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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Washington]]'' [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Kitsap County''' [[Image:{{WAKitsapShipyard}}]]<br><br>Guide to '''{{PAGENAME}} genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records, since 1857, when the [[{{PAGENAME}}#County_Overview|county was formed]].<br><br>
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Guide to '''Kitsap County, Washington ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
 
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<br>[[Image:Aerial Bremerton Shipyard November 2012.jpg |thumb|right|250px|<center>Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Kitsap CO., Washington</center>]]
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| county = Kitsap County
== County Information ==
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| founded year = 1847
| founded date = January 16
| seat = Port Orchard
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| building address = [http://www.kitsapgov.com/ Kitsap County Courthouse]<br> 614 Division Street<br> Port Orchard, WA 98366<br> Phone 360.337.7164<br>[http://www.Kitsapcounty.us/ '''Kitsap County Website'''] }}
 
=== County Overview  ===
 
{{Tip|Before 1857—and perhaps until the newly-formed county was fully operational—search records of the parent county(s).}}
 
==== Parent County(s)  ====
 
Kitsap County, Washington was created 16 January 1857 as (Slaughter County) from [[King County, Washington|King]] and [[Jefferson County, Washington|Jefferson]]. Renamed Kitsap 13 July 1857.<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:''' Port Orchard <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>. See also [[{{PAGENAME}}#Towns and Communities|Towns and Communities]] in {{PAGENAME}}.  For Courthouse, see [[{{PAGENAME}}#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives, libraries, etc.]]


===== Boundary Changes  =====
=== Description ===
The county was named for Chief Kitsap. The county is located in the west-central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Kitsap County, Washington," in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington.'' accessed 17/07/2019</ref>


*[http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#KITSAP 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>
=== County Courthouse ===
{{WA Courthouse Intro|Kitsap}}
'''Kitsap County Courthouse'''<br>614 Division Street<br>Port Orchard, WA 98366<br>Phone: 360-337-7109<br>[https://www.kitsapgov.com/ Kitsap County Website] <br>


==== Neighboring Counties  ====
County Auditor has birth records 1891-1907, death records 1892-1907 and marriage records from 1892.<br>County Clerk has divorce and court records from 1888, probate and adoption records from 1861 and land records from 1857. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kitsap County, Washington page 733, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


{{PAGENAME}} is surrounded by: [[Island County, Washington|Island]] | [[Jefferson County, Washington|Jefferson]] | [[King County, Washington|King]] | [[Mason County, Washington|Mason]] | [[Pierce County, Washington|Pierce]] | [[Snohomish County, Washington|Snohomish]] <center>{{WAKitsap County Clickable Neighbors}}</center>
=== Kitsap County, Washington Record Dates  ===
 
{{WA Record Dates Intro|Kitsap}}
==== Courthouse  ====
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[http://www.kitsapgov.com/ Kitsap County Courthouse]<br> 614 Division Street<br> Port Orchard, WA 98366<br> Phone 360.337.7164<br><br>County Auditor has birth records 1891-1907, death record<br> 1892-1907 and marriage records from 1892. <br>County Clerk has divorce and court records from 1888, probate and<br> adoption records from 1861 and land records from 1857. <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kitsap County, Washington page 733, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
 
See also [[{{PAGENAME}}#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives, libraries, etc.]] in {{PAGENAME}}.
 
==== Dates of Major County Records  ====
 
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#ccff66" align="center" colspan="6" | '''Beginning dates for major county records'''<ref>Alice Eichholz, ''Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources'', 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 733-734. {{WorldCat|55947869|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1185723|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004}}.</ref>
| 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), Kitsap 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>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Kitsap County, Washington#Marriage|Marriage]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Kitsap County, Washington#Death|Death]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Kitsap County, Washington#Land_and_Property|Land]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Kitsap County, Washington#Probate|Probate]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" | <center>'''[[Kitsap County, Washington#Court_Records|Court]]'''</center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1891*</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1891
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1860*</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1892
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1891*</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1892
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1857</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1888
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1861</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1857
| width="16.6%" valign="middle" style="height: 25px;" | <center>1888</center>
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1861
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1850
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#99d6ff" colspan="6" | '''* For earlier dates, try...''' '''[[Kitsap County, Washington#Church_Records|Church]] &#124; [[Kitsap County, Washington#Obituaries|Obituaries]] &#124; [[Kitsap County, Washington#Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]'''
| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1907. General compliance by 1917.</center>
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===== Record Loss =====
=== Record Loss ===
{{WA Record Loss Intro|Kitsap}}
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=== Topics for {{PAGENAME}} ===
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{WA Boundary Changes Intro|Kitsap}}
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* '''Parent County(s):''' Created as Slaughter County from [[King County, Washington Genealogy|King]] county, on 16 January 1857. Renamed Kitsap 13 July 1857.<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:''' Port Orchard<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[http://www.mapofus.org/Washington Interactive Map of Washington County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Washington county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#KITSAP Kitsap County, Washington Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
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{{WA Topics Intro}}
=== Populated Places ===
{{WA Populated Places Intro|Kitsap}}


