http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/ 2012-05-18T11:00:19-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/ http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2007-04-09T20:09:06-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:1910_us_census?rev=1176163746&do=diff The WAGenWeb community has collectively indexed the 1910 census for Washington State. The TCGS indexed Franklin County, available here; Benton County was indexed by the East Benton County Historical Society and is available at their site. The Franklin County census information is organized by surname. Open the file for the surname of interest. text/html 2012-03-11T21:38:35-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:aboutus?rev=1331516315&do=diff to the Tri-Cities, Washington, comprising Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and the surrounding communities of West Richland, Benton City, Prosser, Othello, Connell and Hermiston, Oregon. We are located in the southeast corner of Washington State (map) at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers. text/html 2011-03-11T23:05:10-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:albertzaneisabellecharlesfamily?rev=1299902710&do=diff A brief summation of Albert H. Zane and Isabelle Charles: Parents: In 1852, Albert’s father, Albert Jackson Zane moved as a child with his family from Ohio to California. (Wife - Minerva and children - Georgia, Clara Bell and Albert Herman). He later moved to Whatcom Co. in Washington and established a dairy. Isabelle’s father, Alexander Charles, was an early pioneer in Whatcom County. text/html 2009-07-10T01:30:07-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:archiemcintyreaudreysaundersfamily?rev=1247203807&do=diff Archie and Audrey Mclntyre are found in the 1930 census living in Finley, Benton, Washington. At the time, they had six children: Robert, Harvey, George, Alice, Orville and Dorothy. (Three other children later graced their family: Betty, Roy and Charles.) text/html 2011-03-11T23:14:22-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:arthurevettnettiegreerfamily?rev=1299903262&do=diff The Arthur and Nettie Evett family were among the early settlers living in the town of Hanford Washington during the 1920 census. This genealogical report was prepared by a non-family member, Steven Roblyer. It consists of Arthur's parents, William Harrison Evett and Amanda Tucker and Nettie's parents Joshua Greer and Mary Margaret Clark. Also included are their six children Lloyd, Embeson, Joshua Harold, William Audley, Leonard Ormas, Leona Lou and Delor. text/html 2012-01-05T20:32:47-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:aug2007dec2008?rev=1325813567&do=diff This is a comprehensive calendar for TCGS activities. Addresses and phone numbers for the location specified are listed on the current calendar. This calendar remains here as an indication of what activities happened in the previous years. August 2007SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday 1 TCGS Board Meeting, 7pm, Richland Maintenance Shops 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TCGS General Meeting, 5pm Howard Amon Park North Shelter 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 … text/html 2012-05-17T04:10:06-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:calendar?rev=1337242206&do=diff This is a comprehensive calendar for TCGS activities. It is meant to inform you of the dates and times of our meetings. It also helps those who schedule meetings avoid overlapping another meeting. For more details on our monthly meetings see Meeting & Events. For more learning opportunities see the Seminars page text/html 2010-04-18T21:29:27-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:carolyn_oster?rev=1271640567&do=diff To contact Carolyn Oster send email to: text/html 2011-05-31T05:09:03-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:cemetery_records?rev=1306832943&do=diff There are several source of online cemetery records including * Tombstone Transcription Project for Benton County * Tombstone Transcription Project for Franklin County * Internment.net for Benton County * Internment.net for Franklin County text/html 2011-03-22T03:30:41-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:classes?rev=1300779041&do=diff TCGS occasionally sponsors classes, usually several sessions over several weeks, on different topics. If you have a topic you would like to see covered in a series of classes, contact us using the tcgscontact@gmail.com address. Current Class Schedule No classes are currently scheduled. text/html 2010-06-29T21:30:20-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:contactus?rev=1277861420&do=diff * For general items, contact us at * For research or research questions, contact us at * For membership information or to change your address or email on our lists, contact us at * For publication exchanges, contact us at * For issues related to the web site, contact our web master at text/html 2008-09-16T20:03:20-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:crehst_museum?rev=1221609800&do=diff Contact CREHST by phone: 509 943-9000 Contact CREHST by e-mail: crehstmuseum@crehst.org text/html 2010-02-10T18:14:34-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:dee_ann_price?rev=1265843674&do=diff To contact Dee Ann Price email her at Phone at 627-6688 text/html 2012-05-06T17:03:07-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:earlierminilessons?rev=1336338187&do=diff