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Revision as of 20:02, 22 January 2014
United States 
Washington Jefferson County [[Image:Template:WAJeffersonRiver]]
Guide to Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records, since 1852, when the county was formed.
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| Jefferson County, Washington | |
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 Location in the state of Washington | |
 Location of Washington in the U.S. | |
| Facts | |
| Founded | December 22, 1852 |
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| County Seat | Port Townsend |
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| Address | Jefferson County Courthouse 1820 Jefferson Street; PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368-0920 Phone. 360.385.9125 Jefferson County Website |
Contents
- 1 County Overview
- 2 Topics for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biography
- 2.3 Business and Commerce
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Gazetteers
- 2.13 Genealogy
- 2.14 Guardianship
- 2.15 History
- 2.16 Land and Property
- 2.17 Local Histories
- 2.18 Maps
- 2.19 Migration
- 2.20 Military
- 2.21 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.22 Newspapers
- 2.23 Obituaries
- 2.24 Periodicals
- 2.25 Probate Records
- 2.26 Public Records
- 2.27 Taxation
- 2.28 Vital Records
- 2.29 Voting Registers
- 2.30 Websites
- 3 Archives, Libraries, etc.
- 4 Towns and Communities
- 5 References
County Overview
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Before 1852—and perhaps until the newly-formed county was fully operational—search records of the parent county(s). |
Parent County(s)
Jefferson County, Washington was created 22 December 1852 from Thurston.[1]
Boundary Changes
- Historical County Boundaries from Newberry Library[2]
Neighboring Counties
Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy is surrounded by: Clallam | Grays Harbor | Island | Kitsap | Mason
See also Towns and Communities in Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy.
Courthouse
Jefferson County Courthouse
1820 Jefferson Street; PO Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368-0920
Phone. 360.385.9125
County Clerk has divorce records from 1886,
probate records from 1891 and court records from 1890.
County Auditor has birth and death records 1891-1907
and marriage records from 1853. [3]
See also Archives, libraries, etc. in Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy.
Dates of Major County Records
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Topics for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy
The topics or headings on this page describe records that are used for genealogy and family history. They include links to web sites with indexes, images, or information about the county.
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Don't overlook Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see Archives and Libraries. |
Bible Records
Biography
Biographical information is often found in state and local histories or genealogies. See also Washington Biography.
Business and Commerce
Cemeteries
Cemetery records often reveal birth, death, relationship, military, and religious information. Tombstones, sextons (caretakers) records, and burial records each have slightly different information. See Washington Cemeteries.
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Check every person buried in the plot, as they may be close relatives. |
Washington State Digital Archives has an index to the Brinnon Cemetery located on Church Road in Jefferson County . The index includes burials from 1895 – 2003.
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(Several will also link to names) |
| FindAGrave (Add a name to the search) | FamilySearch Library Click Cemeteries. Press space bar to select town | FindAGrave |
| WA State Archives - Digital Collections Click any cemetery for search window, select county, enter name(s). | WorldCat | Interment.net |
| Billion Graves Switch to "Person Lookup" | Washington Periodicals | Washington State Digital Archives Put county name in Search box |
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| USGenWeb Tombstone Project | ||
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Census
| Names, ages, birthplaces | 1850–1940 |
| Birthplaces of parents | 1880–1940 |
| Relationships | 1880–1940 |
| Family and Neighbors | All years |
| Immigration year | 1900–1930 |
| Citizenship | 1910–1940 |
Censuses 1) Give names, ages, and more about the family; 2) Pinpoint the area to find other records; and 3) Provide clues for further research.
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Click for more census tips |
- Washington online census links to FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest and others.
- Statewide printed indexes of federal censuses
- Census indexes at Washington State Digital Archives: (Free)
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Censuses indexed by societies or groups in the area may be more accurate, due to familiarity with local surnames. |
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.
- Church records (microfilmed originals or published transcripts) for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy are listed in the FamilySearch catalog. (Press space bar to select town.)
Court Records
Your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Court records can clarify family relationships, places of residence, occupations, and family history. See Washington Court Records for courts used through the years.
