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# Skagit Valley Genealogy Society

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## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [weBLOG](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/weblog/) - Hello Members and Interested Public, Skagit Valley Genealogical Society (SVGS) is going to host a blog on a trial period for 1 month. If all goes well and the interest is there, we will continue it. On the Blog page at the right column, you will see a Meta where you can Register for our
- [Window(s) to the Past](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/windows-to-the-past/) - Thirty seven (37) years ago, the Skagit Valley Genealogy Society was created. In that time a lot of things happened to give the people in Skagit County the opportunity to pursue family history. Along the way, the non-profit organization was able to create a vital publication (window) that allows us to look back to the
- [George Gilbert Ridgeway](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/george-gilbert-ridgeway/) - The only things I have of my great grandfather are his name and his stories. His name was George Gilbert Ridgeway. He was born in Lacon, Illinois on April 8th, 1871. I never got to know him as he died in 1940 and I was born in 1943. What I know of George Gilbert came
- [Query Edicate](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/query-edicate/) - On Cyndi's List blog I found the following: Common Rules for Posts and Queries: The following are guidelines to help you write the best query you can. Provide whatever information you have whenever possible. Limit each post to one query. Asking multiple questions within a post can make it hard for others to answer you.
- [A Different Time](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/a-different-time/) - Lucky us, to live in the Skagit Valley during the Great Depression and World War II. We grew vegetables and berries, had fruit trees, and kept chickens on our Sedro-Woolley plot and got dairy products from farms on the edge of town. The only things during the war that required our rationing coupons were staples
- [Tell You My Story](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/tell-you-my-story/) - I've been told not to get hung up on name spellings but it is hard. I was born a DASHEL. My father told us that his last name was spelled Daeschle when his father immigrated from Odessa. He also told me that when he was a little boy his grandfather hung himself in his garage.

## Pages

- [Home](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/) - Welcome to Skagit Valley Genealogy website. "We are so thankful for your support and hope you find this webpage informative and helpful to your family history/genealogy search. Any donation you might give would be very appreciated and used to continue improving SVGS. We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation. Your monetary gifts are tax
- [Obituaries](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/obituaries-2/) - Obituaries of Skagit County come from multiple sources. Not all information is available in all obituaries, as some articles may contain only a death or funeral notice. Many of our collection have been donated previous to the organization of the society, and most of these notices do not contain either the newspaper or the date
- [Newsletters](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/newsletters/) - The newsletters produced by the Skagit Valley Genealogical society are "Free". The Archived tab includes most of the newsletters dated between 2001 and 2012. The Newest Letters begin in 2013 to present day. The Journals which are produced mostly in the summer, begin in 2007 and the last one was published in 2014. These newsletters
- [TESTING](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/testing/) - Email Us
- [Meetings/Events Calendar](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/calendars/) - ? 2025 Meeting Schedules General membership meetings in 2025 will be held from 1:00-3:00 pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month in January, February, March , April, May, June, September, October and November at the Burlington Public Library at 803 Washington Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233. We are now holding hybrid membership meetings at the Burlington
- [SVGS History](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/svgs-history/) - OUR ROOTS GO DEEP At the time of this writing on January 1, 2025, the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society is now thirty nine years old. The roots, however, of the society actually go back much further. Many of the original members were part of a study group led by Marjory Johnson. Her interest in the
- [Contacts](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/contacts/) - President – Barbara Johnson Vice President – Pat Hoyrup Secretary – Rene Vance Treasurer – Patty Gowler Membership – Alice Bowden Genealogist -- Portia Stacey Webmaster – George Ridgeway Webmaster Assistant -- Alice Bowden Education -- Eric Pena Publications -- Robin Engel Librarian -- Margie Wilson EMAIL ADDRESS info@skagitvalleygenealogy.org POSTAL ADDRESS Skagit Valley Genealogical Society
- [AboutUs](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/aboutus/) - The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society was founded in Mount Vernon, Washington in January 1987. This society is a nonprofit, non-sectarian organization open to all persons interested in genealogical and historical research in Skagit County. We are located in Northwest Washington State, approximately 50 miles South of the Canadian border and 60 miles North of Seattle.
