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Guide to '''Skagit County, Washington ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Skagit County Washington genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.[[Image:{{WASkagitAvalanche}}]] <br><br><br>{{DCWAmapbuttonleft}}<br><br><br>


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|county seat= Mount Vernon
|parent county= [[Whatcom County, Washington Genealogy|Whatcom]]
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
:::'''Quick start:'''
The county was named for the Skagit Indian tribe, which has been indigenous to the area prior to European-American settlement. The county is located in the northwest area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Skagit County, Washington," in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagit_County,_Washington.'' accessed 18/07/2019</ref>
:::*[[{{PAGENAME}}#Census|Census]]
:::*[[{{PAGENAME}}#Birth|Birth]]
:::*[[{{PAGENAME}}#Marriage|Marriage]]
:::*[[{{PAGENAME}}#Death|Death]]


=== County Courthouse ===
{{Infobox U.S. County
{{WA Courthouse Intro|Skagit}}
| county = Skagit County
'''Skagit County Courthouse'''<br>700 South 2nd Street<br>Mount Vernon, WA 98273<br>Phone: 360-336-6205<br>[https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Home Skagit County Website]<br><br>
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| founded year = 1883
| founded date = November 28
| seat = Mount Vernon
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| building address = [http://www.skagitcounty.net/common/asp/default.asp?d=home&c=General&p=directory.htm Skagit County Courthouse]; <br>700 South 2nd St; PO Box 837<br> Mount Vernon, WA 98273<br> Phone. 360.336.9440<br>[http://www.Skagitcounty.us/ '''Skagit County Website''']}}


County Auditor has birth and death records 1891-1907, marriage records from 1884 and land records from 1872. <br>County Clerk has divorce, probate county records from 1870.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002),Skagit County, Washington page 734, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
=== County Overview ===


=== Skagit County, Washington Record Dates  ===
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{{WA Record Dates Intro|Skagit}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Skagit County, Washington . Page 732-735 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 733-734.</ref></center>
| width="100%" bgcolor="#cccc99" align="center" colspan="6" | '''Beginning dates for major county records'''
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Skagit County, Washington#Birth|Birth]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Skagit County, Washington#Marriage|Marriage]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Skagit County, Washington#Death|Death]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Skagit County, Washington#Land_and_Property|Land]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Skagit County, Washington#Probate|Probate]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Skagit County, Washington#Court_Records|Court]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Skagit County, Washington Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1892
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1891*</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1874
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1891*</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1890
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1891*</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1889
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1872</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1877
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1884</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1874
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1878</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1850
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| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1907. General compliance by 1917.</center>
| width="100%" bgcolor="#99d6ff" colspan="6" | '''* For earlier dates, try...''' '''[[Skagit County, Washington#Church_Records|Church]] &#124; [[Skagit County, Washington#Obituaries|Obituaries]] &#124; [[Skagit County, Washington#Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]'''
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=== Record Loss ===
*'''Parent County:''' created 28 November 1883 from [[Whatcom County, Washington|Whatcom]]
{{WA Record Loss Intro|Skagit}}
*'''County Seat:''' Mount Vernon <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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*'''Neighboring Counties:''' [[Chelan County, Washington|Chelan]] | [[Island County, Washington|Island]] | [[Okanogan County, Washington|Okanogan]] | [[San Juan County, Washington|San Juan]] | [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish]] | [[Whatcom County, Washington|Whatcom]]
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==== Boundary Changes  ====
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
 
