Washington: Norwegian Settlements

History:
The first Norwegian settler to cross the Puget Sound was Zakarias Martin Taftzon (died 1901). He was a shoemaker and had roots from the Northern parts of Norway. After arriving in America he married a Native American woman and had two sons.

Archives:
Washington State Library

Washington State Archive

Genealogy:
Washington State Archive

Census Links

Washington Genealogies

Newspapers:
1889 Washington Posten was created, later changed to Western Viking. The largest Norwegian newspaper in America today.

Societies:
Genealogical Societies in Washington State

Washington State Historical Society

Washington State Genealogical Society

Eastern Washington Genealogical Society