German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society

by Charles Hansen

The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS) will meet on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 1 to 3 pm in the Primary Room of the Latter-day Saints Church at 10675 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA 98004 with doors opening at 12:45 pm for networking. Enter through the double wooden doors on the right side of the Chapel. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.



Topic: German Immigration Patterns – Since the 17th century, millions of German-speaking emigrants were leaving Europe for places far and wide, especially North America. Who were they? Why did they leave? The answer? It’s complicated. This talk explores waves of emigration in historical context, for reasons of war, religion, politics, weather, economics and other factors. Talk also takes a look at patterns of settlement of German-Americans once they arrived in North America, and its far-reaching effects today.

Presenter: Claire Gebben is the author of the historical novel The Last Blacksmiths (Coffeetown Press, 2014) based on the true story of her German immigrant ancestors. Her family memoir about writing family history, How We Survive Here: Families Across Time, was just published in November 2018. Her articles on blacksmithing, German Separatists, immigration and genealogy have appeared in German Life, Family Chronicle, and other publications. More info about her: http://clairegebben.com.

For more information about our Group, kindly visit our website at https://egsgermangroup.wordpress.com/

Northwest Genealogy Conference

by Charles Hansen

Registration for Northwest Genealogy Conference 2019 is now open.  Early bird prices will continue until April 15, 2019.  Our Key speakers this year are Michael Strauss, Angie Bush and Thomas MacEntee. In addition to our key speakers, we will have many more knowledgeable speakers sharing with us as well.  Visit http://www.nwgc.org for class details and registration information.
Pam LiebeltPublicity ChairStillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society and NwGC 2019

Along with 14 great speakers we’re going to have a lot of fun and great food! Don’t miss the Meet and Greet Taco Bar at Gleneagle Country Club on Wednesday Aug. 14th. “Pirate” Daniel Earl will be the speaker Friday (Ahoy Matey) … what is your choice? Champagne Chicken or Pacific Cod with fresh basil mayo Space is limited and registration is open now at http://www.nwgc.org

Senate Ways & Means Schedules Public Hearing on Closing Vital Records SB 5332

by Charles Hansen

There will be a public hearing on Senate bill 5332 February 19 at 3:30 pm

Members of Senate Ways & Means Committee

SenatorRoomPhone
Rolfes, Christine (D)
Chair		303 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7644
Frockt, David (D)
Vice Chair, Operating, Capital Lead		224 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7690
Mullet, Mark (D)
Capital Budget Cabinet		415 Legislative Building(360) 786-7608
Braun, John (R)
Ranking Member		403A Legislative Building(360) 786-7638
Brown, Sharon (R)
Assistant Ranking Member, Operating		202 Irv Newhouse Building(360) 786-7614
Honeyford, Jim (R)
Assistant Ranking Member, Capital		112 Irv Newhouse Building(360) 786-7684
Bailey, Barbara (R)203 Irv Newhouse Building(360) 786-7618
Becker, Randi (R)316 Legislative Building(360) 786-7602
Billig, Andy (D)307 Legislative Building(360) 786-7604
Carlyle, Reuven (D)233 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7670
Conway, Steve (D)241 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7656
Darneille, Jeannie (D)237 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7652
Hasegawa, Bob (D)223 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7616
Hunt, Sam (D)405 Legislative Building(360) 786-7642
Keiser, Karen (D)219 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7664
Liias, Marko (D)309 Legislative Building(360) 786-7640
Palumbo, Guy (D)402 Legislative Building(360) 786-7600
Pedersen, Jamie (D)235 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7628
Rivers, Ann (R)204 Irv Newhouse Building(360) 786-7634
Schoesler, Mark (R)314 Legislative Building(360) 786-7620
Van De Wege, Kevin (D)212 John A. Cherberg Building(360) 786-7646
Wagoner, Keith (R)109A Irv Newhouse Building(360) 786-7676
Warnick, Judy (R)103 Irv Newhouse Building(360) 786-7624
Wilson, Lynda (R)110 Irv Newhouse Building(360) 786-7632

Wednesday Nostalgia

by Charles Hansen

Who remembers the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle?

Or perhaps the World’s Fair in Spokane, aka Expo ’74?

If you did attend these events, or any other similar, have you written down your experiences there for your posterity??? All you have to do is Google the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 and see the images and write-ups about all the new and fabulous technology shown there to realize that our two world’s fairs did exactly the same thing: Showcased new technology. So do, for the sake of your grandchildren, do scribble down your memories. They will be so glad you did.

Tuesday Trivia

by Charles Hansen

Ever given a thought to street names in a housing subdivision?? There may be genealogy clues hiding there in plain sight.

Take this Oswald street sign. It’s my understanding that the developer can name the streets most anything he wants and he often picks name suitable to the history and goings-on in the community.

In 1912, Ethel and John Peter Oswald bought land west of Spokane and raised a family of five children there. A grandson still owns the original house….. which is one mile from where this sign was erected. Do the folks living along Oswald Street ever give a thought to where the name originates?

My daughter lived in Pullman on Itani Street. She was told that was the developer’s mother-in-law’s name.

Monday Mystery

by Charles Hansen

Know where the World’s Largest Egg Sculpture is?????

Did you guess Winlock, Washington, in Lewis County?

In the 1920s Lewis County was the second largest egg producer in the U.S. So they have this wonderful statue, which they often repaint as the mood strikes, to celebrate their “eggy” history.

Bend Genealogical Society Spring Seminar

by Charles Hansen
Bend Genealogical SocietyBend, Oregon
Dear Genealogical and Historical Society Friends,
We are excited to announce our upcoming Seminar events, which are on two days this year.Warren Bittner, CG, nationally-known genealogist and educator, will be in Bend for a Friday afternoon German research workshop on March 29; and a Saturday all-day Seminar on March 30 with four presentations that will benefit both beginning and advanced genealogists. The Web of Evidence: Proof and DisproofDeath Records as a Starting PointTen Genealogical Lessons I Learned the Hard WayExhausting Research to Find an Impossible Immigrant
PLEASE NOTE: The Seminar events will be at different venues this year than past years.
Friday Workshop:   Williamson Hall, 2200 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701 (We can email a map showing its location in Bend, if needed.) 
Saturday Seminar:  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 60800 Tekampe Rd., Bend OR 97702  As in the past, lunch is included in the cost of the Saturday Seminar. At the Friday afternoon workshop, we will only provide some light snacks. An event flyer and registration form that you may use to inform your members of our Seminar events this year. Payment can be made with check and registration form via US mail. 
Deadline for Registration is March 25.The Seminar flyer and registration form are also available on our website at: http://www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs/springseminar.html Come on one day or two days; and enjoy this year’s Spring learning opportunities with the family history community in Bend. We look forward to meeting your members this year!Sandy Thompson, TreasurerBend Genealogical Societybgs@bendbroadband.com or phone: (541) 317-9553