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|Name=Kitsap County | |||
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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>]] | <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 Information == | == County Information == | ||
=== Description === | === Description === | ||
The | 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> | ||
=== County Courthouse === | === County Courthouse === | ||
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for | | 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="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]''' | ||
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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> | * '''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> | * '''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> | ||
*[ | *[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Washington Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county | ||
*[https:// | *[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#WA Washington Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/washington/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Washington county boundary changes | ||
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{{WA Business Records Intro|Kitsap}} | {{WA Business Records Intro|Kitsap}} | ||
*'''1988-2006''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/326 Kitsap County Auditor, Professional License Records, 1988-2006] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1988-2006''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/326 Kitsap County Auditor, Professional License Records, 1988-2006] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
=== Cemeteries === | === Cemeteries === | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center> | | width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center> | ||
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" valign="top" style="border:1px solid black" | | |bgcolor="#F0F0F0" valign="top" style="border:1px solid black" | | ||
*[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 | *[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] | * [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] | *[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Washington&cemetery_county=Kitsap&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves] | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center> | | width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center> | ||
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" style="border:1px solid black" valign="top" | | |bgcolor="#F0F0F0" style="border:1px solid black" valign="top" | | ||
* {{FSC| | * {{FSC|United States, Washington, Kitsap - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=346327072|disp=FamilySearch Library}} | ||
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Kitsap+County%2C+Washington%2C+cemeteries&qt=results_page WorldCat] | * [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> | | width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center> | ||
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Kitsap+County%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2970 Find | * [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] | * [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> | | colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Washington Cemeteries|Washington Cemeteries]] for more information.<center> | ||
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=== Census Records === | === Census Records === | ||
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* Census indexes at [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/ Washington State Archives]: | * Census indexes at [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/ Washington State Archives]: | ||
{{Block indent|'''Federal:''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/125 1910]|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''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].|2}} | |||
* '''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 | * '''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) | *'''1850-1914''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70878/ Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914] at Ancestry (Free) | ||
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''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br> | ''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 | *'''1973-2022''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2181 Kitsap County Superior Court Case Files] at Washington State Archives - index & 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) | *[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) | ||
{{Block indent|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|2}} | |||
=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
{{WA Directories Intro|Kitsap}} | {{WA Directories Intro|Kitsap}} | ||
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary | |||
=== Emigration and Immigration === | === Emigration and Immigration === | ||
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'''''Japanese'''''<br> | '''''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 | *'''1942-1946''' [http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/486 Public Welfare/Social Security Department, Evacuee (Japanese) Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946] at Washington State Archives - index & images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 | ||
=== Funeral Homes === | === Funeral Homes === | ||
{{WA Funeral Homes Intro|Kitsap}} | {{WA Funeral Homes Intro|Kitsap}} | ||
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<li>[https://www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/ Cook Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service] in Bainbridge Island</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.kitsapcremationandburial.com/ Kitsap Cremation & Burial] in Port Orchard</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.lewischapel.com/ Lewis Funeral Chapel & Poulsbo Mortuary] in Bremerton</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.lewischapel.com/ Lewis Funeral Chapel & Poulsbo Mortuary] in Poulsbo</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/washington/bremerton/miller-woodlawn-funeral-home/2629?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park] in Bremerton</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.rill.com/ Rill's Life Tribute Center] in Port Orchard</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.simplicitycremationkitsap.com/ Simple Cremation] in Poulsbo</li> | |||
<li>[https://www.tuellmckee.com/ Tuell-McKee Funeral & Cremation Services] in Bremerton</li> | |||
</ul> | |||
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=== Genealogies === | === Genealogies === | ||
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''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ''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 | * '''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 | *'''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 & images | ||
*'''1987-2014''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/248 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Land Records, 1987-2014] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1987-2014''' [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/248 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Land Records, 1987-2014] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1997; 2014''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1978 Kitsap County Auditor, Plats and Surveys, 1997; 2014] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1997; 2014''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1978 Kitsap County Auditor, Plats and Surveys, 1997; 2014] at Washington State Archives - index & 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] | ||