{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|United States, Washington, Kitsap|place|disp={{PAGENAME}}}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see [[Kitsap County, Washington#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives and Libraries]].}}
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://Washington.hometownlocator.com/wa/Kitsap Hometown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Kitsap County, Washington," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington,
accessed 13 March 2019.</ref>


==== Bible Records  ====
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Orchard,_Washington Port Orchard]</div>
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* Annapolis
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olalla,_Washington Olalla]
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* Wautauga Beach
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico,_Washington Chico]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Port_Orchard,_Washington East Port Orchard]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enetai,_Washington Enetai]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erlands_Point-Kitsap_Lake,_Washington Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorst,_Washington Gorst]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston,_Washington Kingston]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lofall,_Washington Lofall]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester,_Washington Manchester]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_Yard_City,_Washington Navy Yard City]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkwood,_Washington Parkwood]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Gamble,_Washington Port Gamble]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Point,_Kitsap_County,_Washington Rocky Point]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seabeck,_Washington Seabeck]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverdale,_Washington Silverdale]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southworth,_Washington Southworth]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suquamish,_Washington Suquamish]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterman,_Washington Waterman]</div>
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{{WA Bible Intro}}
=== History Timeline ===
{{WA Historical Timeline Intro|Kitsap}}


==== Biography  ====
[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#KITSAP Historical County Boundaries] from Newberry Library<ref>John H. Long, ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) [https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/ 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. ''Kitsap County -- Thumbnail History'', [http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=7864 History Link.org] Essay 7864.
*The first residents of the land and islands between Puget Sound and Hood Canal were called Suquamish.
*'''1792-May''' British Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver mapped Puget Sound .
*'''1850''' The big trigger to white settlement on the Kitsap Peninsula came with the California Gold Rush.
*'''1853-March 2''' U.S. President Millard Fillmore establishes {{wpd|Washington Territory|Washington Territory}}.
*'''1855''' Washington Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens persuaded the tribes to sign the Point No Point and Point Elliott treaties, in which they ceded their lands to the United States.
*'''1857-July 13''' Slaughter County was officially formed and Port Madison became the county seat. Voters changed the name to Kitsap County.
*'''1880s''' The United States government chose Port Orchard as the site of a repair facility to help support naval operations in the Pacific Ocean.


{{WA Biogs Intro}}
== Resources ==
{{WA Resources Intro|Kitsap}}


==== Business and Commerce ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{WA Bible Intro|Kitsap}}


{{WA Business Intro}}
=== Biographies  ===
{{WA Biographies Intro|Kitsap}}


*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/326 Professional License Records] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{WA Business Records Intro|Kitsap}}


==== Cemeteries  ====
*'''1988-2006''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/326 Kitsap County Auditor, Professional License Records, 1988-2006] at Washington State Archives - index and images


{{WA Cemeteries Intro}}
=== Cemeteries ===
{{WA Cemeteries Intro|Kitsap}}


*[http://billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=111775 K P Cemetery, Port Orchard] BillionGraves
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*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=111871 Poulsbo Cemetery, Poulsbo] BillionGraves
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| bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" | <center>'''{{PAGENAME}}''' cemeteries from [[Washington Cemeteries|state]] and [[United States Cemeteries|national]] resources</center>
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| width="30%" bgcolor="#CCFFFF" | <center>'''Online County-wide Name Searches''' </center>
| width="30%" bgcolor="#FFFFB8" | <center>'''Published Grave<br> Transcripts''' </center>
| bgcolor="#FFF1DC" | <center>'''Lists of Cemeteries'''<br>(Several will also link to names)</center>
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| bgcolor="#E0FFFF" | [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSfn=&GSmn=&GSln=&GSbyrel=all&GSby=&GSdyrel=all&GSdy=&GScntry=4&GSst=50&GScnty=2970&GSgrid=&df=all&GSob=n FindAGrave] (Add a name to the search)
| bgcolor="#FFFFca" | {{FHL|United States, Washington, Kitsap|place||disp=FamilySearch Library}} Click '''Cemeteries.''' Press space bar to select town
| bgcolor="#FFF8DC" | [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=50&CScnty=2970 FindAGrave]
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| bgcolor="#E0FFFF" | [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:34 WA State Archives - Digital Collections] Click any cemetery for search window, select county, enter name(s).
| bgcolor="#FFFFca" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Kitsap+County%2C+Washington%2C+cemeteries&qt=results_page WorldCat]
| bgcolor="#FFF8DC" | [http://interment.net/us/wa/kitsap.htm Interment.net]
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| bgcolor="#E0FFFF" | [http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#country=United+States&state=Washington&county=Kitsap&search_text=&action=search_cemetery Billion Graves] Switch to "Person Lookup"  
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Kitsap County, Washington''' online and in print</center>
| bgcolor="#FFFFca" | [[Washington Periodicals]]
| bgcolor="#FFF8DC" | [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:34 Washington State Digital Archives] Put county name in '''Search''' box
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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| bgcolor="#FFF8DC" | [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/WA/Kitsap/cem/ Linkpendium]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Kitsap+County%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2970  Find a Grave]
* [http://usgwtombstones.org/washington/kitsap.htm WA Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Washington&cemetery_county=Kitsap&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
* [http://usgwarchives.net/wa/kitsap/kitsap.htm  USGenWeb Archives]
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| bgcolor="#FFF8DC" | [http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#country=United+States&state=Washington&county=Kitsap&search_text=&action=search_cemetery Billion Graves]
* {{FSC|433344|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Kitsap+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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| bgcolor="#FFF8DC" | [http://usgwtombstones.org/washington/kitsap.htm USGenWeb Tombstone Project]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Kitsap+County%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2970 Find a Grave]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396067&reqParentsLabel=Kitsap%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Washington Cemeteries|Washington Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
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| bgcolor="#FFF8DC" | [http://genealogytrails.com/wash/kitsap/index.html Genealogy Trails]
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==== Census ====
=== Census Records ===
 
