Washington, the Evergreen State
Welcome to the Washington State Genealogical Society's website. We are here to help connect you with resources and services so you can advance your search for your Washington State ancestors and family history.
Nestled in the beautiful northwest corner of the U.S., Washington is a state with terrain from the vast Pacific Ocean, snow-capped Cascade Mountains and forested islands in Puget Sound to rolling wheat fields and an abundance of apples, pears, grapes and hops in Eastern Washington. While Seattle is Washington’s most recognized city, known for its booming tech industry, vibrant music scene and famed coffeehouses, the center of state government is in Olympia. State landmarks include Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, the Space Needle, and mighty Columbia River.
Washington became a state in November 1889 as the nation’s 42nd state and is the only state named after a U.S. President.
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Ritzville High School football player. A.M. Kendrick Photographic Collection, ca. 1890-1976. Imaged and indexed by Eastern Region Branch staff, Washington State Archives, Eastern Region. All original prints and negatives are housed at the Eastern Region of the Washington State Archives, Cheney, WA. On-line 2008Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov, accessed : 12 Sep 2021. For more information or to learn about related records, contact the Washington State Archives at (360) 586-1492, or email research@sos.wa.gov.
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What's New
The WSGS Board of Directors will conduct its monthly meeting via Zoom on 21 Sep 2021, 1:30 p.m. For more information, including a Zoom link, email Info@WASGS.ORG. Please put "Board Meeting" in the subject line. All are welcome.
WSGS Resources and Services
Blog: Sign up for our blog to keep current with the latest genealogical happenings and events in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.
Event Calendar: Looking for a road trip? There are genealogical events and meetings all around the state, as well as neighboring states and British Columbia.
Local Society contacts: There are more than 30 local genealogical societies around the state waiting to help you in your research.
Pioneer and First Citizen Program: Begun in 1989 to celebrate Washington's centennial, the Pioneer and First Citizen Program memorializes those Washington citizens who were early residents of the state. Commemorative certificates are available upon residency proof, as well as an index of participants.
Resource Guides: Looking for resources in a specific county? Check out these comprehensive resource guides listing everything from chambers of commerce, and local government departments to libraries, churches and newspapers.
Speakers' Bureau: If you're looking for a speaker for a society meeting, workshop or seminar, visit our Speakers' Bureau page.
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Rogue Valley Genealogical Society Presents Genealogy Week
Saturday - 09/18/2021
The Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (Medford, OR) is hosting "Genealogy Week" From 18 Sep to 24 Sep. All 14 classes are free. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your research skills. Click here to register. For more information, visit the ...
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Veterans Grab and Go
Saturday - 09/25/2021
The Kitsap Area Veterans Alliance is sponsoring a "Veterans Grab & Go" in Bremerton, Poulsbo, Silverdale and Port Orchard. This event is open to all Kitsap County veterans. ID required (military retired ID, VA card or DD214). For more information, ...
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Rogue Valley Genealogical Society Fall Seminar
Saturday - 09/25/2021
The Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (Medford, OR) is hosting a one-day virtual seminar on Saturday, 25 Sep 2021 entitled "North American Migration: In, Out and Across" with Patricia Oberndorf. For more information, visit the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society website. ...
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