Previous Mini-Lessons -- 1/2 hours sessions before the monthly General Meeting TCGS presents tutorials in genealogical research methods and techniques starting at 6:15, just prior to our regular monthly meetings. This is the list of lessons taught in previous years. text/html 2012-05-10T23:01:43-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:earliermonthlyupdated?rev=1336705303&do=diff 2010 * [ December Monthly Update] * [ November Monthly Update] * [October Monthly Update] * [ September Monthly Update] * [ August Monthly Update] * [ June Monthly Update] * [ May Monthly Update] * [ April Monthly Update] * [ March Monthly Update] * [ February Monthly Update] * [ January Monthly Update] text/html 2012-05-12T15:59:14-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:education?rev=1336852754&do=diff TCGS offers a variety of methods to extend your genealogical knowledge and your family history research. Pick the ones that fits your available time and learning style. Choose from: State and National Seminars -- Libraries -- Trips -- Classes text/html 2008-01-01T19:44:51-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:educationchair?rev=1199234691&do=diff To contact the TCGS Education Chairman, send email to Margie Beldin at: text/html 2010-02-23T15:12:45-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:ernestgrinerjenniehortonfamily?rev=1266955965&do=diff Ernest Richard Griner Ernest Richard GRINER was born on 12 Jul 1885 in the state of Kansas. He appeared in the census on 16 Apr 1910 in Moscow, Latah, Idaho. Ernest is listed as the son of George W. Griner. He is age 24, single, and not working at this time. He was born in Kansas, his father in Pennsylvania and his mother in Indiana. He appeared in the census on 28 Apr 1910 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington. Ernest R. is listed as age 24, born in Kansas, his father born in Pennsylvania… text/html 2012-05-17T05:59:59-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:events?rev=1337248799&do=diff * Date: second Wednesday of each month (except for July). * Time: The meeting start at 7 pm. There will be no mini class. * Location: Parkview Estates at 7820 W Sixth Avenue in Kennewick, WA. See the [December 2009 Monthly Update] for directions and a map. text/html 2012-03-26T18:08:27-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:facts_for_conducting_research?rev=1332799707&do=diff Early History Benton County Benton County was formed in 1905. It's parent counties are Yakima and Klickitat. The book “Records of Yakima County, WA 1869-1907 and Benton County, WA 1905-1907 Death Records” contains the following quote which provides insight into early records for Benton County. text/html 2010-07-02T17:12:39-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:family_history_classes?rev=1278105159&do=diff Free family history classes are offered at the Richland Family History Center. See the the Calendar or the Monthly Update for the latest classes. You are not required to sign up, but please do so as a courteous gesture. This allows the center to advise you of last minute changes should they be necessary. The selection of classes includes: text/html 2010-03-31T21:59:55-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:faydavisthelmarogersfamily?rev=1270087195&do=diff Fay A Davis Fay A. DAVIS was born on 11 May 1898 in Milton, Umatilla Co., OR. He died on 24 Oct 1972 in Richland, Benton Co., WA. He was buried on 27 Oct 1972 in Richland, WA,Sunset Memorial Gardens. Fay married Thelma Lucille ROGERS, daughter of Edward N. ROGERS and Hattie L. (SCHRIMSHER?) about 1922 probably in Umatilla co., OR. Thelma was born on 12 Oct 1898 in Tarkio, Atchison Co., MO. She died on 6 Oct 1970 in Richland, Benton Co., WA. she was buried on 8 Oct 1970 in Richland, WA, Sunset … text/html 2011-05-31T17:39:56-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:february_2006?rev=1306877996&do=diff Margie Beldin shared with us a wealth of knowledge on the use of city directories as original genealogical sources, as well as finding aids. City Directories are a door to door yearly canvasing of the given city or region and may show residence, occupation, place of business, and other tidbits. They may include deaths and moves within the year, widows, and who is living at the same address. They give names of churches, cemeteries, societies, schools, local officials, and businesses contemporary … text/html 2008-01-01T20:19:22-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:fgs_2006_conference_speaker_recordings?rev=1199236762&do=diff In 2006 FGS held their conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Many of the sessions, over 200 by 100 speakers from the US, Canada, England and Ireland, were audio recorded. These recordings are available for downloading and playing on your computer at <http://www.lulu.com/fgs2006>. text/html 2011-02-28T18:49:37-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:fhc_resources?rev=1298936977&do=diff * Online resources accessible at Family History Centers are: * Ancestry Library Edition (new 2/2011) * [Available US Censuses] (new 2/2011) -- listing of the US Census records accessible at the Richland FHC or at your home either for free or through your local library (free with a library card). * [Godfrey Library collection] (updated 11/2009) -- Godfrey Memorial Library has an extensive collection of essential resources to assist genealogical