{{WA Census Intro|Kitsap}}
{{WA Census}}
*Census indexes at [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/ Washington State Digital Archives]: (Free)
**Federal: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/125 1910]
**Territorial: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/186 1857]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/174 1871]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/324 1883]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/151 1885]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/728 1889]
**These were indexed by local societies and individuals.
{{FYI|Censuses indexed by societies or groups in the area may be more accurate, due to familiarity with local surnames.}}


==== Church Records  ====
{{Historical populations
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|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860 |544
|1870 |866
|1880 |1738
|1890 |4624
|1900 |6767
|1910 |17647
|1920 |33162
|1930 |30776
|1940 |44387
|1950 |75724
|1960 |84176
|1970 |101732
|1980 |147152
|1990 |189731
|2000 |231969
|2010 |251133
}}
* Census indexes at [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/ Washington State Archives]:
::'''Federal:''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/125 1910]
::'''Territorial:''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/186 1857], [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/174 1871],[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/324 1883],[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/151 1885],[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/728 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. Select Browse all images, click county
*'''1850-1914''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70878/ Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914] at Ancestry (Free)


{{WA Church Intro}}  
=== Church Records ===
{{WA Church Intro|Kitsap}}


*Church records (microfilmed originals or published transcripts) for {{PAGENAME}} are listed in the {{FHL|United States, Washington, Okanogan|place|disp=FamilySearch catalog}}. (Press space bar to select town.)
'''''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'''''<br>
 
'''Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'''<br>
===== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints =====
*Bremerton
 
'''LDS Ward and Branch Records'''  
 
*Bremerton  
*Port Orchard
*Port Orchard


===== Lutheran  =====
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
 
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396067&reqParentsLabel=Kitsap%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]]
:*Records of Port Madison Lutheran Church, Winslow, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
 
==== Court Records  ====
 
{{WACourtIntro}}
 
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/250 Power of Attorney Records 1987 and 2006] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
 
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/231 Kitsap 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  ====
 
{{WA Dirs Intro}}
 
==== Emigration and Immigration  ====
 
{{WA Emig Intro}}
 
==== Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups  ====
 
{{WA Ethnic etc. Intro}}
 
===== American Indian  =====
 
===== Japanese  =====
 
World War II Files, 1942-1946
 
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
 
====Funeral Homes====
 
{{WA Funeral Homes Intro}}
 
==== Gazetteers  ====
 
{{WA Gazetteers Intro}}
 
==== Genealogy  ====
 
{{WA Genealogy Intro}}
 
{{CommunityTree}}
*[http://recordspedia.com/Washington/Kitsap-County/Public-Records "Kitsap County, Washington Public Records"] online
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/WA/Kitsap/ "Family History & Genealogy"] online
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/324 "1883 Kitsap County Census"] online
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1830 "Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Register, 1868-1890"] online
 
==== Guardianship  ====
 
{{WAGuardianshipIntro}}
 
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]].
 
==== History  ====
 
{{WA History Intro}}
*[http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=7864 "Kitsap County -- Thumbnail History"]
 
*[http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/publications.aspx ''History of the Puget Sound country, 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]
 
*[http://www.stateofus.com/washington/kitsap-county/ "Kitsap County, Alabama (Washington) Facts"]
 
 
===== History Timeline  =====
 
[http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#KITSAP 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. ''Kitsap County -- Thumbnail History'', [http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=7864 History Link.org] Essay 7864.
 
*The first residents of the land and islands between Puget Sound and Hood Canal were called Suquamish.
*1792 -  May, British Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver mapped Puget Sound .
*1850 - The big trigger to white settlement on the Kitsap Peninsula came with the California Gold Rush.
*1853 - March 2, U.S. President Millard Fillmore establishes {{wpd|Washington Territory|Washington Territory}}.
*1855 -  Washington Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens persuaded the tribes to sign the Point No Point and Point Elliott treaties, in which they ceded their lands to the United States.
*1857 -  July 13,  Slaughter County was officially formed and Port Madison became the county seat. Voters changed the name to Kitsap County.
*1880s - The United States government chose Port Orchard as the site of a repair facility to help support naval operations in the Pacific Ocean.
 
