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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=KetchikanGateway+Borough%2C+Alaska%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_11 Find | *[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=KetchikanGateway+Borough%2C+Alaska%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_11 Find A Grave] | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the Borough'''</center> | | width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the Borough'''</center> | ||
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=KetchikanGateway+Borough%2C+Alaska%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_11 Find | * [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=KetchikanGateway+Borough%2C+Alaska%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_11 Find A Grave] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Ketchikan%20Gateway%20Borough,%20Alaska,%20United%20States&reqParents=396396&reqParentsLabel=Borough&reqParentsType=171&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Ketchikan%20Gateway%20Borough,%20Alaska,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Ketchikan%20Gateway%20Borough,%20Alaska,%20United%20States&reqParents=396396&reqParentsLabel=Borough&reqParentsType=171&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Ketchikan%20Gateway%20Borough,%20Alaska,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places] | ||
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=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
{{AK Directories Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | {{AK Directories Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | ||
=== Emigration and Immigration === | === Emigration and Immigration === | ||
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'''''Spanish-American War'''''<br> | '''''Spanish-American War'''''<br> | ||
* '''1898-1934''' {{RecordSearch|3159282|Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records, 1898-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1898-1934''' {{RecordSearch|3159282|Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records, 1898-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
'''''World War II'''''<br> | '''''World War II'''''<br> | ||
* '''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2684865|Alaska, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2684865|Alaska, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
=== Naturalization and Citizenship === | === Naturalization and Citizenship === | ||
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''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
* '''1884-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2513103|Alaska Naturalization Records, 1884-1991}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1884-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2513103|Alaska Naturalization Records, 1884-1991}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
* '''1900-1972''' {{RecordSearch|3235391|Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Naturalization Records, 1900-1972}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1900-1972''' {{RecordSearch|3235391|Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Naturalization Records, 1900-1972}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
{{AK Newspapers Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | {{AK Newspapers Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | ||
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($) | *'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($) | ||
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==== Birth ==== | ==== Birth ==== | ||
{{AK Birth Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | {{AK Birth Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | ||
* '''1816-2005''' {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | |||
* '''1816-2005''' {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
* '''1893-1956''' {{FSC|2365174|title-id|disp=Alaska, Ketchikan, Birth Records}}(*); Alaska (Territory). Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images | * '''1893-1956''' {{FSC|2365174|title-id|disp=Alaska, Ketchikan, Birth Records}}(*); Alaska (Territory). Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
==== Marriage ==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
{{AK Marriage Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | {{AK Marriage Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | ||
* '''1816-2005''' {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | |||
* '''1816-2005''' {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
* '''1901-1959''' {{FSC|2365171|title-id|disp=Alaska, Ketchikan, Marriage Records}}(*); Alaska (Territory). Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images | * '''1901-1959''' {{FSC|2365171|title-id|disp=Alaska, Ketchikan, Marriage Records}}(*); Alaska (Territory). Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
==== Death ==== | ==== Death ==== | ||
{{AK Death Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | {{AK Death Intro|Ketchikan Gateway}} | ||
* '''1816-2005''' {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | |||
* '''1816-2005''' {{RecordSearch|2216300|Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005}} at FamilySearch — [[Alaska, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
* '''1912-1959''' {{FSC|2365170|title-id|disp=Alaska, Ketchikan, Death Records}}(*); Alaska (Territory). Territorial Registrar of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images | * '''1912-1959''' {{FSC|2365170|title-id|disp=Alaska, Ketchikan, Death Records}}(*); Alaska (Territory). Territorial Registrar of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
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{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}} | {{FamilySearch Centers Intro}} | ||
*[ | *[[Ketchikan Alaska FamilySearch Center]] | ||
*[ | *[[Petersburg Alaska FamilySearch Center]] | ||
*[ | *[[Sitka Alaska FamilySearch Center]] | ||
*[ | *[[Wrangell Alaska FamilySearch Center]] | ||
*[https://www.bvgs.ca/ Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society] - an affiliate library | *[https://www.bvgs.ca/ Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society] - an affiliate library | ||
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*[http://www.linkpendium.com/ketchikan-ak-genealogy/ Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK Linkpendium] | *[http://www.linkpendium.com/ketchikan-ak-genealogy/ Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK Linkpendium] | ||
*[https://www.countyoffice.org/ak-ketchikan-gateway-borough-genealogy/ Genealogy Search] at CountyOffice.org | *[https://www.countyoffice.org/ak-ketchikan-gateway-borough-genealogy/ Genealogy Search] at CountyOffice.org | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=387&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Alaska%22 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 == | == Research Guides == | ||
Revision as of 17:45, 18 December 2023
Guide to Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Borough Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The Borough has Ketchikan as its seat and the Borough was created September 6, 1963. The Borough is located in the southeastern part of the state.[1]
Borough Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Courthouse
415 Main Street, Rm 400
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-225-3195
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Website[2]