==== Record Loss ====


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=== Resources  ===
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{WA Boundary Changes Intro|Skagit}}
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* '''Parent County(s):''' Skagit County, Washington was created 28 November 1883 from [[Whatcom County, Washington Genealogy|Whatcom]].<ref>The Evolution of Washington Counties by Newton Carl Abbott, Fred E. Carver, 1979. Published by the Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Genealogical Society.</ref>
* '''County Seat:''' Mount Vernon <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>.
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Washington Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#WA Washington Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/washington/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Washington county boundary changes
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=== Populated Places ===
The types of records that follow are used for genealogy and family history. Most tell what you may learn and how to locate the records. Links to Internet sites usually go directly to {{PAGENAME}} entries with names, images, or information.
{{WA Populated Places Intro|Skagit}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://Washington.hometownlocator.com/wa/Skagit Hometown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Skagit County, Washington," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagit_County,_Washington,
{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Washington, Skagit|place|disp={{PAGENAME}}}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see [[Skagit County, Washington#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives and Libraries]].}}
accessed 22 March 2019.</ref>


{{populated places
==== Bible Records  ====
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vernon,_Washington Mount Vernon]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedro-Woolley,_Washington Sedro-Woolley]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Conner,_Washington La Conner]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman,_Washington Lyman]</div>
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* Allen
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avon,_Washington Avon]
* Birdsview
* Blanchard
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow,_Washington Bow]
* Cedardale
* Day Creek
* Dewey</div>
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* Fildalgo
* Fishtown
* Gibraltar
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guemes_Island Guemes Island]
* Hoogdal
* Milltown
* Minkler
* Prairie</div>
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* Rexville
* Samish Island
* Similk Beach
* Sterling
* Thornwood
* Urban
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swinomish_Indian_Reservation Swinomish Indian Reservation]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Skagit_Indian_Reservation Upper Skagit Indian Reservation]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samish_Indian_Reservation Samish Indian Reservation]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alger,_Washington Alger]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_View,_Washington Bay View]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Lake,_Washington Big Lake]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clear_Lake,_Skagit_County,_Washington Clear Lake]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway,_Washington Conway]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edison,_Washington Edison]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Cavanaugh,_Washington Lake Cavanaugh]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_McMurray,_Washington Lake McMurray]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marblemount,_Washington Marblemount]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockport,_Washington Rockport]</div>
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* Ehrlich
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauk_City,_Washington Sauk City]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagit_City,_Washington Skagit City]</div>
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* Whitney</div>
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=== History Timeline ===
==== Biography  ====
{{WA Historical Timeline Intro|Skagit}}


*People have lived in present-day Skagit County and its environs for nearly 10,000 years. They were known as the Coast Salish.
==== Cemeteries ====
*'''1791''' Rosario Strait is on the most western edge of Skagit County. The Spaniard Juan Francisco de Eliza charted it, and named it Canal de Fidalgo.
*'''1824'''  John Work, a trader with Hudson’s Bay Company, came through the area.
*'''1852'''  The first Euro-American to live in the county, was Englishman William (Blanket Bill) Jarman with his Coast Salish wife.
*'''1853'''  March 2, U.S. President Millard Fillmore establishes {{wpd|Washington Territory|Washington Territory}}.
*'''1863'''  Settlement on the county’s mainland took hold when Michael Sullivan and Samuel Calhoun began diking the marshy flats near present day LaConner.
*'''1860s-1870s'''  New settlements and trading posts appeared on Guemes Island and Samish Island.
*'''1883'''  November 28, A bill passed in the territorial legislature separated Skagit County from Whatcom County.


== Resources ==
==== Census  ====
{{WA Resources Intro|Skagit}}


=== Bible Records ===
*1887
{{WA Bible Intro|Skagit}}
*1889
*1890 Veterans
*1892
*1900
*1910
*1920
*1930
*1940


=== Biographies ===
==== Church Records ====
{{WA Biographies Intro|Skagit}}


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{WA Church Intro}}  
{{WA Business Records Intro|Skagit}}


