Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers presents Jean Wilcox Hibben
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Washington Becomes a State
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Bainbridge Island Genealogical Society Survivors of Disasters
Survivors of Disasters: How Deadly Forces of Nature Impacted our Ancestors’ Lives Friday, September 20, 2024 10:00 am Zoom Only – Please Register L-R: Robin Engel is a retired lawyer and native Washingtonian. Karen Strelow is a retired physical education specialist. Rene Vance is a retired chemical engineer. All three are members of the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society. Click…
German Interest Group of the Eastside Genealogical Society May 2023 Meeting
When: Friday, May 5th, 2023 from 12:30 to 2:30 pm PT Zoom Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/3k3af4cb Topic: “19th Century Germany” The 19th century represents the period of greatest emigration out of Germany, and it is therefore a time of great interest for many German-American family historians. This talk will address, among other things, the topics of geography, politics, and religion…
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This collection includes 42 million records of men who registered with the Selective Service System during and immediately following World War II, between 1940 and 1947. The records span multiple draft registration rounds and include men aged 18 to 64 across 33 states and D.C., offering personal details like addresses, occupations, next of kin, and…
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