- [Newest Letters 2021 - 2024](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/newest-letters-2021-2024/) - SVGS Newsletters Note: Due to COVID 19 there was no newsletter written in the Spring of 2020. 2021 2022 2023 2024 No newsletter No newsletter JanFeb2024 No newsletter No newsletter MayJune 2021 MayJune2022 MayJune2023 MayJune2024 SeptOct2021 SeptOct2022 SepOct 2024 NovDec2021 NovDec2022 NovDec 2023
- [Membership](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/membership/) - Joining or Renewing Membership As a Member, you receive many benefits, including our newsletter, a weekly news digest, invitations to monthly meetings, and much more. To see a detailed list of the benefits, click HERE. Dues and Details $20 per year for an individual membership. $25 per year for a family. (A family member is
- [Apply for Membership](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/apply-for-membership/) - Required ( * )
- [Query on the Go](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/query-on-the-go/) - Past Queries The queries on this page are listed with the most recent at the top of the page. To access earlier queries scroll down the page. They are not alphabetized. You can do a control F that will allow you to type in a surname to find the name you are searching. Today's Date:
- [Test Page Contact Form 7](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/test-page/)
- [Membership Benefits](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/membership-benefits/) - As a Member, you receive a one year subscription to the society's publications -- approximately five Newsletters. can submit queries regarding your research to be published in The Newsletter and on the SVGS web site. receive weekly news digest via email. can enhance research skills by attending monthly meetings with educational genealogy presentations. can attend the hybrid
- [FamilyHistoryBook](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/historybook/) - Skagit Family History Books for Sale A collection of Skagit County area Family stories Available in Soft Cover Only “Anders Edvin Johnson immigrated to the United States with a friend in New York City, April 1, 1889 on the S.S. Alaska. After being processed through the Castle Garden Immigrant Receiving Station, they traveled
- [Genealogy Interest Group](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/genealogy-interest-group/)
- [Join Us](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/membership-join/) - This page and the content has been automatically generated for you to give you a basic idea of how a "Join Us" page should look like. You can customize this page however you like it by editing this page from your WordPress page editor.If you end up changing the URL of this page then make
- [Member Login](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/membership-login/)
- [Banner Contest](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/banner-contest/) - When you view any page on this website, you will notice an image at the top of the page. These pictures are called a header. They are 940 × 198 pixels. So landscapes or wide angle shots would be best. We are inviting you to submit your best 10 images unique to Skagit County or
- [Pay Dues](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/pay-dues-2/) - SVGS allows you to pay your dues using PayPal. You do not have to have a PayPal account. Select membership type, then click the yellow Buy Now button. Then click "Pay with Debit or Credit Card." Membership Type Individual $20.00 USD Family $25.00 USD
- [Test Page II - Borders Backgrounds](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/test-page-ii/) - Special Membership Promotional To give you a chance to become a SVGS member to take advantage to attend the seminar at a reduced cost, we are introducing last year's membership rate for a limited time. This is for NEW individual or family members only. Check the appropriate box and don't forget to submit the extra
- [Application & Payment](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/application-payment-form/) - Application Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society. To join you need to complete the two forms below and submit them for enrollment. The spouse or significant other name and email are required only if Family Membership is to be paid. All fields marked with an (
- [ApplicationPayment](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/applicationpayment/) - Price Selection Individual $20.00 USD Family $25.00 USD
- [Test Forminator Payment](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/test-forminator-payment/)