=== Cemeteries ===
===== Lutheran  =====
{{WA Cemeteries Intro|Skagit}}


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:*Records of Burlington Lutheran Church, Burlington, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Skagit County, Washington''' online and in print</center>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Skagit+County%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2981  Find a Grave]
* [http://usgwtombstones.org/washington/skagit.htm WA Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Washington&cemetery_county=Skagit&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
* [http://usgwarchives.net/wa/skagit/skagit.htm  USGenWeb Archives]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
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* {{FSC|United States, Washington, Skagit - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1464671709|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Skagit+County%2C+Washington%2C+cemeteries&qt=results_page WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Skagit+County%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2981 Find a Grave]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396107&reqParentsLabel=Skagit%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]


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==== Court Records  ====
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Washington Cemeteries|Washington Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
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=== Census Records ===
Many of your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence, occupations, and other family history information. See [[Washington Court Records]] for the various courts through the years.
{{WA Census Intro|Skagit}}


{{Historical populations
For specialized court records, see [[Okanogan County, Washington#Divorce|Divorce]] {{·}} [[Okanogan County, Washington#Guardianship|Guardianship]] {{·}} [[Okanogan County, Washington#Land_and_Property|Land]] {{·}} [[Okanogan County, Washington#Naturalization_and_Citizenship|Naturalization]]{{·}}[[Okanogan County, Washington#Probate_Records|Probate]]
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|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagit_County,_Washington#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1890 |8747
|1900 |14272
|1910 |29241
|1920 |33373
|1930 |35142
|1940 |37650
|1950 |43273
|1960 |51350
|1970 |52381
|1980 |64138
|1990 |79555
|2000 |102979
|2010 |116901
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* Census indexes at [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/ Washington State Digital Archives]
::'''Federal:''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/132 1910]
::'''Territorial:''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/417 1885], [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/437 1887], [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/418 1889]
* '''1803-2010''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=https://www.familysearch.org/service/cds/recapi/collections/1910364/waypoints Washington, County Records, 1803-2010] at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only  Includes: Anacortes, Burlington, La Conner, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley.
*'''1850-1914'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70878/ Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914] at Ancestry (Free)
*'''1944''' {{FSC|2050559|item|disp=Census Enumerator Cards, 1944}} at ''Washington, County Records, 1856-2009'' at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)


=== Church Records ===
==== Directories  ====
{{WA Church Intro|Skagit}}


'''''Lutheran'''''<br>
==== Emigration and Immigration ====
*'''1781-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*Records of Burlington Lutheran Church, Burlington, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).


'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
==== Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups  ====
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396107&reqParentsLabel=Skagit%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''': Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


=== Court Records ===
===== Japanese  =====
{{WA Court Intro|Skagit}}


''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
World War II Files, 1942-1946
*'''1972-Present''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2388 Skagit County Superior Court Case Files] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/236 Skagit Frontier Justice] Part of "''Frontier Justice’’: Guide to the Court Records of Washington Territory, 1853-1889'' at Washington State Digital Archives. (Free Index, no images)
::The court procedure of Frontier Justice touch nearly all pioneers of Washington Territory. The index has many abstracts that provide names and what is happening in disputes, settlements in civil and criminal cases as well as probate, equity and admiralty cases.


=== Directories ===
Public Welfare/Social Security Department, ([http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/486 Japanese Internment]) Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 from the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives
{{WA Directories Intro|Skagit}}


*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary
==== Gazetteers  ====


=== Emigration and Immigration ===
==== Genealogy ====
{{WA Emigration Intro|Skagit}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{CommunityTree}}  
{{WA Ethnic Groups Intro|Skagit}}


'''''American Indians'''''<br>
==== Guardianship  ====
* '''1911-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2300675|Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


'''''Japanese'''''<br>
Guardianship of orphans or adults unable to manage their own affairs were handled by the [[Adams County, Washington#Probate_Records|probate]] and the Federal District courts. See [[Washington Court Records]].
*'''1942-1946''' [http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/486 Public Welfare/Social Security Department, Evacuee (Japanese) Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946] at Washington State Archives - index & images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946