==== Land and Property  ====
 
{{WA Land Intro}}
 
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM93R-NBS%3An1046181901%3Fcc%3D1762885 County Land Records, 1850-1954] at ''Washington, County Land Records, 1850-1954'' at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
**See what [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Washington,_County_Land_Records_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29#Record_Content genealogical information] may be in these records.
 
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/248 Land Records 1986 to 2006] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/252 Recorded Agreements and Contracts 1987-2006] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
 
==== Maps  ====
 
{{WA Maps Intro}}
 
[[Image:Wakitsap.jpg|260px|Wakitsap.jpg]] <br>{{WAMapInfo}}
 
==== Migration  ====
 
{{WA Migration Intro}}
 
==== Military  ====
 
{{WA Military Intro}}
 
==== Naturalization and Citizenship  ====
 
{{WA Naturalization Intro}}
 
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9M2-JHY%3A304285601%3Fcc%3D1932554 County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982]. at ''Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982'' at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
**See what [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Washington,_County_Naturalization_Records_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29#Record_Content genealogical information] may be in these records.
**Includes two collections: Declaration of intention 1929-1936 vol 7; Naturalization petitions 1910-1911 vol 6.
 
Included in above collection: Petition records & index, Naturalization certificate receipts, Journal of Citizenship index, Delectation of Intention, and Application of oaths.
 
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/306 Naturalization Records, 1906-1910, 1929-1955] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
 
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.)
 
[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.
 
==== Newspapers  ====
 
{{WA Newspapers Intro}}
 
*[[{{PAGENAME}} Newspapers]] (Sortable by towns, years, and titles)
 
{{WA Newspaper abstracts|Kitsap}}
 
:*Port Orchard Independent
 
:*The Kitsap Sun
 
:*The Bainbridge Review
 
==== Obituaries ====
 
{{WA Obituaries Intro}}
 
'''Also check:''' 
 
*[[{{PAGENAME}}#Newspapers|Newspapers of {{PAGENAME}}]]
*Local [[{{PAGENAME}}#Funeral_Homes|Funeral Homes]], [[{{PAGENAME}}#Libraries|Libraries]], or family records.
*Obituaries of [[{{PAGENAME}}#Neighboring_Counties|neighboring counties]]
 
==== Periodicals  ====
 
{{WA Periodicals Intro}}
 
==== Probate Records  ====
 
{{WA Probate Intro|Kitsap}}
 
==== Public Records  ====
 
{{WA Public Records}}
 
*Kitsap [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22029-18147-61?cc=1404287&wc=12809216 Postmaster Index A-C].• [https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-22029-24319-18?cc=1404287&wc=12809217 Postmaster Index C-Z] Part of ''Washington, Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965'', [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=58 FamilySearch Historical Collections] for Washington. (Free, browse images)
 
==== Taxation  ====
 
{{WA Tax Intro}}
 
==== Vital Records  ====
 
{{WA vital intro}}
 
===== Birth  =====
 
{{WA Birth Intro}}
 
{{WA Birth Tips}}
 
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2N4%3An748468768%3Fcc%3D1910364 Birth (L-Z) and death returns 1891-1907] Part of ''Washington, County Records, 1856-2009'' at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
**See what [[Washington Birth and Death#Record_content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
 
===== Marriage  =====
 
{{WA Marriage Intro}}
 
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70354] ''Web: Kitsap County, Washington, Marriage Index, 1986-2010'' (If the link does not work, go to [http://www.ancestry.com/ ancestry.com] ($), click '''Search''', select '''Card Catalog''', paste Title into search box, click '''Search''')
 
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1744 Marriage License Application Affidavits, 1905-2005] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
 
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/45 Marriage Records, 1860-2006] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
 
{{FYI|Witnesses or affiants may be relatives or close family friends. The affidavits also include physician's certificates.}}
 
===== Divorce  =====
 
{{WA Divorce Intro}}
 
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.
 
===== Death  =====
 
{{WA Death Intro}}
 
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1454923 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960] ''Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960'' at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
**See what [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Washington_County_Deaths_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29#Record_Content genealogical information] may be in these records.


====Voting Registers====
=== Court Records ===
{{WA Court Intro|Kitsap}}


{{WA Voting Intro}}
''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1973-2022''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2181 Kitsap County Superior Court Case Files] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/231 Kitsap Frontier Justice.] Part of "''Frontier Justice’’: Guide to the Court Records of Washington Territory, 1853-1889'' at Washington State 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


==== Websites  ====
=== Directories ===
{{WA Directories Intro|Kitsap}}


{{WA Websites Intro}}
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{WA Emigration Intro|Kitsap}}


{{Tip|Check back often with these websites. Internet offerings are growing at record rates.}}  
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{WA Ethnic Groups Intro|Kitsap}}


'''Sites with online indexes or images of records:''' <br>  
'''''American Indian'''''<br>
* '''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


:*[http://theusgenweb.org/wa/kitsap/ WAGenWeb]
'''''Japanese'''''<br>
:*[http://usgwarchives.net/wa/kitsap/kitsap.htm USGenWeb]
*'''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 and images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946
:*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:5 Current Collections] at Washington State Digital Archives (Free) Type county name, click '''Search''', then select a collection. Collections were posted to the appropriate headings for this Wiki page in November, 2013.
:*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=58 Historical Collections] at FamilySearch.org. (Free) Click "Last Updated." Collections through October 2013 have been posted to the appropriate headings for this Wiki page.