- [SVGS Library](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/svgs-library/) - Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Burlington Public Library 820 E. Washington Ave. Burlington, WA 98233 SVGS Librarian: Margie Wilson Library brochure. The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society Library Collection resides in the Burlington Public Library.Our current holdings include over 1000 printed volumes and an extensive collection of microfilm and computer related products. The SVGS Library is open to
- [Newest Letters 2017 - 2020](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/newest-letters-2017-2020/) - SVGS Newsletters 2017 2018 2019 2020 JanFeb2017 JanFeb2018 JanFeb2019 JanFeb2020 MarApr2017 MarApril2018 MarApr2019 MarApr2020 MayJune2017 MayJune2018 MayJune2019 MayJun2020 SeptOct2017 SeptOct 2018 SeptOct2019 SeptOct2020 NovDec2017 NovDec 2018 NovDec2019
- [Registration](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/registration/) - Membership Application Page Registration - Signup Instructions Please complete this online registration application and click on the submit button (Note: All items marked required must be filled in or the application will not submit). Whether you elect to mail in your membership fee or use PayPal, you need to complete and submit this online application. The
- [Archived](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/archived/) - SVGS Archived Newsletters -- 2001 through 2004 2001 2002 2003 2004 JanFeb2002 JanFeb2003 JanFeb2004 MarApr2001 MarApr2002 MarApr2003 MarApr2004 MayJun2001 MayJun2002 MayJun2003 MayJun2004 SepOct2001 SepOct2002 SepOct2003 SepOct2004 NovDec2002 NovDec2003 NovDec2004 SVGS Archived Newsletters -- 2005 through 2008 2005 2006 2007 2008 JanFeb2005 JanFeb2006 JanFeb2007 JanFeb2008 MarApr2005 MarApr2006 MarApr2007 MarApr2008 MayJun2005 MayJun2006 MayJun2007 MayJun2008 SepOct2005 SepOct2006 SepOct2007
- [Queries of the Past](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/queries-of-the-past/) - Archived Queries Hint: control F will let you find a surname quickly. -------------------------------------------------- Name: E. Dale Hastin Email: edhastin@gmail.com Submitted On: Wed Nov 26 14:44:58 2008 Submitted From: 68.178.2.246 BARTOLINE/BARTOLINI, GAETONI, PANELLA, D'ERRICO, HASTIN Would like to correspond with others researching Pasquale Bartolini b. Italy, d. NY, mar. Elisabetta Gaetoni, b. Italy, d. NY. Their
- [Volunteerism](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/volunteerism/) - We Need YOU and You Need Us SVGS is a member-driven and volunteer-run organization. We could not succeed without the support of our members, and the talents and dedication of our volunteers. The benefits of volunteering include friendship with fellow genealogists, sharing genealogical tips, enhancing your current skills and discovering skills you never knew you
- [Blog-Fest](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/blog-fest/) - I will be the first to admit that I am a poor blogger. Having said that, it is not fair that you suffer the opportunity of going to a blog for genealogy edification. You can learn a lot from a good blog. I located a list of genealogy blogs on the website "The Genealogy Guide"
- [Communities](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/communities/) - This information was compiled by Arnold Stewart of LaConner, Hazer Rasar of Mount Vernon and Steve Johnson of Corkindale. Community Location Alger About one mile East of I-5 exit #240 on Alger Road Allen About four miles North of HWY 20 on Avon Allen Road Alpine See Cavanaugh Atlanta On Samish Island Avon On Avon
- [Journals](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/journals/) - Summer Journals SummerJournal2007 SummerJournal2010 SummerJournal2011 SummerJournal2012 SummerJournal2014
- [Newest Letters 2013 - 2016](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/newest-letters/) - SVGS Newsletters 2013 2014 2015 2016 JanFeb 2013 JanFeb 2014 JanFeb2015 JanFeb2016 MarchApril 2013 MarchApril 2014 MarApr2015 MarApr2016 MayJune 2013 MayJune2014 MayJun2015 MayJune2016 SepOct 2013 SeptOct 2014 SeptOct 2015 SeptOct2016 NovDec 2013 NovDec 2014 NovDec 2015 NovDec2016
- [Queries](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/queries/) - SAMPLE QUERY HARMON & GRACE YOUNGER, Mount Vernon, 1930s - 1940s. I am looking for any information about my great uncle, Harmon Williamson Younger, who was born in Arkansas in 1885 and died in Skagit County in 1946. In the 1930 census, he is shown married to Grace (age 39, proprietor of art shop) and living
- [Ten Reasons](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/ten-reasons/) - To Join A Local Genealogy Society —This article has been reprinted with permission from the author— By Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGRS “But my ancestors are not from this area, so why should I join the local genealogical society?” Are you guilty of this “why should I join” attitude? I know I was several years ago