- Jefferson Frontier Justice. Part of "Frontier Justice’’: Guide to the Court Records of Washington Territory, 1853-1889 at Washington State Digital Archives. (Free Index, no images)
- 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.
Directories
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups
American Indian
Japanese
World War II Files, 1942-1946
Public Welfare/Social Security Department, (Japanese Internment) Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 from the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives
Funeral Homes
Gazetteers
Genealogy
Many local libraries and societies have collections of family genealogies. County histories or biographies often include brief genealogies of the featured persons.
- "Genealogy and Family History." online
- "1891 Jefferson County Census" online
- "Jefferson County Cemeteries " online
Guardianship
Guardianship of orphans or adults unable to manage their own affairs were handled by the probate and the District courts. See Washington Court Records.
Guardianship of orphans or adults unable to manage their own affairs were handled by the probate and the Federal District courts. See Washington Court Records.
History
Local histories for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy may include biographies, history of churches, schools, local government with names of officials, military information, and more. See Washington Local Histories.
- History of the Puget Sound country, Volume 1 ,Volume 2 by William Farrand Prosser [New York, Chicago, The Lewis publishing company, 1903]
History Timeline
Historical County Boundaries from Newberry Library[5]
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. Jefferson County -- Thumbnail History, History Link.org Essay 7472.
- For thousands of years the only occupants of the Olympic Peninsula were Coast Indians.
- 1851 - April 24,The first permanent American settlement on the peninsula was Port Townsend.
- 1852 - December 22, Jefferson County was created by the Oregon Territorial Legislature from a portion of Lewis County.
- 1853 - March 2, U.S. President Millard Fillmore establishes Washington Territory.
- 1800s - mid, White settlers came to the north Olympic Peninsula, but the rugged interior remained unexplored.
- 1889-1890 - The great land boom was predicated on the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad, linking Port Townsend with the rest of the nation. Due to financial difficulties, the Union Pacific Railroad abandoned the project, causing the boom to collapse in 1891.
Land and Property
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Land records (especially deeds) may give the name of a spouse, heirs, and witnesses, who may be relatives or in-laws.
County deeds, mortgages, and leases show transfers from person to person. See also Court Records for actions involving real estate. See Washington Land for government-to-person records.
- Land Records 1982 to present at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
- Plats and Surveys Records1961 to present at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
- Recorded Agreements and Contracts 1982-2012 at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
Local Histories
Maps
This map highlights the county within the state of Washington.
The map soon will have inter-active links.
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 (1st deed may reveal previous residence)
- • Death-related records of children may give town or county of birth
- • Records of relatives and neighbors
Military
Some military records for this county have been digitized at the Washington State Digital Archives.
Naturalization and Citizenship
Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, his* foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Washington Naturalization and Citizenship for more information. *Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.
Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, his* foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Washington Naturalization and Citizenship for more information. (*Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.)
- 1855-1973 Part of: County Records, 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (free)
- Naturalization Records, 1852-1974 at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
- Includes Declarations of Intention, Petitions for Naturalization, and Final Records filed at the Jefferson County Superior Court
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.
- Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy Newspapers (Sortable by towns, years, and titles)
Finding More Washington Newspapers
Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- Do a search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog. To select a county in Washington, add a comma, slide way down to the county list, then click Search. (Almost every state seems to have a Washington County)
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.
Also check:
- Newspapers of Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy
- Local Funeral Homes, Libraries, or family records.
- Obituaries of neighboring counties
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.
- 1853-1889 Part of:"County Probate Records, 1853-1929" FamilySearch Historical Collections (free)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
Public Records
Public records are documents created by civil authorities that either don't fit comfortably in another topic, or that could fit in several topics.
- Jefferson Postmaster Index. Part of Washington, Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965, FamilySearch Historical Collections for Washington. (Free, browse images)
Taxation
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
The county auditors in Washington kept records of birth, marriage, and death. The county clerk has the divorce records - the earliest dates to the present.
