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Kitsap County was created on 1857 and was formed from King County, Jefferson County . Originally named Slaughter county and was renamed in 1857. The county was named for Chief Kitsap . The county seat is Port Orchard .
Kitsap County is bordered by Island County ( northeast), Snohomish County ( east), King County ( southeast), Pierce County ( southeast), Mason County ( southwest), Jefferson County ( northwest).
Cities and Towns in Kitsap County include Bainbridge Island, Bangor, Bremerton, East Port Orchard, Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake, Indianola, Kingston, Manchester, Navy Yard City, Parkwood, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Suquamish, Tracyton.
The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.kitsapgov.com/ .
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- Kitsap County, Washington Message Boards
- read and post messages with other genealogy researchers for Kitsap County
- Kitsap County, Washington Genealogy Forum - read and post messages about your ancestors
- Kitsap County, Washington Wikipedia article
- Kitsap County, WA USGenweb
- The Washington Family Group Sheet Project
- Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce, 590 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Phone 206-842-3700.
- Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 229, 301 Pacific Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337-0229. Phone 360-479-3579.
- Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce, 1014 Bay St. #8, Port Orchard, WA 98366-5205. Phone 360-876-3505.
- Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1063, 19168 Jensen Way, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Phone 360-779-4999, 360-779-4848.
- Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1218, Silverdale, WA 98383-1218. Phone 360-692-6800.
- Kitsap County, Washington Family Books at Amazon.com
- Kitsap County, Washington History Books at Amazon.com
Below is a list of Kitsap County Genealogical and Historical Socities, Mail-List, Libraries and Archives Addresses and/or Links. See Also Washington Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.
- Puget Sound Genealogical Society, 1026 Sidney Ave, Suite 110, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Bainbridge Island Historical Society, 7650 NE High School Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2621. Phone 206-842-2773
- Kitsap County Historical Society & Museum, PO Box 903, Bremerton, WA 98337. Phone 360-479-6226
- USS Turner Joy/Bremerton Historic Ships Association, 300 Washington Beach Ave #8, Bremerton, WA 98310. Phone 360-392-2457
- Puget Sound Regional Branch—Washington State Archives, Pritchard-Fleming Bldg., 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, MS-N100, Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
- Bainbridge Island Historical Museum, PO Box 11653, 7650 NE High School Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Phone 206-842-2773.
- Log Cabin Museum, 416 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Phone 360-876-3693.
- Pope and Talbot Historical Museum, PO Box 217, Port Gamble, WA 98366-0217. Phone 360-297-3341.
- Port Gamble Museum, (www.ptgamble.com) PO Box 85, Port Gamble, WA 98364. Phone 360-297-8074. Fax 360-297-7455.
- Family History Library
Kitsap County, WA Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records
See Also Washington Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records and Marriage Records
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. Although originally held in the county seat, many county land, probate, and court records have been transferred to the state archive's regional branches.
Even today, few people escape mention in court records at some time during their lives as witnesses, litigants, jurors, appointees to office, or as petition signatories. However, Americans of a few generations ago also expected to attend local court proceedings when they were in session. It was a civic duty and they could be fined if they did not attend. The chances are great that your ancestors have left a detailed record of at least some aspects of their lives in court records.
Unless otherwise noted, All Deparments are in the County Courthouse located at 614 Division St, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Kitsap County Clerk of Court has Court Records from 1884 and Probate Records from 1884 . Contact the County Clerk's department at Phone 360-337-7164. Fax 360-337-4927. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.
Kitsap County Auditor has Marriage Records from 1882 and Land Records from 1882 . The Couty Auditor also has Birth and Death Records from 1882 to 1907. See County Vital Records for info on Birth and Death Records after 1907. Contact the County Auditor's department at Phone 360-337-7129. Fax 360-337-4645..
Kitsap County Assessor has Tax Records. Contact the County Assessor's department at MS 22. Phone 360-337-7160. Fax 360-337-4874.
Below is a list of online resources for Kitsap County Court, Probate, Land or Tax Records Records EMAIL US with websites links to Kitsap County Court Records
- Kitsap County, Washington Court Books at Amazon.com
- BLM Land Records - covers the State of Washington. Many pioneers and settelers bought land from the government instead of individuals.
Kitsap County, WA Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records
See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Washington
Washington State Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Kitsap County Health Department is located at 345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337; (360) 337-5235 .
- Kitsap County Birth Records
- For records from July 1, 1907 to present: you can order through the Center for Health Statistics.