and historical research. Resources inclu… text/html 2009-02-08T02:57:00-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:focus_groups?rev=1234079820&do=diff A focus group isn’t a class – you are expected to bring and share information also. Join a group or groups – learn with and teach other TCGS members with similar interests! Below are the descriptions of the current Focus Groups with contact information: text/html 2005-11-05T19:03:36-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:forty_year_index?rev=1131235416&do=diff Index to Articles in the Tri-City Genealogy Society's Bulletin The Tri-Cities Genealogical Society has published its Bulletin since its inception in 1961. During our 40th Anniversary year, a cumulative index to the article titles through 2000 was created. This page provides access to that index. text/html 2010-02-12T08:16:47-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:general_electric_newsletter?rev=1265980607&do=diff General Electric ran the Hanford Reservation for the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) from 1949 through 1964. The GE Newsletters, a publication of 8-10 pages per issue, contained company news, awards, etc. and many pictures. The GE Newsletters for 1959 - 1964 are available at the Mid-Columbia Library in Kennewick. text/html 2010-02-23T15:11:58-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:georgethompsonlaurarandallfamily?rev=1266955918&do=diff George Edward Thompson 1873 - 1962, Prior to marriage George Edward Thompson began life on 7 August 1873 in London, England as the son of Joseph Thompson and Lucy Mary Verner. The family, including daughter Leah, emigrated from England to the US in about 1878. Their first home was in Pennsylvania. They then moved to Greenwood County, Kansas prior to 1880 where George and his six siblings grew up. In 1900 George is living with Richmond A Randall and his wife Evelin and working as a farm laborer.… text/html 2011-05-30T20:41:53-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:harrykobesloiswilliamsfamily?rev=1306802513&do=diff Harry Wynard Kobes Harry Wynard KOBES was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Muscatine, Muscatine, Iowa USA. He appeared in the census on 12 Jun 1900 in Muscatine. Muscatine Iowa USA. He appeared in the census on 19 Apr 1910 in Grand Rapids. Kent, Michigan, USA. Copy of Registration Card in KOBES compiled records. text/html 2010-03-18T17:04:22-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:henrycarrattlouvinahooker?rev=1268946262&do=diff Henry P Carratt HB Carratt's great grandfather is the earliest known ancestor, He was found only in his son's Henry B Carratt's death record. Apparently he was the last generation who stayed in England. Henry B Carratt HB Carratt's grandfather was the one who emigrated from England, to Ontario Canada before 1851 with his wife Sarah and son George Henry. He later immigrated to Iowa about 1861. At the age of 70 he moved to Washington and purchased land on 29 Mar 1887 in Klickitat County, W… text/html 2007-04-21T18:19:03-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:index?rev=1177193943&do=diff Index to Articles in the Tri-City Genealogy Society's Bulletin The Tri-Cities Genealogical Society has published its Bulletin since its inception in 1961. In 2007 we added index entries for the last 5 years of our bulletin -- the index now cover 1961 through 2006. This page provides access to that cumulative index. text/html 2006-06-06T02:27:37-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:introductory_material_in_the_1964_polk_directory?rev=1149575257&do=diff The introductory material found in the 1964 Polk Directory for the Tri-Cities provides the following quote about Richland: “In 1910 the small farming community of Richland was first incorporated and by the beginning of World War II boasted a population of about 250 people. Shortly after December 1, 1942, the town was taken over by the Federal Government by condemnation proceedings as a part of the 600 square mile reservation for the Hanford Engineering Works. Richland ceased to exist as a corp… text/html 2011-05-20T16:23:23-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:janis_littlefield?rev=1305923003&do=diff To contact Janis Littlefield send email to: text/html 2011-02-11T17:01:12-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:john_covey?rev=1297461672&do=diff To contact John Covey send email to: text/html 2012-04-23T04:27:05-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:join?rev=1335169625&do=diff Membership is open to anyone interested in genealogical study and research. The society is non-sectarian and visitors are always welcome at all functions. * free use of Society resources, * a subscription to the Tri-City Genealogical Society Bulletin, * publication of your pedigree, surnames being researched, family group sheets, and queries in the Society's Bulletin, * access to the MembersOnly section of the TCGS web site. This section of the web site contains: * Electronic copi… text/html 2010-04-18T21:38:45-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:lee_smith?rev=1271641125&do=diff To contact the TCGS Ancestor Hunt Coordinator, send email to Lee Smith at: text/html 2012-05-16T13:46:19-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:libraries?rev=1337190379&do=diff The TCGS library includes 2,900 books, 450 periodicals, 200 CDs, 3000 microfilms and thousands of microfiche. Below are the catalogs for