=== Local Histories === | === Local Histories === | ||
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{{WA Military Intro|Kitsap}} | {{WA Military Intro|Kitsap}} | ||
*'''1885-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/476 Military Department, National Guard Enlistment Register, 1885-1907] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1885-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/476 Military Department, National Guard Enlistment Register, 1885-1907] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
* [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1979 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Military Records] at Washington State Archives - index | * [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1979 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Military Records] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
'''''Indian Wars''''' | '''''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 | *'''1855-1856''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/495 Military Department, Indian War Muster Rolls, 1855-1856] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
'''''World War I''''' | '''''World War I''''' | ||
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'''''Japanese'''''<br> | '''''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 | *'''1942-1946''' [http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/486 Public Welfare/Social Security Department, Evacuee (Japanese) Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946] at Washington State Archives - index & images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 | ||
=== Naturalization and Citizenship === | === Naturalization and Citizenship === | ||
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''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br> | ''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 | *'''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 | *'''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 & images | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
{{WA Newspapers Intro|Kitsap}} | {{WA Newspapers Intro|Kitsap}} | ||
*'''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 ($) | |||
*'''1855-2009''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10633/washington-newspapers-1855-2009?s=275764761 Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | *'''1855-2009''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10633/washington-newspapers-1855-2009?s=275764761 Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | ||
*Port Orchard Independent | *Port Orchard Independent | ||
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*The Bainbridge Review | *The Bainbridge Review | ||
*[https://washingtondigitalnewspapers.org/ Washington Digital Newspaper] at Washington State Library | *[https://washingtondigitalnewspapers.org/ Washington Digital Newspaper] at Washington State Library | ||
*[[Kitsap County, Washington Newspapers]] | *[[Kitsap County, Washington Newspapers]] - List of known newspapers for the county, including town and years published for each newspaper | ||
=== Obituaries === | === Obituaries === | ||
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
* | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search] | ||
=== School Records === | === School Records === | ||
{{WA Schools Intro|Kitsap}} | {{WA Schools Intro|Kitsap}} | ||
*'''1890-1939''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2500 Kitsap County Historical School Districts, Registers and Censuses, 1890-1939] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1890-1939''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2500 Kitsap County Historical School Districts, Registers and Censuses, 1890-1939] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
=== Social Security Records === | === Social Security Records === | ||
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{{WA Birth Intro|Kitsap}} | {{WA Birth Intro|Kitsap}} | ||
*'''1852-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20222/washington-births?s=275764761 Washington, Births] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | *'''1852-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20222/washington-births?s=275764761 Washington, Births] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | ||
*'''1871-1921''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2600 Department of Health, Delayed Birth Records] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1871-1921''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2600 Department of Health, Delayed Birth Records] at Washington State Archives - index & images; includes some earlier and later dates | ||
*'''1873-1965''' {{RecordSearch|3418468|Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Birth Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1873-1965''' {{RecordSearch|3418468|Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Birth Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1891-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1479 Kitsap County Auditor, Birth Records] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1891-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1479 Kitsap County Auditor, Birth Records] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
==== Marriage ==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
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*'''1801-1962''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=washington%2cwa Washington, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($) | *'''1801-1962''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=washington%2cwa Washington, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($) | ||
*'''1855-2008''' {{RecordSearch|1534448|Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1855-2008''' {{RecordSearch|1534448|Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1860-2014''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/45 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1860-2014] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1860-2014''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/45 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1860-2014] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1868-1890''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1830 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Register, 1868-1890] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1865-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20617/washington-marriages?s=275764761 Washington Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | ||
*'''1905-1986''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1744 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Application Affidavits, 1905-1986] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1868-1890''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1830 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Register, 1868-1890] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1968-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2601 Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1997] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1905-1986''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1744 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Application Affidavits, 1905-1986] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1968-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2601 Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1997] at Washington State Archives - index & images | |||