- For records from January 1, 1921 to present: you can order through local health departments.
- For records before July 1, 1907 in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane: contact the local health department.
- For all other counties for records before July 1, 1907: contact the county auditor.
- Kitsap County Marriage Records
- For recent marriage certificates from the last 4 months: contact the county auditor where the license was filed.
- For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics
- For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county auditor where the license was obtained.
- Kitsap County Divorce Records
- For recent divorce certificates from the last four months: contact the county clerk where the event was filed.
- For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
- For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county clerk where the event occurred.
- Kitsap County Death Records
- For recent records, in the current or previous month, please contact the Local Health Department where the event occurred.
- July 1, 1907 to 2 months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
- For records before July 1, 1907: contact the Research Office of the Washington State Archives.
Below is a list of online resources for Kitsap County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Kitsap County Vital Records
- Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!
- Click Here to Search the Social Security Death Index - Search over 82 million death records and get genealogical information crucial to your family research.
- Kitsap County, Washington Birth, Marriage & Death Books at Amazon.com
Kitsap County, WA Census Records
See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Records that exist for Washington
Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable
Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Kitsap County, Washington are 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Kitsap County are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1870 and 1880. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1870 and 1880.
Below is a list of online resources for Kitsap County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Kitsap County Census Records by clicking the link below:
- Kitsap County Census Records at Archives.com
- Kitsap County, Washington Census Books at Amazon.com
- Census & Voter Lists
Below is a list of online resources for Kitsap County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Kitsap County Census Records.
1860 Kitsap County Census Records
- 1860 U.S. Census Guide
- Download Free US 1860 Census Extract Form
- 1860 Kitsap County, Washington Census - Census Population of Kitsap County as of 01 June 1860.
1870 Kitsap County Census Records
- 1870 U.S. Census Guide
- 1870 Kitsap County, Washington Census - Census Population of Kitsap County as of 01 June 1870.
- Download Free US 1870 Census Extract Form
1880 Kitsap County Census Records
- 1880 U.S. Census Guide
- 1880 Kitsap County, Washington Census - Census Population of Kitsap County as of 01 June 1880. (free search index and print images)
- Download Free US 1880 Census Extract Form
1890 Kitsap County Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)
- 1890 U.S. Census Guide
- 1890 Kitsap County, Washington Census. This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1890. While much of this census was lost in a fire, Ancestry has gathered records from that time period to create an 1890 Census Substitute. - Ancestry
- Download Free US 1890 Census Extract Form
1900 Kitsap County Census Records
- 1900 U.S. Census Guide
- 1900 Kitsap County, Washington Census - Census Population of Kitsap County as of 01 June 1900.
- Download Free US 1900 Census Extract Form
1910 Kitsap County Census Records
- 1910 U.S. Census Guide
- 1910 Kitsap County, Washington Census - Census Population of Kitsap County as of 15 April 1910.
- Download Free US 1910 Census Extract Form
1920 Kitsap County Census Records
- 1920 U.S. Census Guide
- 1920 Kitsap County, Washington Census - Census Population of Kitsap County as of 01 January 1920.
- Download Free US 1920 Census Extract Form
1930 Kitsap County Census Records
- 1930 U.S. Census Guide
- 1930 Kitsap County, Washington Census - Census Population of Kitsap County as of 01 April 1930.
- Download Free US 1930 Census Extract Form
Kitsap County, WA Cemeteries & Graveyards
See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Washington
Cemetery records and headstone inscriptions are also sources of birth and death information. The records of this type most commonly found are church burial registers, sextons' records, cemetery deed and plot registers, burial permit records, grave opening orders, and monument (gravestone) inscriptions.
There are many churches and cemeteries in Kitsap County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Kitsap County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources for Kitsap County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Kitsap County Cemetery & Church Records.
- Cemetery Records at Archives.com
- Kitsap County, Washington Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
- Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com
The following cemeteries and churches are listed in the US Geological Survey web site as being in this County. And there are more not listed.
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Kitsap County, WA Church & Bible Records
See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Washington
For periods before the advent of civil registration of vital statistics, church records rank as the best available sources for information on specific vital events: birth, marriage, and death. Bible records is a good primary source for genealogy research and information. You will find many different surnames listed in many of these Bibles which include old photos, obituaries and other facts such as birth and death dates.
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Below is a list of online resources for Kitsap County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Kitsap County Cemetery & Church Records.