these resources to help you prepare for a visit to our library. Our catalogs have been reorganized and updated. The catalogs for books, fiche and CDs have been expanded to include short descriptions of each book/fiche/CD that often including the surnames included or the counties covered. Each catalog is a work-in-progress, and will be updated periodically. text/html 2012-05-16T14:23:54-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:links?rev=1337192634&do=diff Links to neighboring societies: * Eastern Washington Genealogical Society, northeast of us, * Yakima Valley Genealogical Society, to the west, * Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society, northwest of us, * Whitman County Genealogical Society, east of us, and * Blue Mt. Genealogical Society, south of us in Oregon. text/html 2011-03-11T23:09:09-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:localresearchcollection?rev=1299902949&do=diff TCGS genealogy classes (one in fall 2007 and one in 2009) have used local families from the 1920s and 1930s as subjects for research. Below is a list of the families investigated where we have collected and written up the research. Typically both a written description and the collection of documents that back the description are available to share with you should one of these families be of interest to you. text/html 2006-05-28T16:12:05-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:lookup_form?rev=1148847125&do=diff Your Information Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: _____ Zipcode: __________________ Phone: (____)_____________________________ Email: __________________________________ For lookups and photocopying from document that are already indexed and are in our TCGS Library or are indexed via our Searc… text/html 2011-03-11T20:57:04-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:lookup_schoolrecords?rev=1299895024&do=diff School Records Lookup Form text/html 2011-05-20T16:34:50-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:lookups?rev=1305923690&do=diff For Lookups and photocopying from resources that are already indexed and are in our TCGS Library, we will do a lookup for a single name (including spelling variations) in a single resource plus up to 5 photocopies from that resource for a $5.00 non-refundable donation. Additional copies are 15 cents each. text/html 2008-02-13T02:28:16-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:lost_found?rev=1202887696&do=diff Several TCGS members have found or purchased heirloom items that they couldn't leave where they were -- whether it was the antique shop, estate sales or the local library's book exchange room. These items are posted here and announced in our bulletin so possibly they can be discovered. text/html 2005-10-31T00:18:17-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:map?rev=1130735897&do=diff * Pacific Northwest * South-central Washington State * Benton and Franklin Counties * Where the Snake joins the mighty Columbia River. * Serving primarily Benton and Franklin Counties and the three communities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. * But members also come from Othello and Connell (WA) and Hermiston (OR). text/html 2011-05-20T16:22:19-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:margie_beldin?rev=1305922939&do=diff To contact Margie, send email to: text/html 2010-08-13T03:34:03-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:membership_chair?rev=1281684843&do=diff To contact the TCGS Membership Chairman send email to: text/html 2012-05-10T23:02:36-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:monthlyupdate?rev=1336705356&do=diff The Monthly Update is a two page summary of current TCGS news, educational opportunity schedules and future meetings. 2012 * [January Monthly Update] * [February Monthly Update] * [March Monthly Update] * [April Monthly Update] * [May Monthly Update] text/html 2010-10-26T02:55:21-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:nancy_gibbs?rev=1288076121&do=diff To contact Nancy Gibbs send email to: text/html 2010-02-15T17:47:30-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:other_articles_pictures_of_genealogical_interest?rev=1266274050&do=diff On Sundays the Tri-City Herald published a column title “A Look Back: ...”. It includes 3 short articles titled “10 years ago”, “25 years ago” and “50 years ago”. Sometimes these articles include pictures. Some of the articles or pictures are: text/html 2010-04-19T19:51:49-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:other_memorabilia?rev=1271721109&do=diff Several TCGS members have found heirloom items that they couldn't leave where they were -- whether it was the antique shop or the local library's book exchange room. These items are posted here and announced in our bulletin so possibly they can be discovered. text/html 2007-01-21T15:20:23-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:other_pictures_of_genealogical_interest?rev=1169410823&do=diff On Sundays the Tri-City Herald published a column title “A Look Back: ...”