*'''1969-2014''' {{RecordSearch|2761120|Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''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 | *'''1969-2022''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2208 Department of Health, Marriage Index, 1969-2022] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1986-2010''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70354 Kitsap County, Washington, Marriage Index, 1986-2010] - index | *'''1986-2010''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70354 Kitsap County, Washington, Marriage Index, 1986-2010] - index | ||
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*'''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 | *'''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 | *'''1892-1907''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1156 Kitsap County Auditor, Death Records, 1892-1907] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1907-1960''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30019/washington-death-certificates-1907-1960?s=275764761 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960] at MyHeritage — index ($) | *'''1907-1960''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30019/washington-death-certificates-1907-1960?s=275764761 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960] at MyHeritage — index ($) | ||
*'''1907-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1454923|Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1907-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1454923|Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960}} at FamilySearch - [[Washington, Death Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & 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 | *'''1907-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2597 Department of Health, Death Certificates, July 1, 1907-1997] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1907-2020''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/472 Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2020] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1907-2020''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/472 Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2020] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1915-1928''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/475 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Fatal Accident Cards, 1915-1928] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1915-1928''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/475 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Fatal Accident Cards, 1915-1928] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
*'''1919-1921''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2711 Department of Health, Fetal Death Records, 1919-1921] at Washington State Archives - index | *'''1919-1921''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2711 Department of Health, Fetal Death Records, 1919-1921] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
==== Divorce ==== | ==== Divorce ==== | ||
{{WA Divorce Intro|Kitsap}} | {{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 | *'''1968-1997''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2602 Department of Health, Divorce Certificates, 1968-1997] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
* '''1969-2014''' {{RecordSearch|2759158|Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014}} at FamilySearch — [[Washington Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1969-2014''' {{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 | *'''1969-2017''' [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2245 Department of Health, Divorce Index, 1969-2017] at Washington State Archives - index & images | ||
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*[https://www.naamnw.org/ Northwest African American Museum] - an affiliate library | *[https://www.naamnw.org/ Northwest African American Museum] - an affiliate library | ||
*[https://seagensoc.org/ Seattle Genealogical Society] - an affiliate library | *[https://seagensoc.org/ Seattle Genealogical Society] - an affiliate library | ||
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*{{FSC Place IDNum| | *{{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. | ||
== Research Guides == | == Research Guides == |
Latest revision as of 18:23, 19 August 2025
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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County Information
Description
The county was named for Chief Kitsap. The county is located in the west-central area of the state.[1]
County Courthouse
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
Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1891 | 1892 | 1892 | 1888 | 1857 | 1861 | 1850 |
Record Loss
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes
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Populated Places
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 | ||
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American Indian Communities | ||
Census-designated places | ||
History Timeline
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
Bible Records
Biographies
Biographical information is often found in Local Histories and in Genealogies (please see those headings). See also Washington Biography.
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 1988-2006 Kitsap County Auditor, Professional License Records, 1988-2006 at Washington State Archives - index & images
Cemeteries
Census Records
See Washington Census for online censuses, including territorial. For more information, see United States Census.
Historical populations | ||
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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". |
- Census indexes at Washington State Archives:
- 1803-2010 Washington, County Records, 1803-2010 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only. Select Browse all images, click county
- 1850-1914 Web: Washington, U.S., Various County Census Records, 1850-1914 at Ancestry (Free)
Church Records
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
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Court Records
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
- 1973-2022 Kitsap County Superior Court Case Files at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 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)
Directories
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
American Indian
- 1911-1919 Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Japanese
- 1942-1946 Public Welfare/Social Security Department, Evacuee (Japanese) Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 at Washington State Archives - index & images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946
Funeral Homes
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Genealogies
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
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
Online Land Indexes and Records
- 1850-1954 Washington, County Land Records, 1850-1954 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1987-2006; 2014 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Agreements and Contracts, 1987-2006; 2014 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1987-2014 Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Land Records, 1987-2014 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1997; 2014 Kitsap County Auditor, Plats and Surveys, 1997; 2014 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories
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.