See also How to order Washington Vital Records, order electronically online or download an application for Washington Birth or Death Certificate and Marriage or Divorce Certificate Applications to mail. See Washington Vital Records for details and history of the records. .
Birth
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In 1891, coroners, physicians, and midwives were to "return" births and deaths to the county auditor. Many went unrecorded. In 1907, the State Center for Health Statistics assumed this responsibility.[6]
Also see Washington Birth Records.
- 1869-1907 Part of: County Records, 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (free)
- Birth certificates 1869-1907 Part of Washington, County Records, 1856-2009 at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
- Birth registers 1891-1907
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Marriage records include certificates, marriage returns, license applications or affidavits. Counties kept the records until 1968, when the state took over.
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Search all documents that exist for a marriage, since information on them will vary. |
Also see Washington Marriage Records.
- Marriage Records, 1872-2013 at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
- Marriage Records, 1872-2013 at Washinton State Digital Archives Collection (Free)
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Witnesses or affiants may be relatives or close family friends. The affidavits also include physician's certificates. |
Divorce
Divorce records give the names of the parties and may give the date and place of their marriage. See Washington Vital Records for excellent information.
Divorce records give the names of the parties and may give the date and place of their marriage. See Washington Vital Records for excellent information.
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In 1891, coroners, physicians and midwives were to report (or return) all births and deaths under their supervision to County Auditors. On July 1, 1907, the State took over....[7]
Also see Washington Death Records.
- 1891-1907 Part of: County Records, 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (free)
- Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
- Death registers 1891-1907Part of Washington, County Records, 1856-2009 at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
Voting Registers
Websites
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Check back often with these websites. Internet offerings are growing at record rates. Local societies and libraries may know of other websites. |
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Check back often with these websites. Internet offerings are growing at record rates. |
Sites with online indexes or images of records:
- USGenWeb Archives
- Current Collections at Washington State Digital Archives (Free) Type county name, click Search, then select a collection. Collections were posted to the appropriate headings for this Wiki page in November, 2013.
- Historical Collections at FamilySearch.org. (Free) Click "Last Updated." Collections through October 2013 have been posted to the appropriate headings for this Wiki page.
Sites that search the Internet for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy records online:
- Web Sites at RootsWeb - Jefferson WA (Free)
- Linkpendium (free)
- CyndisList (free)
Major catalogs to offline genealogical records:
Catalogs refer to books, microfilm, manuscripts, and/or Internet images and indexes for various topics.
- FamilySearch catalog for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy (Select topics. Add comma to select towns.)
- WorldCat To find libraries near you that have items of interest, see WorldCat Online Catalog.
- Allen County Public Library (Indiana)
- See also local libraries and Washington Archives and Libraries
Archives, Libraries, etc.
See also a List of Washington Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical & Genealogical Societies
Resources for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy are available in libraries, archives, and other repositories at all levels: the town, the county, the state (including universities), and the nation.
- Check websites and catalogs, such as items in FamilySearch Library (Utah) or Allen County Public Library (Indiana) for Jefferson County, Washington Genealogy. When you find items you'd like to access, see Get a Copy
Family History Centers
Family history centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See family history center for more information. Search the online FHC directory for a nearby family history center.
- Port Townsend Washington Family History Center 10104 Rhody RD., Chimacum, WA 98325 United States Location Map
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.
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A library's Unique Collections may include card indexes of local records, newspapers, scrapbooks, genealogy papers, files of a genealogical or historical society, and other unpublished manuscripts. |
- Jefferson County Rural Library District, 620 Cedar Avenue, Port Hadlock 98339 Phone: (360) 385-6544
- Online Resources:
- Unique Collections:
- Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend 98368 Phone: (360) 385-3181
- Online Resources:
- Unique Collections:
Museums
Societies
Towns and Communities
See a list of towns and communities in Jefferson County per Wikipedia.
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ John H. Long, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) online.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Ferry County, Washington page 732, At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Alice Eichholz, Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 733-734. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004.
- ↑ John H. Long, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) online.
- ↑ Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, Birth Records, About this Collection
- ↑ About Death Records at Washington State Digital Archives.
