Jeanne Marie Welch

Background

Welch, Jeanne Marie was born on September 11, 1923 in Ramsey, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Lynus Randolph and Dorothy Delight (Leighton) Spadon.

Education

Bachelor in English Literature, University Washington, 1966. Master of Arts in Anthropology, University Washington, 1968.

Career

Archeological consultant Curtis, Washington, 1973—1975. State archeologist Olympia, 1975—1976. State conservator, 1977.

Director Office of Archeology/History Preservation, 1977—1981. President Western Heritage, Inc., Olympia, since 1981. Secretary-treasurer Northwest Heritage Foundation, since 1981.

Lecturer in field; member project advisory committee Pacific Science Center.

Achievements

• Jeanne Marie Welch has been listed as a noteworthy archeologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Makah Museum. Member of National Conference State History Preservation Officers (past member review and compliance committee), Association Washington Archeology, Washington Archeological Research Center (executive committee 1985), Society Professional Archeologists (qualifications review board 1982-1983), American Society Conservation Archeology, Society of America Archeology.

Interests

• Physical fitness; flying. Languages.

Connections

Married Francis Martin Welch, December 1, 1942. Children: James Francis, Michael Leighton.

Father:

Lynus Randolph Spadon

Mother:

Dorothy Delight (Leighton) Spadon

Spouse:

Francis Martin Welch

child:

Michael Leighton Welch

child:

James Francis Welch