=== Funeral Homes ===
==== History ====
{{WA Funeral Homes Intro|Skagit}}
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<li>[https://www.alphaomegaburialandcremation.com/ Alpha Omega Burial & Cremation Services] in Mount Vernon</li>
<li>[https://www.evanschapel.com/ Evans Funeral Chapel and On-Site Crematory] in Anacortes</li>
<li>[https://www.hawthornefh.com/ Hawthorne Funeral Home and Memorial Park] in Mount Vernon</li>
<li>[https://www.hulbushfuneralhome.com/ Hulbush Funeral Home] in Burlington</li>
<li>[https://www.kernfuneralhome.com/ Kern Funeral Home] in Mount Vernon</li>
<li>[https://www.lemleychapel.com/ Lemley Funeral Chapel] in Sedro Woolley</li>
<li>[https://www.mtbakercremationsociety.com/ Mt. Baker Cremation] in Mount Vernon</li>
<li>[https://www.scanlincremationandburial.com/ Scanlin Cremation and Burial] in Mount Vernon</li>
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=== Genealogies  ===
{{WA History Intro}}  
{{WA Genealogies Intro|Skagit}}


=== Guardianship ===
===== History Timeline  =====
{{WA Guardianship Intro|Skagit}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
[http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#OKANOGAN Historical County Boundaries] from Newberry Library<ref>John H. Long, ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/ online].</ref><br><br> Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Wilma, David. ''Okanogan County -- Thumbnail History'', [http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=7608 History Link.org] Essay 7608.
{{WA Land Intro|Skagit}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Land and Property  ====
*County Recorder's Office: check deeds, file mining claims, get assistance in finding ownership of a particular property, and obtain copies of county plat maps. This office has county plat records dating back to 1878, prior records having been destroyed in a fire.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== Local Histories ===
{{WA Land Intro}}  
{{WA Histories Intro|Skagit}}


*''History of the Puget Sound Country'', [http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/publications.aspx Volume 1], [http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/publications_detail.aspx?p=15 Volume 2] by William Farrand Prosser [New York, Chicago, The Lewis publishing company, 1903] online at Washington History
Land records (especially deeds) often give the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or other clues for further research. They often have other clues for further research, such as witnesses or the other parties who may be relatives or in-laws. See [[Washington Land and Property]] for more.


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
*County Recorder's Office: check deeds, file mining claims, get assistance in finding ownership of a particular property, and obtain copies of county plat maps. This office has county plat records dating back to 1878, prior records having been destroyed in a fire.
{{WA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{WA Skagit County}}}}
{{WA Maps Intro|Skagit}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396107&reqParentsLabel=Skagit%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


=== Migration ===
==== Maps  ====
{{WA Migration Intro|Skagit}}


=== Military Records ===
[[Image:Waskagit.jpg|640px|Waskagit.jpg]]
{{WA Military Intro|Skagit}}


*'''1885-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/476 Military Department, National Guard Enlistment Register, 1885-1907] at Washington State Archives - index & images
==== Migration  ====
*'''1892-1896''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2546 Skagit County, Register of Persons Eligible for Military Service, 1892-1896] at Washington State Archives - index & images


'''''Indian Wars'''''
==== Military ====
*'''1855-1856''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/495 Military Department, Indian War Muster Rolls, 1855-1856] at Washington State Archives - index & images


'''''World War I'''''<br>
==== Naturalization and Citizenship  ====
* '''1921-1925''' {{RecordSearch|1878898|Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1917-1919''' {{FSC|2748722|item|disp= Louis Jacobin, comp. ''With the colors, from Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan Counties : an honor roll containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from northwestern Washington, U.S.A., who served in the world war, 1917-1918-1919.''Seattle, Washington : Peters Pub. Co, 1921}} at FamilySearch


'''''World War II'''''
Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, his* foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See [[Washington Naturalization and Citizenship]] for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(*Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.)


