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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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Family History Blogging Tips and Resources
In anticipation of a series of workshops and classes I will be teaching soon on family history blogging, I’ve put together “Family History Blogging Resources and Tips” as a long list of family history and genealogy blogging tips, techniques, and … Continue reading
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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Check Out Genealogy Insider Blog for News and Tips
Genealogy Insider is the blog for Diane Haddad, Family Tree Magazine blogger and staff member, stuffed with tons of information and resources for family history researchers. She publishes a link roundup called Genealogy News Corral of the latest news, books, … Continue reading
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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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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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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Antique Photographs Improve with Age – Ha!
In “Photographs Look Even Better With 200 Years of Decay,” Ashley Feinberg writes on Gizmodo about the decay of photographs, negatives, and photographic plates in the Library of Congress. While slightly satirical, the artistic quality of the images created by … Continue reading