. It includes 3 short articles titled “10 years ago”, “25 years ago” and “50 years ago”. Sometimes these articles include pictures. Some of the picture are: text/html 2011-06-03T16:26:44-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:otherlibraries?rev=1307132804&do=diff Gage Blvd. Family History Center * Address is 895 Gage Blvd, Richland WA 99352 (509) 628-8332 * Email address is: * Hours are: * Tues 10am - 8:30pm * Wed 10am - 3pm and 6 - 8:30pm * Thurs 10am - 3pm * Sat (coming soon) 10am - 3pm text/html 2010-04-19T19:50:28-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:photographs?rev=1271721028&do=diff This page contains lost photographs. Several TCGS members have found heirloom photos that they couldn't leave where they were -- whether it was the antique shop or the local library's book exchange room. These items are posted here and announced in our bulletin so possibly they can be discovered. text/html 2010-04-18T21:28:19-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:phyllis_andresen?rev=1271640499&do=diff To contact Phyllis Andresen send email to: text/html 2006-10-25T00:15:01-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:printable_form?rev=1161749701&do=diff Membership Form Memberships are on a calendar year basis; single membership, full year is $20. Family membership (two or more at the same postal address) is $25. After July 1, half price. Date:________ Amount enclosed: $________ Name(s):___________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________ City:_______________________ State:_______ Zip:______________________ Phone: #________________ E-mail:____________… text/html 2010-03-13T19:06:30-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:program_chairman?rev=1268525190&do=diff To contact our VP & Program Chairman send email to: text/html 2012-01-13T03:07:32-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:recent_changes?rev=1326442052&do=diff This is the log of substantial additions to our website. Individual items may be added without being posted here. Examples are individual entries on our multi-generational picture page and our other articles and pictures of genealogical interest page. text/html 2012-04-23T04:24:59-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:research?rev=1335169499&do=diff Research Background * Important facts for conducting research in Benton and Franklin Counties. * Some Benton and Franklin County records are available at the Washington State Digital Archives. * Some Benton and Franklin County records have been archived at the Washington State Archives Central Regional Branch. Visit this site to determine what you can access at the archive and what you must access at the county courthouse. text/html 2011-03-11T21:14:27-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:research_citydirectories?rev=1299896067&do=diff City/County Directories and Telephone Books text/html 2005-11-11T01:29:02-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:research_old?rev=1131690542&do=diff Research Background * Important facts for conducting research in Benton and Franklin Counties. * Some Benton and Franklin County records have been archived at the Washington State Archives Central Regional Branch. Visit this site to determine what you can access at the archive and what you must access at the county courthouse. text/html 2011-03-11T20:57:06-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:research_schoolrecords?rev=1299895026&do=diff School Records text/html 2011-05-20T16:33:15-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:research_sources?rev=1305923595&do=diff The TCGS Researchers can check the resources listed below for you. For multiple lookups or for checking resources in another location (Richland Library, Mid Columbia Library), we will do 2 hours of research and make up to 10 photocopies from those resources for a $20 non-refundable donation. Additional photocopies are 15 cents each. text/html 2010-04-18T21:28:51-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:richard_allen?rev=1271640531&do=diff To contact Richard Allen send email to: text/html 2011-11-08T01:58:34-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:search?rev=1320735514&do=diff On-line, Searchable Records Several sets of local records either exist on-line or have an on-line index. The descriptions below include the type of record and how to get access to the records. Some of these record sets are held by TCGS and copies of the original record can be had by contacting the TCGS Researchers. Other sets are accessed through other organizations. Each description below provides guidance on how to access the records. text/html 2012-03-10T18:16:57-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:search2?rev=1331421417&do=diff Images * Marlin's Columbia Photography - Professional Photography 1950-2007 * North Light Studio - Professional Photography 1979-2001 * Wendland's Photography- Professional Photography 1978-2002 * General Electric Newsletter - Photos from the Newsletters published in 1963 * [Images of America: Early Pasco (Washington)] - Photo Essay and History of Pasco (indexed by Susan Faulkner) * [Images of America: Kennewick (Washington)] - Photo Essay and History of Kennewick (indexed by Sus… text/html 2006-05-27T17:04:52-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:search_old?rev=1148763892&do=diff On-line, Searchable Records The Tri-City Genealogical Society has indexed several sets of local records including: * 1910 US Census for Franklin County, Washington * Obituaries published in the Tri-City Herald, from January 2000 to the present * World War I Draft Registrations for Benton County, Washington * Reprints of photographs taken by the North Light Studio of Richland, Washington between 1979 and 2001. Please note that lookup in this collection is not by the TCGS but instead i… text/html 