'''''Japanese'''''<br>
[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/RecordSeriesInfo.aspx?rsid=2 Washington State Digital Archives] has digitized various types of naturalization-related records, including declarations of intentions, delayed birth files, naturalization affidavits, notifications of application for admission to US citizenship, orders fixing naturalization terms, petitions and records, petitions, receipts for certificates of citizenship, record of final decrees of citizenship and record of petitions dockets. Depending on the county, records range from 1854-1988.
*'''1942-1946''' [http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/486 Public Welfare/Social Security Department, Evacuee (Japanese) Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946] at Washington State Archives - index & images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
==== Newspapers  ====
{{WA Naturalization Intro|Skagit}}


''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
{{WA Newspaper abstracts|Skagit}}
*'''1803-2010''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=https://www.familysearch.org/service/cds/recapi/collections/1910364/waypoints Washington, County Records, 1803-2010] at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only
*'''1878-1974''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/309 Skagit County Clerk, Naturalization Records, 1878-1974] at Washington State Archives - index & images


=== Newspapers ===
==== Obituaries  ====
{{WA Newspapers Intro|Skagit}}


*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50082/ Washington, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
==== Periodicals  ====
*'''1855-2009''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10633/washington-newspapers-1855-2009?s=275764761 Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*[https://washingtondigitalnewspapers.org/ Washington Digital Newspaper] at Washington State Library
*[[Skagit County, Washington Newspapers]] - List of known newspapers for the county, including town and years published for each newspaper


=== Obituaries ===
==== Probate Records  ====
{{WA Obituaries Intro|Skagit}}


=== Other Records ===
{{WA Probate Intro|Skagit}}  
{{WA Other Records Intro|Skagit}}


'''''Public Records'''''<br>
==== Public Records ====
* '''Prior to 1965''' {{RecordSearch|1404287|Washington Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, Postmaster Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only


'''''Voting Records'''''<br>
==== Repositories  ====
* '''1876-1940''' {{RecordSearch|3754702|Washington Voting Records, 1876-1940}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington Voting Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Periodicals ===
{{WA Periodicals Intro|Skagit}}
* [[Washington Periodicals]]


=== Probate Records ===
{{WA Probate Intro|Skagit}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Taxation  ====
* '''1853-1929''' {{RecordSearch|1979435|Washington, County Probate Records, 1853-1929}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington County Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== School Records ===
{{WA Tax Intro}}  
{{WA Schools Intro|Skagit}}
''Online School Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1803-2010''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=https://www.familysearch.org/service/cds/recapi/collections/1910364/waypoints Washington, County Records, 1803-2010] at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only
*'''1888-1955''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2452 Skagit County Historical School Districts, Registers and Censuses, 1888-1955] at Washington State Archives - index & images


=== Social Security Records ===
==== Vital Records ====
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007]
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
{{WA vital intro}}  
{{WA Tax Intro|Skagit}}


=== Vital Records ===
===== Birth  =====
{{WA Vital Intro|Skagit}}


==== Birth ====
===== Marriage  =====
{{WA Birth Intro|Skagit}}


*'''1803-2010''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=https://www.familysearch.org/service/cds/recapi/collections/1910364/waypoints Washington, County Records, 1803-2010] at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only; Includes: 1892-1946 Birth and death record index; 1869-1907 Birth certificates; 1869-1907 Births (delayed); 1892-1946 Birth and death record index
===== Divorce  =====
*'''1852-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20222/washington-births?s=275764761 Washington, Births] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1871-1921''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2600 Department of Health, Delayed Birth Records] at Washington State Archives - index & images; includes some earlier and later dates
*'''1873-1965''' {{RecordSearch|3418468|Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Birth Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1891-1908''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/870 Skagit County Auditor, Birth Records, 1874-1908] at Washington State Archives - index & images


==== Marriage ====
Divorce records give the names of the parties and may give the date and place of their marriage. See [[Washington Vital Records#Divorce_Records|Washington Vital Records]] for excellent information.
{{WA Marriage Intro|Skagit}}


