July Happenings
The Nourish Our Roots Fund-Raising Campaign was a rousing success! The final member donation total $15,321.00 This is truly an amazing outcome. THANK YOU ALL MANY TIMES OVER!! |
Upcoming Events Genealogical Records Found in New England States
(Classroom & Zoom) Thursday July 10, 2025 – 11 am-12 noon Jennifer Warner will show you the research recourses and methodology to find information on your ancestors in New England – the oldest distinguished region of the United States. Speaker: Jennifer Warner HQRL Classroom
The Puyallup Farmers Market Saturday July 12 – 9 am-3 pm Pioneer Park & Pavilion 330 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA
Management Team Meeting Wednesday July 16 – 12 noon-1 pm HQRL Library Introducing American Ancestors (Classroom & Zoom) Learn what is available to virtual viewers, how to navigate their website, explore the databases, find subject guides, research templates and more. Thursday July 24 – 11 am-12 noon HQRL classroom Speaker: Claire Vail
MANAGEMENT TEAM POSITION OPPORTUNITIES
Management Team Secretary; Bookstore Manager; Newsletter Editor
July Bookstore Specials How to Climb Your Family Tree, Genealogy for Beginners By Harriet Stryker-Rodda Covers starting research, finding clues in family keepsakes, and utilizing various records like census, church, and vital records. The book also introduces pedigree charts, family group sheets, and research logs. Was $8, July Special Price $4
Unlocking the Secrets in Old Photographs By Karen Frisch-Ripley The author explains methods of analyzing photographs historically. She outlines how you can recognize architecture, clothing, monuments, and other objects in photos and where you can find additional help. Was $12.50, July Special Price $6.25
Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature By Charles W. Bardsley A masterly work on Puritan and other English naming practices. Those involved in New England genealogy will appreciate Bardsley’s lively discussion of the eccentricities of Puritan naming practices. Names were frequently derived from the Bible, virtues, or even phrases. (Names like Increase, Reliance, Welcome, and Pardon Merciful, Accepted, Truth, and Temperance). Was $17.50, July Special Price $8.75 |
 In Memory Carolyn L. Harkness, a devoted wife, loving homemaker, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, in Puyallup, Washington, at the age of 83. Carolyn was involved at HQRL for over 25 years. She was a member of the management team for most of those years. She contributed on the management team as the Class coordinator, Volunteer coordinator, and Office Manager at various times during her years of volunteer work. She also took on special projects and assisted on many other projects at HQRL. She could always be counted on to support our fund-raisers (e.g. Autumn Quest, Summer Quest, Books on the Road). She was also the internet research person. |
Robert G. Harkness, 86, of Puyallup, Washington, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025. He did not do in-library support, though he provided advice.and would step up to help with fixing items. He always had a smiling face when encouraging others. Bob was an excellent wood craftsman and his creations were often donated to the library for fund raising projects. |
| Heritage Quest Research Library | 2102 E. Main Ave., Suite #105 | Puyallup, WA 98372 US |
Jean Wilcox Hibben; PhD, MA, former So. Cal. college speech professor (MA – Speech Communication; PhD – Folklore), is a national speaker and author. A member of the DAR, she is the former director and current family history consultant for the Corona, CA FamilyHistory Center, has worked on background research for two genealogy television programs, and was a host for podcasts on social history. A former Board-Certified genealogist with over 45 years of research experience, she is a former board member of APG and past president of the Corona Genealogical Society, as well as webmaster for that same organization; and participant on a number of other society boards. Jean writes the “Aunty Jeff” column for the Informer, the newsletter of the Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society. Her website: circlemending.org.
Citing Your Sources: It’s Easier Than You Think! September 18, 2025 11am to 12pm PDT (in person only at HQRL) LEARN MORE HERE!
What’s your family’s story? We can help you explore your family heritage! 
Claire Vail Claire Vail has twenty years of experience as a digital marketing and content strategist for high-profile institutions in higher education, publishing, and media. Before joining American Ancestors, she was Director of Web Communications at Tufts University, where she oversaw the implementation of large-scale website redesign and content management implementation projects for several Schools, including the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Claire has a master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University and a second master’s in English literature from the University of Delaware, with a concentration in eighteenth century British and American studies. Her ancestry is Northern Italian (though Ancestry insists she’s actually French and German), British and Irish. Her interest in family history stems from finding her great grandmother’s name on a ship manifest from Palermo, a single line that listed her as “housewife” and “illiterate.” Claire is hoping to continue researching her ancestry back as far as possible, and to visit Udine, the town in the Friuli region of Northern Italy, to meet her cousins and learn more from them about the family. 
Claire Vail has twenty years of experience as a digital marketing and content strategist for high-profile institutions in higher education, publishing, and media. 
Jennifer Warner has worked in both public and special libraries from 1990-2019, most recently as a reference librarian from 2001-2019. She has also been doing genealogy for over 42 years. She has been the editor of a Civil War Roundtable Newsletter for over 12 years. Jennifer has been active and continues to participate in many genealogical and lineage societies including the Du Page County Historical Museum. She loves helping people learn about their heritage. When: 
Mary Kircher Roddy, Certified Genealogist, is also a Certified Public Accountant. She lectures in Washington State and across the Us and is a regular presenter for LegacyFamilyTree Webinars. Mary’s list of publications is long and varied. She is currently a trustee for the Board of Certification of Genealogists. More about Mary can be found at https://www.mkrgenealogy.com 
Daniel Horowitz