'''Sites that search the Internet for {{PAGENAME}} records online:'''
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{WA Funeral Homes Intro|Kitsap}}


:*[http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/WA/Kitsap/ Web Sites at RootsWeb - Kitsap WA] (Free)
=== Genealogies  ===
:*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/WA/Kitsap/ Linkpendium] (free)
{{WA Genealogies Intro|Kitsap}}
:*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/wa/counties/kitsap/ CyndisList] (free)


'''Major catalogs to offline genealogical records:''' <br> Catalogs refer to books, microfilm, manuscripts, and/or Internet images and indexes for various topics.
=== Guardianship ===
{{WA Guardianship Intro|Kitsap}}


:*{{FHL|United States, Washington,Kitsap|place|disp=FamilySearch catalog}} for {{PAGENAME}} (Select topics. Add comma to select towns.)
=== Land and Property Records ===
:*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=kitsap+county+washington&dblist=638&fq=s0%3A28000000&qt=facet_s0%3A WorldCat] To find libraries near you that have items of interest, see [[WorldCat Online Catalog]].
{{WA Land Intro|Kitsap}}
:*[http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=kitsap+county+Washington Allen County Public Library] (Indiana)
:*'''See also''' [[{{PAGENAME}}#Libraries|local libraries]] and [[Washington Archives and Libraries]]


=== Archives, Libraries, etc. ===
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1850-1954''' {{RecordSearch|1762885|Washington, County Land Records, 1850-1954}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Land Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only
*'''1987-2006; 2014''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/252 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Agreements and Contracts, 1987-2006; 2014] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*'''1987-2014''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/248 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Land Records, 1987-2014] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*'''1997; 2014''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1978 Kitsap County Auditor, Plats and Surveys, 1997; 2014] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*[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]


{{WA Archives Intro}}
=== Local Histories ===
{{WA Histories Intro|Kitsap}}


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]].
*[http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=7864 ''Kitsap County -- Thumbnail History''] at HistoryLink.org
*''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] at Washington History''
*[http://www.stateofus.com/washington/kitsap-county/ Kitsap County, Washington Facts] at StateofUS.com (mis-labeled as Kitsap County, Alabama)


*Check websites and catalogs, such as items in {{FHL|United States, Washington, Kitsap|place|disp=FamilySearch Library}} (Utah) or [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=kitsap+county+Washington Allen County Public Library] (Indiana) for {{PAGENAME}}. {{GetACopy tip}}
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{WA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{WA Kitsap County}}}}{{WA Maps Intro|Kitsap}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396067&reqParentsLabel=Kitsap%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]]


===== Family History Centers  =====
=== Migration ===
{{WA Migration Intro|Kitsap}}


{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}  
=== Military Records ===
{{WA Military Intro|Kitsap}}


*[[Bremerton Washington Family History Center]] 2225 Perry Avenue, Bremerton, Washington 98310 United States [https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=2225+Perry+Avenue%2C+Bremerton%2C+Washington+98310+&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x549039dabf2260bd%3A0x316c4c0898942c9!3m8!1m3!1d3077!2d-122.111481!3d47.690417!3m2!1i1259!2i880!4f13.1!4m2!3d47.580614!4d-122.614257 Location Map]
*'''1885-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/476 Military Department, National Guard Enlistment Register, 1885-1907] at Washington State Archives - index and images
* [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1979 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Military Records] at Washington State Archives - index and images


*[[Poulsbo Washington Family History Center]]2138 Northeast Mesford Road, Poulsbo, WA United States [https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=2138+Northeast+Mesford+Road%2C+Poulsbo%2C+WA+&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x5490230642ebf6c7%3A0xa2b79af0ab897b75!3m8!1m3!1d3084!2d-122.614257!3d47.580614!3m2!1i1259!2i880!4f13.1!4m2!3d47.738267!4d-122.620489 Location Map]
'''''Indian Wars'''''
*'''1855-1856''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/495 Military Department, Indian War Muster Rolls, 1855-1856] at Washington State Archives - index and images


===== Libraries  =====
'''''World War I'''''
* '''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


{{WALibraries Intro}}
'''''World War II'''''


:[http://www.krl.org/ Bainbridge Island Library], 1270 Madison N., Bainbridge Island 98110  Phone: (206) 842-4162
'''''Japanese'''''<br>
*'''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 and images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946


::Online Resources:
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{WA Naturalization Intro|Kitsap}}


::Unique Collections:
''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1850-1982''' {{RecordSearch|1932554|Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1906-1910, 1929-1955''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/306 Kitsap County Clerk, Naturalization Records, 1906-1910, 1929-1955] at Washington State Archives - index and images


:[http://www.krl.org/ Kitsap Regional Library], 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton 98310  Phone: (360) 405-9158
=== Newspapers ===
{{WA Newspapers Intro|Kitsap}}