*'''1801-1962''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=washington%2cwa Washington, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
===== Death =====
*'''1855-2008''' {{RecordSearch|1534448|Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1865-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20617/washington-marriages?s=275764761 Washington Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1884-2000''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/452 Skagit County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1884-2000] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1968-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2601 Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1997] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1969-2014''' {{RecordSearch|2761120|Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index Includes: 1891-1898 Birth, Marriage, Death Index; 1923-1947 Index to Licenses; 1909-1939 Affidavits; 1940-1985 Applications Index; 1905-2001 Applications; 1884-1923 Certificate Index; 1940-1959 Licenses; 1925-1994 Record Index; 1891-1948 Register; 1891-1948 Returns
*'''1969-2022''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2208 Department of Health, Marriage Index, 1969-2022] at Washington State Archives - index & images


==== Death ====
*'''Washington Death Certificates 1907-1960''' A free internet index to the 1907-1960 death certificates can be found at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1454923 FamilySearch Record Search], no images are available. A transcribed death certificate may contain such information as name of the deceased, date and place of death, age, gender, birth date and birth place, mother’s maiden name and name of spouse, place of residence, occupation and certificate numbers.
{{WA Death Intro|Skagit}}


*'''1881-1979''' {{RecordSearch|3438698|Washington, County Death Registers, 1881-1979}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Death Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
==== Web Sites  ====
*'''1891-1908''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/874 Skagit County Auditor, Death Records, 1891-1908] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1907-1960''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30019/washington-death-certificates-1907-1960?s=275764761 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*'''1907-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1454923|Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1907-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2597 Department of Health, Death Certificates, July 1, 1907-1997] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1907-2020''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/472 Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2020] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1915-1928''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/475 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Fatal Accident Cards, 1915-1928] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1919-1921''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2711 Department of Health, Fetal Death Records, 1919-1921] at Washington State Archives - index & images
*'''1958-1979''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2379 Skagit County Health Department, Burial Transit Permits] at Washington State Archives - index & images


==== Divorce ====
*{{FHL|Washington%2C+Skagit|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}  
{{WA Divorce Intro|Skagit}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/WA/Skagit/ Skagit County, Washington Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)


*'''1968-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2602 Department of Health, Divorce Certificates, 1968-1997] at Washington State Archives - index & images
=== Archives, Libraries, etc. ===
*'''1969-2014''' {{RecordSearch|2759158|Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1969-2017''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2245 Department of Health, Divorce Index, 1969-2017] at Washington State Archives - index & images


== Research Facilities ==
Resources for {{PAGENAME}} are available in libraries, archives, and other repositories at all levels: the town, the county, the [[Washington Archives and Libraries|state]] (including [[Washington Archives and Libraries#University_Libraries_and_Special_Collections|universities]]), and the [[United States Archives and Libraries|nation]].
{{WA Research Facilities Intro|Skagit}}


=== Archives ===
*Check websites and catalogs, such as items in {{FHL|Washington, Skagit|place|disp=FamilySearch Library}} (Utah) or [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=skagit+county+Washington Allen County Public Library] (Indiana) for {{PAGENAME}}. {{GetACopy tip}}
{{WA Archives Intro|Skagit}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
===== Courthouse  =====
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/camano-island/795-ell-road Camano Island-Stanwood Washington FamilySearch Center]
[http://www.skagitcounty.net/common/asp/default.asp?d=home&c=General&p=directory.htm Skagit County Courthouse]; <br>700 South 2nd St; PO Box 837<br> Mount Vernon, WA 98273<br> Phone. 360.336.9440<br><br>County Auditor has birth and death records 1891-1907,<br>marriage records from 1884 and land records from 1872.<br> County Clerk has divorce, probate county records from 1870. <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002),Skagit  County, Washington page 734, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/everett/9509-19th-avenue-southeast Everett Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/lake-stevens/10120-chapel-hill-road Lake Stevens Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/mt-vernon/1700-east-hazel-street Mount Vernon Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/oak-harbor/201-ne-oleary-st Oak Harbor Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/chimacum/10104-rhody-drive Port Townsend Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/friday-harbor/1013-lampard-road San Juan Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.naamnw.org/ Northwest African American Museum] - an affiliate library