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the borough, municipality, and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land* | Probate | Census |
| 1913 | 1890 | 1913 | ||||
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this borough. |
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this borough:[3]
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Census-designated places | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
- 1897-1900 Alaska, Ketchikan, Proof of Labor(*); Alaska (Territory). Ketchikan Recording District. Recorder at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1898-1971 Alaska, Ketchikan, Deeds(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1898-1971 Alaska, Ketchikan Miscellaneous Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Ketchikan Recording District. Recorder at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1898-1971 Alaska, Ketchikan, Power of Attorney Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1899-1963 Alaska, Ketchikan, Shipping Records(*); United States. National Archives and Records Administration (Seattle, Washington) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1901-1929 Alaska, Ketchikan Mining and Water Rights Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Ketchikan Recording District. Recorder at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1912-1913 Alaska, Ketchikan Townsite Assessment Receipts(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1920-1974 Alaska, Ketchikan, Land Records(*); United States. National Archives and Records Administration (Seattle, Washington) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census Records[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1960 | 10,070 | — |
| 1970 | 10,041 | −0.3% |
| 1980 | 11,316 | 12.7% |
| 1990 | 13,828 | 22.2% |
| 2000 | 14,070 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 13,477 | −4.2% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain records of members, such as: age, baptism, christening, or birth; marriage, maiden name; death date. For denominations and more information, see Alaska Church Records.
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this area - How to Use FS Places
Court Records[edit | edit source]
- 1902-1960 Alaska, Ketchikan, Court Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Justice Court (1st Division : Ketchikan Precinct) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
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Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
The first general land office was established at Sitka, Alaska in 1885. Records of subsequent transactions, including deeds and mortgages, are filed at the office of the district recorder in each judicial district. The FamilySearch Library has not acquired copies of Alaskan land records.
- 1906-1975 Alaska, U.S., Deed and Tract Books at Ancestry; index & images ($)
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Ketchikan Gateway area. Local histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Alaska History.
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
Click a neighboring county
for more resources
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this borough - How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Spanish-American War
- 1898-1934 Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records, 1898-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
World War II
- 1940-1945 Alaska, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1884-1991 Alaska Naturalization Records, 1884-1991 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1900-1972 Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Naturalization Records, 1900-1972 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Local newspapers may contain genealogical value including obituaries, births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries, family gatherings, family travel, achievements, business notices, engagement information, and probate court proceedings.
- 1800s-1999 U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 at Ancestry - index ($)
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Probate records of Alaska were kept by the district courts prior to statehood. The superior court now has jurisdiction over probate matters. They are available at the archives and offices mentioned in Alaska Probate Records.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1884-1959 Alaska Probate Records Index, 1884 to 1959 (Downloadable) About 17,000 probate cases
- 1915-1968 Alaska, Ketchikan, Probate Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Probate Court (1st Division : Ketchikan) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
School Records[edit | edit source]
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Alaska tax records complement land records and can be used in place of censuses or to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years. Real and personal property tax records are kept at the borough's Assessors office. For more information, see Alaska Taxation.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded by officials on registers, certificates, and documents. The Bureau of Vital Statistics has records of birth (1913-), death (1913-), and marriages (1890's-), although many vital records before 1930 were not registered. They have divorce records since 1950. For more information and how to find earlier records, see Alaska Vital Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1816-2005 Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1893-1956 Alaska, Ketchikan, Birth Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1816-2005 Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1901-1959 Alaska, Ketchikan, Marriage Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1816-2005 Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1912-1959 Alaska, Ketchikan, Death Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Territorial Registrar of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Voting Records[edit | edit source]
- 1918-1958 Alaska, Ketchikan, Voter Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Ketchikan Gateway area. For state-wide facilities, see Alaska Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Ketchikan Alaska FamilySearch Center
- Petersburg Alaska FamilySearch Center
- Sitka Alaska FamilySearch Center
- Wrangell Alaska FamilySearch Center
- Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society - an affiliate library
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Ketchikan Gateway area. For state-wide library facilities, see Alaska Archives and Libraries.
Historic Ketchikan
P. O. Box 23364
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-225-5515
Email: info@historicketchikan.org
Website
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Ketchikan Gateway area. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Alaska Societies.
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough AKGenWeb
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK Linkpendium
- Genealogy Search at CountyOffice.org
- The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Ketchikan Gateway Borough," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketchikan_Gateway_Borough,_Alaska 05/26/2017.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ketchikan Gateway Borough p. 48.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketchikan_Gateway_Borough,_Alaska, accessed 25 February 2019.
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