::Online Resources:
*'''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 ($)
*'''1855-2009''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10633/washington-newspapers-1855-2009?s=275764761 Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*Port Orchard Independent
*The Kitsap Sun
*The Bainbridge Review
*[https://washingtondigitalnewspapers.org/ Washington Digital Newspaper] at Washington State Library
*[[Kitsap County, Washington Newspapers]] - List of known newspapers for the county, including town and years published for each newspaper


::Unique Collections:
=== Obituaries ===
{{WA Obituaries Intro|Kitsap}}


:[http://www.krl.org/ Bremerton Library], 612 5th St., Bremerton 98337  Phone: (360) 377-3955
=== Other Records ===
{{WA Other Records Intro|Kitsap}}
'''''Public Records'''''<br>
*'''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
*'''1987-2006''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/250 Power of Attorney Records, 1987-2006] at Washington State Archives


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


::Unique Collections:
=== Periodicals ===
{{WA Periodicals Intro|Kitsap}}
* [[Washington Periodicals]]


:[http://www.krl.org/ Kingston Library], 11212 Ne State Hwy 104, Kingston 98346  Phone: (360) 297-3330
=== Probate Records ===
{{WA Probate Intro|Kitsap}}


::Online Resources:
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*[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]


::Unique Collections:
=== School Records ===
{{WA Schools Intro|Kitsap}}
*'''1890-1939''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2500 Kitsap County Historical School Districts, Registers and Censuses, 1890-1939] at Washington State Archives - index and images


:[http://www.krl.org/ Little Boston Library], 31980 Little Boston Rd. Ne, Kingston 98346  Phone: (360) 297-2670
=== Social Security 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


::Online Resources:
=== Tax Records ===
{{WA Tax Intro|Kitsap}}


::Unique Collections:
=== Vital Records ===
{{WA Vital Intro|Kitsap}}


:[http://www.krl.org/ Manchester Library], 8067 E. Main St., Manchester 98353  Phone: (360) 871-3921
==== Birth ====
{{WA Birth Intro|Kitsap}}
*'''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 and 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
*'''1891-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1479 Kitsap County  Auditor, Birth Records] at Washington State Archives - index and images


::Online Resources:
==== Marriage ====
{{WA Marriage Intro|Kitsap}}


::Unique Collections:
*'''1801-1962''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=washington%2cwa Washington, United States Marriages] at  Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1855-2008''' {{RecordSearch|1534448|Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1860-2014''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/45 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1860-2014] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*'''1868-1890''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1830 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Register, 1868-1890] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*'''1905-1986''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1744 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Application Affidavits, 1905-1986] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*'''1968-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2601 Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1997] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*'''1969-2014''' {{RecordSearch|2761120|Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1969-2022''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2208 Department of Health, Marriage Index, 1969-2022] at Washington State Archives - index and images
*'''1986-2010''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70354 Kitsap County, Washington, Marriage Index, 1986-2010] - index


:[http://www.krl.org/ Port Orchard Library], 87 Sidney St., Port Orchard 98366  Phone: (360) 876-2224
==== Death ====
{{WA Death Intro|Kitsap}}


::Online Resources:
*'''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
*'''1892-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1156 Kitsap County Auditor, Death Records, 1892-1907] at Washington State Archives - index and 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 and images
*'''1907-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2597 Department of Health, Death Certificates, July 1, 1907-1997] at Washington State Archives - index and 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 and 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 and images
*'''1919-1921''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2711 Department of Health, Fetal Death Records, 1919-1921] at Washington State Archives - index and images


::Unique Collections:
==== Divorce ====
{{WA Divorce Intro|Kitsap}}
*'''1968-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2602 Department of Health, Divorce Certificates, 1968-1997] at Washington State Archives - index and images
* '''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 and images


:[http://www.krl.org/ Poulsbo Library], 700 Ne Lincoln St., Poulsbo 98370  Phone: (360) 779-2915
== Research Facilities ==
{{WA Research Facilities Intro|Kitsap}}


::Online Resources:
=== Archives ===
{{WA Archives Intro|Kitsap}}


::Unique Collections:
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


:[http://www.krl.org/ Silverdale Library], 3450 Nw Carlton St., Silverdale 98383  Phone: (360) 692-2997
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/auburn/625-m-street-northeast Auburn Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/bellevue/10675-northeast-20th-street Bellevue Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/bremerton/2225-perry-avenue Bremerton Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/federal-way/34815-weyerhaeuser-way-south Federal Way Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/issaquah/1100-6th-avenue-southeast Issaquah Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/kent/12817-southeast-256th-street Kent Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[[Kirkland Washington FamilySearch Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/maple-valley/26800-236th-place-se Maple Valley Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/bellevue/4200-124th-avenue-southeast Newport Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/north-bend/527-southwest-mt-si-boulevard North Bend Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/poulsbo/2138-ne-mesford-road Poulsbo Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/redmond/10115-172nd-avenue-northeast Redmond Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/seattle/14022-ambaum-boulevard-southwest Seattle Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/seattle/5701-8th-avenue-northeast Seattle Washington North FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/bremerton/9256-nels-nelson-road-nw Silverdale Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/seattle/8220-south-126th-street Tiffany Park Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/vashon/9330-southwest-204th-street Vashon Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/wa/woodinville/16500-124th-avenue-northeast Woodinville Washington FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.naamnw.org/ Northwest African American Museum] - an affiliate library
*[https://seagensoc.org/ Seattle Genealogical Society] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.stillygen.org/ Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society] - an affiliate library