- Kitsap County -- Thumbnail History at HistoryLink.org
- History of the Puget Sound country, Volume 1, Volume 2 by William Farrand Prosser [New York, Chicago, The Lewis publishing company, 1903] at Washington History
- Kitsap County, Washington Facts at StateofUS.com (mis-labeled as Kitsap County, Alabama)
Maps and Gazetteers
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration
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
- 1885-1907 Military Department, National Guard Enlistment Register, 1885-1907 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- Kitsap County Auditor, Recorded Military Records at Washington State Archives - index & images
Indian Wars
- 1855-1856 Military Department, Indian War Muster Rolls, 1855-1856 at Washington State Archives - index & images
World War I
- 1921-1925 Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
World War II
Japanese
- 1942-1946 Public Welfare/Social Security Department, Evacuee (Japanese) Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 at Washington State Archives - index & images; Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946
Naturalization and Citizenship
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
- 1850-1982 Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1906-1910, 1929-1955 Kitsap County Clerk, Naturalization Records, 1906-1910, 1929-1955 at Washington State Archives - index & images
Newspapers
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.
- 1800s-Current Washington, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1855-2009 Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009 at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- Port Orchard Independent
- The Kitsap Sun
- The Bainbridge Review
- 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
Obituaries
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
Public Records
- Prior to 1965 Washington Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1987-2006 Power of Attorney Records, 1987-2006 at Washington State Archives
Voting Records
- 1876-1940 Washington Voting Records, 1876-1940 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index
Periodicals
Probate Records
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
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records
- 1890-1939 Kitsap County Historical School Districts, Registers and Censuses, 1890-1939 at Washington State Archives - index & images
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
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
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
- 1852-1963 Washington, Births at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- 1871-1921 Department of Health, Delayed Birth Records at Washington State Archives - index & images; includes some earlier and later dates
- 1873-1965 Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1891-1907 Kitsap County Auditor, Birth Records at Washington State Archives - index & images
Marriage
- 1801-1962 Washington, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index ($)
- 1855-2008 Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1860-2014 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage Records, 1860-2014 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1865-Onward Washington Marriages at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- 1868-1890 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Register, 1868-1890 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1905-1986 Kitsap County Auditor, Marriage License Application Affidavits, 1905-1986 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1968-1997 Department of Health, Marriage Certificates, 1968-1997 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1969-2014 Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index
- 1969-2022 Department of Health, Marriage Index, 1969-2022 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1986-2010 Kitsap County, Washington, Marriage Index, 1986-2010 - index
Death
- 1881-1979 Washington, County Death Registers, 1881-1979 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1892-1907 Kitsap County Auditor, Death Records, 1892-1907 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1907-1960 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1907-1960 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1907-1997 Department of Health, Death Certificates, July 1, 1907-1997 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1907-2020 Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2020 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1915-1928 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Fatal Accident Cards, 1915-1928 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1919-1921 Department of Health, Fetal Death Records, 1919-1921 at Washington State Archives - index & images
Divorce
The county clerk has the divorce records. To order certificates, see Washington State Department of Health.
- 1968-1997 Department of Health, Divorce Certificates, 1968-1997 at Washington State Archives - index & images
- 1969-2014 Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index
- 1969-2017 Department of Health, Divorce Index, 1969-2017 at Washington State Archives - index & images
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Kitsap County. For state-wide facilities, see Washington Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
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
- Auburn Washington FamilySearch Center
- Bellevue Washington FamilySearch Center
- Bremerton Washington FamilySearch Center
- Federal Way Washington FamilySearch Center
- Issaquah Washington FamilySearch Center
- Kent Washington FamilySearch Center
- Kirkland Washington FamilySearch Center
- Maple Valley Washington FamilySearch Center
- Newport Washington FamilySearch Center
- North Bend Washington FamilySearch Center
- Poulsbo Washington FamilySearch Center
- Redmond Washington FamilySearch Center
- Seattle Washington FamilySearch Center
- Seattle Washington North FamilySearch Center
- Silverdale Washington FamilySearch Center
- Tiffany Park Washington FamilySearch Center
- Vashon Washington FamilySearch Center
- Woodinville Washington FamilySearch Center
- Northwest African American Museum - an affiliate library
- Seattle Genealogical Society - an affiliate library
- Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society - an affiliate library
Libraries
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
Societies
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
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
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Kitsap County, Washington," in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington. accessed 17/07/2019
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Kitsap County, Washington," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsap_County,_Washington, accessed 13 March 2019.
- ↑ John H. Long, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) online.
- ↑ Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, Birth Records, About this Collection & Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, Death Records About Death Records