NeWGS has in-person meetings on the second Wednesday of every month except December. Check our Events page for dates and topics. The Zoom link to the next meeting will be posted on that Events page a few days before the meeting. We welcome anyone with an interest in researching their family history to attend. You do not need to be a member and it is FREE!

NEW   The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society is in the process of planning our fall event. We are calling it "2024 Genealogy Workshop" and will be partnering with the Colville Family Search Center to offer multiple classes during this all-day event set for Saturday, September 21st.  Plans are just beginning to be made and we need your help. If you are interested in attending, we would like for you to tell us what you would want to learn about. Click here to download a list of possible classes. We ask that you indicate which ones you would be interested in and to indicate with the numbers 1 thru 6 which would be the most valuable for you. Before we can get to planning the details of this workshop, we need to get an idea of what classes to present and how many people we may have to accommodate. Your response before April 10th would be appreciated. You can fill it out and give it to any NeWGS board member, leave it at the Colville Family Search Center, mail it to our address (NeWGS, 195 S Oak, Colville 99114) or scan it and email it to info@newgs.org. And did I tell you it will include lunch and will be FREE?! We are excited and will post more details as our plans progress so keep an eye on our Events page.

 

 “The Little Pend Oreille Lakes Remembered” compiled by Jan Howell. This book has been in the works for over 25 years when Elva Pankaetz, Auxiliary Historian for Stevens County Fire District #9, began keeping a scrapbook filled with stories and pictures collected from residents around the lakes. Jan filled that position after Elva retired in 2003 and continued to add to that collection. Due to the sheer volume of stories shared, a book became inevitable. You will find information about some of the early settlers and the families that live around the lakes today with over 400 photos included, many dating back to “the early days.” And many of the photos are in color so you can appreciate the beauty of this area.

     Jan’s book starts off with some facts about the area and then some history of the Fire District that protects the residents and the properties around the lakes. She presents stories about each lake and those who settled around them. One chapter goes into the history of the various resorts that operated in the area and another about early schools. She concludes with information about where to stay and things to do for those who would like to visit the lakes in person. All in all, a very interesting and visual book to read.

     The book is being published by NeWGS and contains 245 pages with an index. All proceeds from sales will go to NeWGS and to Stevens County Fire District #9. Visit the NeWGS Store listed on the menu at the left to place an order.

 

Click here to Check it out!

It is with great sadness that we must cease publication of "Pioneer Branches." Should someone come forward in the future to accept the position of Editor, it is possible that you could see it once again. We are also exploring other possibilities for sharing our Stevens County information with researchers. We wish to thank all those who have served as Editor or submitted articles over the past 31 years, making ours an award-winning publication. This has truly been a team effort and one we can be proud of.

Update .... The NeWGS Board voted to put all of our digital issues of Pioneer Branches in the Public Download area. This means that anyone can read these back issues of Pioneer Branches. Unfortunately we had to cease publication in 2016 but now all issues that are digital are available to everyone. Enjoy!