::Online Resources:
=== Libraries ===
{{WA Libraries Intro|Kitsap}}


::Unique Collections:
Resources for Kitsap 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>


===== Museums  =====
'''''Libraries'''''<br>
'''Kitsap Regional Library'''<br>1301 Sylvan Way<br>Bremerton, WA 98310<br>Phone: 360-405-9158<br>[http://www.krl.org/ Website]<br><br>
Branches:
<br>'''Bainbridge Island Library'''<br>1270 Madison N.<br>Bainbridge Island, WA 98110<br>Phone: 206-842-4162
<br>'''Bremerton Library'''<br>612 5th Street<br>Bremerton, WA 98337<br>Phone: 360-377-3955
<br>'''Kingston Library'''<br>11212 NE State Hwy 104<br>Kingston, WA 98346<br>Phone: 360-297-3330
<br>'''Little Boston Library'''<br>31980 Little Boston Rd. NE<br>Kingston, WA 98346<br>Phone: 360-297-2670
<br>'''Manchester Library'''<br>8067 E. Main Street<br>Manchester, WA 98353<br>Phone: 360-871-3921
<br>'''Port Orchard Library'''<br>87 Sidney Street<br>Port Orchard, WA 98366<br> Phone: 360-876-2224
<br>'''Poulsbo Library'''<br>700 NE Lincoln Street<br>Poulsbo, WA 98370<br> Phone: 360-779-2915
<br>'''Silverdale Library'''<br>3450 NW Carlton Street<br>Silverdale, WA 98383<br>Phone: 360-692-2997


{{WA Museums Intro}}
=== Museums ===
{{WA Museums Intro|Kitsap}}


===== Societies =====
== Societies ==
{{WA Societies Intro|Kitsap}}


{{WA Societies Intro}}
'''Puget Sound Genealogical Society'''<br>1301 Sylvan Way<br>Bremerton, WA 98310<br>[http://www.pusogensoc.org Website]<br><br>
'''Kitsap County Historical Society and Museum'''<br>280 4th Street<br>Bremerton, WA 98337<br>[https://kitsapmuseum.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/KitsapHistory/ Facebook]


Puget Sound Genealogical Society<br> P.O. Box 1931<br> Port Orchard, WA 98366-0805<br> (360)874-8813<br> [http://www.pusogensoc.org www.pusogensoc.org]
== Websites ==
{{WA Websites Intro|Kitsap}}


=== Towns and Communities  ===
* [http://wagenweb.org/kitsap/ Kitsap County WAGenWeb Project]
* [http://usgwarchives.net/wa/kitsap/kitsap.htm USGenWeb Archives Project]
* [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:5 Washington State Digital Archives]


See a list of towns and communities in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington#Census-recognized_communities Kitsap County] per Wikipedia.  
*{{FSC Place IDNum|2954|Washington|Kitsap}} – 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.


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


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== References ==
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{{Washington|Washington}}
[[Category:Kitsap_County,_Washington]]
[[Category:Kitsap_County,_Washington]]
[[Category:Washington Counties]]

Latest revision as of 12:23, 5 June 2024

Guide to Kitsap County, Washington ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: Port Orchard
Organized: January 16, 1847
Parent County(s): King
Neighboring Counties
Island • Jefferson • King • Mason • Pierce • Snohomish
See County Maps
Courthouse
Washington, Kitsap County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Wa-kitsap.png

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Kitsap CO., Washington

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The county was named for Chief Kitsap. The county is located in the west-central area of the state.[1]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Kitsap County Courthouse
614 Division Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: 360-337-7109
Kitsap County Website

County Auditor has birth records 1891-1907, death records 1892-1907 and marriage records from 1892.
County Clerk has divorce and court records from 1888, probate and adoption records from 1861 and land records from 1857. [2]

Kitsap County, Washington Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[3]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1891 1892 1892 1888 1857 1861 1850
*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1907. General compliance by 1917.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

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 county:[6]

Cities
Unincorporated communities
  • Annapolis
  • Bay Vista
  • Breidablick
  • Brownsville
  • Camp Union
  • Central Valley
  • Clear Creek
  • Crosby
  • Eglon
  • Fernwood
  • Fragaria
  • Gilberton
  • Glenwood
  • Harper
  • Holly
  • Horseshoe Lake
  • Illahee
  • Island Lake
  • Kariotis
  • Lofall
  • Lone Rock
  • Long Lake
  • Nellita
  • Olalla
  • Olalla Valley
  • Scandia
  • South Colby
  • South Park Village
  • Virginia
  • Waterman
  • Wautauga Beach
  • Wildcat Lake
  • Wye Lake
American Indian Communities
Census-designated places


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Historical County Boundaries from Newberry Library[7]

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. Kitsap County -- Thumbnail History, History Link.org Essay 7864.

