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The first Norwegian settler to cross the Puget Sound was Zakarias Martin Taftzon (died 1901). He was a shoemaker and had roots from the Northern parts of Norway. | The first Norwegian settler to cross the Puget Sound was Zakarias Martin Taftzon (died 1901). He was a shoemaker and had roots from the Northern parts of Norway. After arriving in America he married a Native American woman and had two sons. | ||
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[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Archivesmonth/events.aspx Washington State Archive] | [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Archivesmonth/events.aspx Washington State Archive] | ||
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Revision as of 17:47, 4 December 2023
History:[edit | edit source]
The first Norwegian settler to cross the Puget Sound was Zakarias Martin Taftzon (died 1901). He was a shoemaker and had roots from the Northern parts of Norway. After arriving in America he married a Native American woman and had two sons.
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Archives:[edit | edit source]
Genealogy:[edit | edit source]
Newspapers:[edit | edit source]
1889 Washington Posten was created, later changed to Western Viking. The largest Norwegian newspaper in America today.
Societies:[edit | edit source]
Genealogical Societies in Washington State
Washington State Historical Society