Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island
old sepia photos

Moses Prather, grandfather of Marge
Moses Prather
1839-1927
Tom and Flossie Prather left Kansas in 1911 and moved to Washington state, never to return to Kansas. This photo is of Tom's father Moses Prather on the porch of his house in Kansas in the mid 1920s. The inscription to Tom on the back of the photo reads: "Last picture taken of Daddy. He is on the porch looking for us to drive in, and he is looking for you the same way. He would like to see you."

Membership

Membership in the Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island supports education, furthers genealogical research and promotes interest in family history and the preservation of records. Our focus is on general genealogy rather than on any geographic area; our members' research interests extend far beyond Whidbey Island.

To become a member, please print the application found at the link below and send the completed application along with a check to GSSWI, PO Box 1432, Freeland, WA  98249 or bring them to one of our meetings.  The annual membership fee for GSSWI is $15 for an individual or $25 for a family living at the same address. Renewals are due each September.

Membership Application




Prather Family, courtesy of Marge
The Prather Family in Kansas about 1911

Volunteer

Volunteers are needed in several aspects of the organization to help it function. Our society is nothing without its members and the many volunteers that currently contribute to our efforts. Many people with various skills and abilities can make a difference in the success of our organization.