Genealogical Scavenger Hunts

We had fun!!

The Clark County Genealogical Society has now conducted two genealogical scavenger hunts. Each consisted of a week of fun exploration focused on expanding and exercising research skills. Participants looked for answers to genealogical questions on the internet while racing the clock to complete the hunt each day before midnight.

If you’d like to join another scavenger hunt, please contact gensoc at ccgs-wa.org

March 7-11, 2022

This scavenger hunt focused on questions about historic governors from what is now the United States. All answers could be found using free resources, and a wide variety of sources were needed in order to answer the questions. The Quiz Masters (those who authored the questions and verified participant answers) were Marcia Grubb, Steve Aberle, Elsie Deatherage, and Paula Schoenlein. 

The Grand Prize winner was Denise Erkkila who won $100. 

The Daily prize winners were Tom Farrelly, Mary McMonegal, Denise Erkkila, Kathy Schadewitz, and Maria Adler who each won $25. 

Random player drawings were won by Chris Maitland, Bob Cook, and Dolly Merrick.

See the 2022 Scavenger Hunt Questions & Answers

August 2-6, 2021

This scavenger hunt focused on questions about historic figures from both Washington state and in other locations in what is now the United States. All answers could be found using free resources, and a wide variety of sources were needed in order to answer the questions. The Quiz Masters (those who authored the questions and verified participant answers) were Marcia Grubb and Steve Aberle.

The Grand Prize winner was Paula Schoenlein, who won a free hour of professional genealogy consultation provided by Aberle Genealogy (http://aberlegenealogy.com).  

The Daily prize winners were Tom Farrelly, Paula Schoenlein, Denise Erkkila, Mary McMonegal, and Douglas Crosby. 

Random player drawings were won by Elsie Deatherage, Maria Adler, and Tanaka Axberg.

See the 2021 Scavenger Hunt Questions & Answers

Suggested donation $10.00