- [Cemeteries](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/cemeteries/) - Search for cemetery records in Skagit County, WA at by entering a surname and clicking search: Skagit County, WA (31,109 names)All of Find A Grave (107.3 million names)Restrict search to Surname The following two-letter codes are used in denoting cemeteries in Skagit County. Use these codes to find the location of the cemetery you are interested in
- [Burlington Public Library](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/burlington-public-library/) - "Burlington Public Library is located at 820 East Washington Avenue, one block south of Fairhaven at the corner of Washington Avenue and Holly Street. From I-5 traveling North or South: Take exit 230 off I-5 (Burlington/Anacortes) Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp onto Hwy. 20/Rio Vista Ave. From the
- [Publications For Sale](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/publications-for-sale/) - Publications - Ordering Instructions The following is a list of publications for sale. If you have any questions, email or write our genealogist. Click on the printer icon in the column to the right to download and print our application. You can then fill it out and mail to the address listed directly below the printer
- [Chronology (Skagit Local History)](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/chronology-skagit-local-history/) - This information mostly credited to PatO'Leary, Publisher of the Puget SoundMail ; date of publication is unknown. Area First Settlers Date First Enterprise Date Post Office Date Fidalgo Island Lt. Salvadore Fidalgo 1790 (Discovery for Spain) William Munks 1859 Munk's Store 1871 Munks 1870 Guemes Island James Matthew Humphrey P. O"Bryant 1866 Copper Prospecting 1876 Swinomish LaConner
- [Newest Letters 2025 -- 2028](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/newest-letters-2025-2028/) - SVGS Newsletters 2025 2026 2027 2028
- [Contact Us](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/contact-us/) - Skagit Valley Genealogical Society If you have any questions, comments, or would like to get in touch with us, please use the form below. We'll respond as soon as possible
- [Membership-Draft](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/membership-draft/) - Joining or Renewing Membership As a Member, you receive many benefits, including our newsletter, a weekly news digest, invitations to monthly meeting, and much more. To see a detailed list of the benefits, click HERE. Dues and Details $20 per year for an individual membership. $25 per year for a family. (A family member is
- [Pay SVGS Dues](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/membership/pay-svgs-dues/) - Pay your dues with a check or with PayPal (to use PayPal, you do not have to have a PayPal account.) If paying by check, mail it to: SVGS Membership ChairpersonPO Box 192Burlington, Washington 98233-0192 If using PayPal, select membership type below, then click the yellow Buy Now button. Then click "Pay with Debit or
- [Post Your Query](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/post-your-query/) - Complete this form to submit your query. Please include your name and e-mail address. Include as much information as you can about your query. Our society genealogist will receive your query directly to their email address and will respond to you as soon as they can. Please note: Standard Charge for : Obituaries. Funeral Home
- [Query Request](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/query-request/) - Complete this form to submit your query. Please include your name and e-mail address. Include as much information as you can about your query. Our society genealogist will receive your query directly to their email address and will respond to you as soon as they can. Please note: Standard Charge for : Obituaries. Funeral Home
- [Test Forms and Emails](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/test-forms-and-emails/) - Here is a page with a form.
- [Register for our seminar "With Cyndi of Cyndi's List: Dig Deep for Online Genealogy GOLD."](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/register-for-2023-seminar/) - There are two ways to register: To register online, scroll down and fill out the online form. OR To use a mail-in registration, click HERE to access our downloadable registration form. Mail it to: SVGS Seminar PO Box 192 Burlington, WA 98233 Remember to pay the tuition! Online Registration Form Required ( * )
- [My account](https://skagitvalleygenealogy.org/my-account/) - [woocommerce_my_account]

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