Knowing when and where your ancestor lived can be a good place to start your research. Tracing the history of a region or town may reveal the identity of the individuals involved. Names of public officials, area residents and members of social organizations are a part of the historical record.
- Search the catalog for genealogy resources.
- Local City Directories are available at Yakima Central Library , beginning with 1904.
- Yakima City Map is an interactive map maintained by the City of Yakima that allows you to look at and analyze a variety of data layers. You can locate properties by parcel number, situs address or geocoded address.
- Family Search guide to Washington State
- North Yakima 1888 City Directory From R. L. Polk & Co.’s 1888 Puget Sound Directory. Transcribed & Edited by Mike & Julie Sweeney.
- Washington Genealogy is a US GenWeb Project that provides an index of genealogy resources.
- Washington State Naturalization Records can provide information such as a person’s birth date and location, occupation, immigration year, marital status and spouse information, witnesses’ names and addresses, and more.
- Washington Cities and Towns
- Washington Counties provides demographics and census data.
- Yakima County Genealogy is a US GenWeb Project that provides links to Yakima County resources.
- Yakima History tells how Yakima was established, with abundant period pictures. Published by the Yakima Herald-republic.