2012-05-12T16:13:00-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:seminar_conferences?rev=1336853580&do=diff Seminars and conferences are an excellent way to broaden your education. Below is a selection of national seminars & conferences. See the WSGS newsletter for the current Washington state seminars. Local May 12 -- The Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society Spring Seminar. Speakers are Cyndi Ingle Howells of Cyndi's list and Emily D. Aulicino. See <http://www.tpcgs.org/seminar.html> for details. text/html 2011-05-30T20:10:23-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:shannon?rev=1306800623&do=diff Contact Shannon about the photo of the Wisconsin Pioneers at text/html 2010-04-18T21:00:13-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:sharon_vaughn?rev=1271638813&do=diff To contact the coordinator, send email to Sharon Vaughn at: text/html 2010-04-18T21:27:29-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:susan_faulkner?rev=1271640449&do=diff To contact Susan Faulkner send email to: text/html 2008-03-18T01:28:07-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:swedishchurchrecords?rev=1205818087&do=diff Do you have Swedish ancestry? The Family History Center Services Portal gives free access to the Swedish Church Records archive through Genline.com. What is the Swedish Church Records archive? Genline's Swedish Church Records archive consists of photographic quality images scanned from microfilm of the original church records. These microfilms are direct copies of the masters kept at the Swedish National Archives in Stockholm. text/html 2011-11-07T17:27:06-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:tcgs_programs_through_the_years?rev=1320704826&do=diff Date Topic Presenter Notes Location TCGS Programs for 2011 Jan 12, 2011 Family Search Wiki Research Wayne Ross Researcher/FHC Librarian Parkview Estates Feb 9, 2011 [Southern States Research] Dee Ann Price Director Gage Family History Center Parkview Estates Mar 9, 2011 Books, Books, Books Mikal McKinnon for Sandra Floberg Researcher/ DAR State Officer, TCGS Officer Parkview Estates Apr 13, 2011 Computer Age To… text/html 2010-04-18T23:53:41-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:tcgs_researchers?rev=1271649221&do=diff * Email your questions prior to engaging our research service to: * Send your research requests, with a check and an SASE, to text/html 2011-06-29T23:58:33-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:tcgs_resources?rev=1309406313&do=diff This page has been moved to TCGS Library Resources text/html 2010-07-30T17:17:24-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:tcgs_webmaster?rev=1280524644&do=diff * Send email to: text/html 2010-02-23T15:19:50-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:thomasjorcuttlouisaturkfamily?rev=1266956390&do=diff When the class assignment was given out for the 2009 genealogy class I received the T. J. Orcutt children in the 1920 Benton School District 27 census, taken on May 1, 1920. Starting with the 1920 census for Benton County I worked my way back for Thomas and his wife Louisa. I will relate the family history from the oldest entry coming forward to 1930. text/html 2010-08-20T18:45:10-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:tri-citygenealogicalsociety?rev=1282344310&do=diff this is a test. text/html 2012-05-12T16:00:27-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:trips?rev=1336852827&do=diff TCGS Annual Spring Ancestor Hunt to the Family History Library TCGS sponsors a yearly trip to Salt Lake City for a week of researching in the Family History Library for TCGS members, prospective members, and guest relatives from around the US. The 2013 Ancestor Hunt will be TBD with research time in the library from Monday-Saturday. text/html 2009-03-05T01:46:10-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:turnoffautoplay?rev=1236235570&do=diff is a 4-page step-by-step guide to this process. text/html 2009-02-15T18:54:09-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:wedding_anniversary_articles_from_the_tri-city_herald?rev=1234742049&do=diff Below is information extracted from Wedding Anniversary articles published in the Tri-City Herald between February 1, 2004 and Dec 31, 2008 Typically the people identified lived in our area when they celebrated their anniversary. They may or may not have lived in the Tri-City area when they were married. text/html 2010-03-18T16:22:13-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:williampaulsonedithnelson?rev=1268943733&do=diff This booklet was compiled by Robert A. De Lorenzo, a member of the Tri-city Genealogical Society (TCGS), as a project for a class sponsored by TCGS regarding Advanced Internet Genealogy. Mr. De Lorenzo is not related to the families described herein. text/html 2009-04-19T03:44:57-04:00 http://www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/wiki/doku.php/tcgs:world_war_i_draft_registrations?rev=1240127097&do=diff This is an index to the approximately 2,000 World War I draft registration cards for those males who registered in Benton County, Washington. All men between 18 and 45 (born between 1873 and 1900) were required to register. The original draft registration card for an individual will provide you with full name, home address, date of birth, age in years, citizenship information, and a brief personal description. The draft registration cards have been microfilmed and the microfilms are available t…