattle, snohomish, todds shipyards, washington, west
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Snohomish County: An Illustrated History Book
It took ten years but the amazing book on the history of Snohomish County, Washington, is now available. “Snohomish County: An Illustrated History” features 432 pages packed with geological, environmental, historical, social, and political history of Snohomish County. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Elwell, Family, Knapp, Places, Washington State, West
Tagged bud west, elwell, howard west, knapp, robert knapp, shohomish, washington, wayne knapp, west
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