== Libraries ==
===== Family History Centers  =====
{{WA Libraries Intro|Skagit}}


Resources for Skagit County are available in libraries, archives, and other repositories at all levels: the town, the county, the [[Washington Archives and Libraries|state]] (including [[Washington Archives and Libraries#University_Libraries_and_Special_Collections|universities]]), and the [[United States Archives and Libraries|nation]].<br><br>
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]  
*[[Mount Vernon Washington Family History Center]]


'''Anacortes Public Library'''<br>1220 10th Street<br>Anacortes, WA 98221<br>Phone: 360-293-1910<br><br>
===== Libraries  =====
'''Burlington Public Library'''<br>820 East Washington Avenue<br>Burlington, WA 98233<br>Phone: 360-755-0760<br><br>
'''La Conner Regional Library'''<br>614 Morris Street<br>La Conner, WA 98257<br>Phone: 360-466-3352<br><br>
'''Mount Vernon City Library'''<br>315 Snoqualmie Street<br>Mount Vernon, WA 98273<br>Phone: 360-336-6249<br><br>
'''Sedro-Woolley Public Library'''<br>802 Ball Street<br>Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284<br>Phone: 360-855-1166<br><br>
'''Upper Skagit Library District'''<br>45952 Main Street<br>Concrete, WA 98237<br>Phone: 360-853-7716<br><br>


== Museums ==
===== Museums =====
{{WA Museums Intro|Skagit}}


== Societies ==
===== Societies =====
{{WA Societies Intro|Skagit}}<br>
<br>
'''Skagit Valley Genealogy Society'''<br>820 E Washington Ave<br>Burlington, WA 98233<br>Email: [mailto:emailofsociety genealogy0715@gmail.com]<br>


== Websites ==
=== Towns and Communities  ===
{{WA Websites Intro|Skagit}}


* [http://wagenweb.org/skagit/ Skagit WAGenWeb]
See a list of towns and communities in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skagit_County,_Washington#Census-recognized_communities Skagit County] per Wikipedia.  
* [http://usgwarchives.net/wa/skagit/skagit.htm USGW Archives]
* [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:5 Washington State Digital Archives]
*{{FSC Place IDNum|2965|Washington|Skagit}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


== Research Guides ==
== References  ==
{{WA Research Guides Intro|Skagit}}


== References ==
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Guide to Skagit County Washington genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.[[Image:Template:WASkagitAvalanche]]


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Quick start:


Skagit County, Washington
Map
Map of Washington highlighting Skagit County
Location in the state of Washington
Map of the U.S. highlighting Washington
Location of Washington in the U.S.
Facts
Founded November 28, 1883
County Seat Mount Vernon
Courthouse
Address Skagit County Courthouse;
700 South 2nd St; PO Box 837
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone. 360.336.9440
Skagit County Website


County Overview[edit | edit source]

Beginning dates for major county records
Birth
Marriage
Death
Land
Probate
Court
1891*
1891*
1891*
1872
1884
1878
* For earlier dates, try... Church | Obituaries | Cemeteries

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

The types of records that follow are used for genealogy and family history. Most tell what you may learn and how to locate the records. Links to Internet sites usually go directly to Skagit County, Washington Genealogy entries with names, images, or information.

Tip: Don't overlook Skagit County, Washington Genealogy items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see Archives and Libraries.

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biography[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Census[edit | edit source]

  • 1887
  • 1889
  • 1890 Veterans
  • 1892
  • 1900
  • 1910
  • 1920
  • 1930
  • 1940

Church Records[edit | edit source]

The information church records provide depends upon the church practices and the record keepers. Records may include names, ages, and dates of events such as baptism, marriage, or burial. See Washington Church Records.