  • The first residents of the land and islands between Puget Sound and Hood Canal were called Suquamish.
  • 1792-May British Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver mapped Puget Sound .
  • 1850 The big trigger to white settlement on the Kitsap Peninsula came with the California Gold Rush.
  • 1853-March 2 U.S. President Millard Fillmore establishes Washington Territory.
  • 1855 Washington Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens persuaded the tribes to sign the Point No Point and Point Elliott treaties, in which they ceded their lands to the United States.
  • 1857-July 13 Slaughter County was officially formed and Port Madison became the county seat. Voters changed the name to Kitsap County.
  • 1880s The United States government chose Port Orchard as the site of a repair facility to help support naval operations in the Pacific Ocean.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Biographical information is often found in Local Histories and in Genealogies (please see those headings). See also Washington Biography.

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Kitsap County, Washington online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Washington Cemeteries for more information.


Census Records[edit | edit source]

See Washington Census for online censuses, including territorial. For more information, see United States Census.

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1860 544 —
1870 866 59.2%
1880 1,738 100.7%
1890 4,624 166.1%
1900 6,767 46.3%
1910 17,647 160.8%
1920 33,162 87.9%
1930 30,776 −7.2%
1940 44,387 44.2%
1950 75,724 70.6%
1960 84,176 11.2%
1970 101,732 20.9%
1980 147,152 44.6%
1990 189,731 28.9%
2000 231,969 22.3%
2010 251,133 8.3%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".
Federal: 1910
Territorial: 1857, 1871,1883,1885,1889.

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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • Bremerton
  • Port Orchard

List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Highly variable in personal information, court records can mention relatives, occupations, or pinpoint residences and dates. See Washington Court Records for the various courts used through the years.

Online Court Indexes and Records

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[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

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

American Indian

Japanese

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Many local libraries and societies have collections of family genealogies. Local histories or biographies often include brief genealogies of the featured persons. See also Washington Compiled Genealogies.

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

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

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

Online Land Indexes and Records

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

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

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Island CountySnohomish CountyKing CountyPierce CountyMason CountyJefferson CountyWA KITSAP.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Most residents came to Washington from other states or crossed the border from Canada. (See Seattle Passenger Lists for those who came from other countries.) Although few other migration records exist, try:
• Censuses: (use birthdates and places of children as clues)
• Land Records: (1st deed may reveal previous residence)
• Death-related records of children may give town or county of birth
• Records of relatives and neighbors

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Indian Wars

World War I

World War II

Japanese

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Washington Naturalization and Citizenship for more information. Note: Until 1922 in the United States, women's citizenship was based on that of their husbands.

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Small town newspapers provide historical content and contain obituaries, birth or death notices, legal notices, and community news, such as visits to or from out-of-town relatives. See Washington Newspapers for tips, resources, and details.

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Obituaries may mention birth, marriage, spouse, parents, living family members, education, occupation, and more. See Washington Obituaries for state level collections and United States Obituaries for tips and insights.

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Public Records

Voting Records

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.

Online Probate Indexes and Records

School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[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]

In 1891, coroners, physicians, and midwives were to "return" births and deaths to the county auditor. Many went unrecorded. On July 1, 1907, the State Center for Health Statistics assumed this responsibility.[8]

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

The county clerk has the divorce records. To order certificates, see Washington State Department of Health.

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Kitsap County. For state-wide facilities, see Washington 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

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Local public libraries—even smaller ones—often have Unique Genealogical Collections that are not online for the area they serve. Many libraries in Washington have an area dedicated to local history and genealogy. Listed below are libraries in Kitsap County. For state-wide library facilities, see Washington Archives and Libraries.

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

Libraries
Kitsap Regional Library
1301 Sylvan Way
Bremerton, WA 98310
Phone: 360-405-9158
Website

Branches:
Bainbridge Island Library
1270 Madison N.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-842-4162
Bremerton Library
612 5th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: 360-377-3955
Kingston Library
11212 NE State Hwy 104
Kingston, WA 98346
Phone: 360-297-3330
Little Boston Library
31980 Little Boston Rd. NE
Kingston, WA 98346
Phone: 360-297-2670
Manchester Library
8067 E. Main Street
Manchester, WA 98353
Phone: 360-871-3921
Port Orchard Library
87 Sidney Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: 360-876-2224
Poulsbo Library
700 NE Lincoln Street
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Phone: 360-779-2915
Silverdale Library
3450 NW Carlton Street
Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: 360-692-2997

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Kitsap County. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Washington Societies.

Puget Sound Genealogical Society
1301 Sylvan Way
Bremerton, WA 98310
Website

Kitsap County Historical Society and Museum
280 4th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
Website
Facebook

Websites[edit | edit source]

Check back often with websites. Local societies and libraries may know of other websites.

  • FamilySearch Catalog – 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]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Kitsap County, Washington," in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington. accessed 17/07/2019
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kitsap County, Washington page 733, At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Kitsap County, Washington . Page 732-735 At various libraries (WorldCat); 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Kitsap County, Washington," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington, accessed 13 March 2019.
  7. ↑ John H. Long, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) online.
  8. ↑ Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, Birth Records, About this Collection & Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, Death Records About Death Records
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