Throughout out nearly 100 year history, Seattle Genealogical Society members have compiled many databases and indexes from unique sources that you will not find anywhere else. These projects are provided for your review and research. While some materials are available to all, some represent considerable effort and expense on the part of our members and are only available to our members. Consider joining SGS for access to all databases. Check back often to see what new information may be available.
SGS Bulletin and Journal Index to Articles
An index of articles for all volumes of the SGS Bulletin and the Journal of the Seattle Genealogical Society from 1952 to the present. Past issues prior to 2005 can be viewed online through Seattle Public Library. More recent issues require member login to view or non-members may make a lookup request.
Historic Burials at Lake View Cemetery
1554 15th Ave E. Seattle, Wa 98112 USA (206) 323-1685
Surnames and historical details
The lot number identifies the area the burial is placed. Please use this as a guide in conjuntion with the map, relying on roads, corners, and so on, to lead you on your tour. Notice some of the trees are tagged. Please, take time to read, as some of the trees are very rare and quite unique. You may also discover more names than our list indicates. Remember this is a self-guided tour that requires time and patience to complete. Enjoy!
Original Registration of Voters of Pierce County WA 1916-1919, Breckon Precinct
In 1981, member Linda L. Durbin bought this volume at a swap meet in Kent. Ms. Durbin subsequently offered it to SGS for publication in the Bulletin. It is a small subset of Pierce County voters.
KC3I – King County WA Court Cases Index, 1881-1980 (Members Only)
The King County Court Cases Index (KC3I) is an index of over 1.7 million case records from the King County Court or US District Court in Seattle from before 1881 to 1980. While newer cases are online, we have the only index for older (pre 1933) records
Wright’s Crematorium Records Seattle, WA 1905-1915 (Members Only)
These transcriptions are a list of remains cremated by Wright’s from Sep 1, 1905 thru Dec 31, 1915. In some cases these transcriptions have information not found elsewhere. As an example, Henry Rea died in Oct of 1908 (as shown on death certificate) but was not cremated until July 1910 and his ashes were sent to New York. Another example is that the remains of Tom Elgie, who died in Mar 1908, were scattered on a lawn. Some entrees include only a limb, and in a couple of cases, the family pet.
VFW Cards, Ballard WA (Members Only)
Images of the membership records from the Ballard Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization, post 1411. Records include members who served in the Spanish-American War to the Viet Nam war. Only records of deceased members are included. Current through 2020.