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Skagit County, Washington
Societies and Family History Resources ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣ County Genealogy Links
Skagit County was founded on November 28, 1883 from Whatcom County.
The Skagit County Seat is situated in Mount Vernon and the county government website is http://www.skagitcounty.net/
Locations bordering Skagit County are Whatcom County, Okanogan County, Chelan County, Snohomish County, Island County, San Juan County.
Skagit County vital records can be found at the Washington Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Washington for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Skagit County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Washington Birth or Death Certificate and Marriage or Divorce Certificate Applications to mail.
Skagit County has Federal Census Schedules to assist in researching your family tree. Federal government Population Schedules exist for 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Skagit Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. You’ll find free down loadable in addition to printable census forms that can help with your research.
Skagit County Society and Family History Resources
A list of Skagit County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives.
- Washington State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Washington State Archives, Northwest Regional Branch , Western Washington University, MS-9123 , 25th St and Bill McDonald Parkway. Phone: 1-360-650-7930.
- Skagit Valley Genealogical Society, PO Box 715, Conway, WA 98238-0715.
- Anacortes Museum Foundation & Museum, 1305 8th, Anacortes, WA 98221. Phone: 360-293-1915.
- Sedro-Wooley Museum , 725 Murdock St, Sedro-Wooley, WA 98284. Phone: 360-855-2390.
- Skagit County Historical Museum, PO Box 818, 501 S Fourth, LaConner, WA 98257. Phone: 360-466-3365.
- Mt Vernon Family History Center Library, 1700 Hazel St, Mt Vernon, WA. Phone: 360-424-7723..
- Skagit County, Washington Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Skagit County, Washington Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
- Washington State Digital Archives (digitalarchives.wa.gov)
- USGenWeb Archives for Skagit County (usgwarchives.net)
Skagit County Courthouse and Government Records
Genealogist often forget the benefits of Skagit County court, probate, and land files as a source of genealogy information and facts. Buried away in Washington courthouses and archives everywhere tend to be the desires and frustrations of countless Washington men and women.
The possibilities are great that your ancestors have left a in-depth record of at least a few factors of their lives in the Skagit County court records. Even if your forebears is not discussed in a Court case, contemplate all of the other methods which could have lead to her or him appearing in court records.
The dates pointed out below could be the first noted records for this particular county.
- Skagit County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: Administrative Building, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon WA 98273
- Courthouse hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Skagit County Auditor
- Birth and Death Records: 1891 to 1907
- Marriage Records: 1891
- Land Records: 1872
- Skagit County Clerk
- Court Records: 1884
- Probate Records: 1878
Skagit County Links
The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Skagit County. Most of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is simply a directory that has been gathered or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. Feel free to present your own favorite Skagit County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.
Skagit Co. WA Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Washington Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Washington historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Washington (1890 – 1984) (genealogybank.com) Immediately discover names and keywords in over 450 million articles, obituaries, marriage announcements, birth notices as well as other items printed in over 2,800 old U.S. newspapers. All new articles and other content added monthly!
- Skagit County, Washington Books (amazon.com)
- Search Washington Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Skagit County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Skagit Co. WA Birth, Marriage & Death Records
- Washington Vital Records Research Guide
- Skagit County Marriage Records (1980-2010) (archives.com) Skagit County Auditor’s Recording Division
- Washington Birth Records (1881 – 1908) (archives.com) Washington State Digital Archives
- Washington Death Records (1890 – 1908) (archives.com) Washington State Digital Archives
- Washington, County Divorce Records, 1852-1950 (familysearch.org)
- Washington Marriage Records (1905 – 2008) (archives.com) Washington State Digital Archives
- Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (familysearch.org) Name index of Washington statewide death certificates, 1907-1960.
- Social Security Death Index (search.ancestry.com)
Skagit Co. WA Court, Probate Land and Tax Records
- Washington Court Records Research Guide
- Washington, County Records, 1856-2009 (familysearch.org) Collection of various records including vital, probate, school, tax, naturalization and other records.
- Washington, County Land Records, 1850-1954 (familysearch.org)
- Washington, County Probate Case Files, 1832-1950 (familysearch.org)
- Washington, County Probate Records, 1853-1929 (familysearch.org)
- BLM Land Records (glorecords.blm.gov)
Skagit Co. WA Census Records
- Washington Census Records Research Guide
- Skagit County, WA Census Records Links
- Washington State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892 (search.ancestry.com)
Skagit Co. WA Church & Cemeteries
- Washington Church and Cemetery Research Guide
- Skagit Co., Washington Graves (findagrave.com)
- Skagit County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Skagit Co., Washington Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Skagit County, Washington
- Skagit Co., Washington Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Topographic Church List and Map for Skagit County, Washington
- Skagit County, Washington Church Books (amazon.com)
Skagit Co. WA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Washington Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Skagit Co. WA General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Washington
- Skagit County, Washington Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- An Illustrated history of Skagit and Snohomish Counties : their people, their commerce and their resources : with an outline of (search.ancestry.com)
- Skagit County, Washington Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Skagit Co. WA Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Skagit County, Washington (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Washington – Counties – Skagit (cyndislist.com)
- Skagit County Washington (genealogytrails.com)
- Skagit Co. WAGenweb (skagithistory.com)
- Skagit County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Skagit Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Skagit Co. WA Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for Washington
- Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982 (familysearch.org) The records include petitions, declarations of intention, certificates, depositions and final papers. The records are arranged chronologically.
Skagit Co. WA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Washington Links and Information
- 1895 Skagit County Map (livgenmi.com)
Skagit Co. WA Military Records
- Washington Military Records Research Guide
- Washington Military Records (fold3.com) gives you access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Washington women and men who served. Great for Skagit County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.
Skagit Co. WA Schools & Directories
- Washington, Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965 (familysearch.org) Index cards of postal workers in the state of Washington prior to 1965. Cards include the name of the individual, location and years of activity. Some cards may also contain maiden names and names of spouses. Cards are organized alphabetically within each county.
- Washington gazetteer and business directory : 1901-1902. (search.ancestry.com)