Lutheran[edit | edit source]
  • Records of Burlington Lutheran Church, Burlington, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Many of your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence, occupations, and other family history information. See Washington Court Records for the various courts through the years.

For specialized court records, see Divorce · Guardianship · Land · Naturalization · Probate

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Japanese[edit | edit source]

World War II Files, 1942-1946

Public Welfare/Social Security Department, (Japanese Internment) Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 from the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives

Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

A FamilySearch Community Tree is available for this place.


Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Guardianship of orphans or adults unable to manage their own affairs were handled by the probate and the Federal District courts. See Washington Court Records.

History[edit | edit source]

Local histories for Skagit County, Washington Genealogy may include biographies, history of churches, schools, local government with names of officials, military information, and more. See Washington Local Histories.

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Historical County Boundaries from Newberry Library[2]

Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Wilma, David. Okanogan County -- Thumbnail History, History Link.org Essay 7608.

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Land records (especially deeds) often give the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or other clues for further research. They often have other clues for further research, such as witnesses or the other parties who may be relatives or in-laws. See Washington Land and Property for more.

  • County Recorder's Office: check deeds, file mining claims, get assistance in finding ownership of a particular property, and obtain copies of county plat maps. This office has county plat records dating back to 1878, prior records having been destroyed in a fire.

Maps[edit | edit source]

Waskagit.jpg

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military[edit | edit source]

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, his* foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Washington Naturalization and Citizenship for more information.    (*Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.)

Washington State Digital Archives has digitized various types of naturalization-related records, including declarations of intentions, delayed birth files, naturalization affidavits, notifications of application for admission to US citizenship, orders fixing naturalization terms, petitions and records, petitions, receipts for certificates of citizenship, record of final decrees of citizenship and record of petitions dockets. Depending on the county, records range from 1854-1988.

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Finding More Washington Newspapers

Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Skagit County, Washington Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:

  • WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
  • Do a search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog. To select a county in Washington, add a comma, slide way down to the county list, then click Search. (Almost every state seems to have a Washington County)

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Probate records identify heirs of the decedents, give the (approximate) death dates, and provide specifics about property holdings. The records were kept by the county judge.

These include wills, inheritance records, dockets, and other documents regarding property and estates of individuals who have died. See also Court Records for civil actions involving estates. Also see Washington Probate Records.

Public Records[edit | edit source]

Repositories[edit | edit source]

Taxation[edit | edit source]

Washington tax records complement land records and can supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information, see the wiki page Washington Taxation.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

The county auditors in Washington kept records of birth, marriage, and death. The county clerk has the divorce records - the earliest dates to the present.

Visit the Washington State Department of Health website to order a Washington Birth, Death, Marriage or Divorce Certificate. See Washington Vital Records for details and history of the records. .

Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Divorce[edit | edit source]

Divorce records give the names of the parties and may give the date and place of their marriage. See Washington Vital Records for excellent information.

Death[edit | edit source]
  • Washington Death Certificates 1907-1960 A free internet index to the 1907-1960 death certificates can be found at FamilySearch Record Search, no images are available. A transcribed death certificate may contain such information as name of the deceased, date and place of death, age, gender, birth date and birth place, mother’s maiden name and name of spouse, place of residence, occupation and certificate numbers.

Web Sites[edit | edit source]

Archives, Libraries, etc.[edit | edit source]

Resources for Skagit County, Washington Genealogy are available in libraries, archives, and other repositories at all levels: the town, the county, the state (including universities), and the nation.

Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Skagit County Courthouse;
700 South 2nd St; PO Box 837
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone. 360.336.9440

County Auditor has birth and death records 1891-1907,
marriage records from 1884 and land records from 1872.
County Clerk has divorce, probate county records from 1870. [3]

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]

Towns and Communities[edit | edit source]

See a list of towns and communities in Skagit County per Wikipedia.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  2. ↑ John H. Long, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) online.
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002),Skagit County, Washington page 734, At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
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