WSGS has two programs documenting those who lived in Washington Territory on or before November 11, 1889.
- The Pioneer Pursuit program is designed to document every man, woman and child that lived in Washington Territory on or before November 11, 1889. All data for pioneers, including proper sources, has been verified and approved by the WSGS Pioneer Pursuit Committee.
- The Pioneer Certificate (and First Citizens) program is a way to purchase a certificate signifying that your ancestor was in Washington Territory on or before statehood. If your ancestor was in Washington on or before December 31, 1900, you may be eligible to purchase a First Citizen Certificate.