Now Available
$40.00 plus $6.00 shipping and handling
In 2005, the South King County Genealogical Society took on the monumental task of restoring the long-neglected and
often-vandalized Saar Pioneer Cemetery, located at 91st and 212th Way, Kent, Washington.
The cemetery is the final resting place of nearly 200 early pioneers of Kent and surrounding areas. Their stories are
documented in this book of over 400 pages, which was researched and compiled by members of the South King County Genealogical Society. The accounts
illustrate the commitment these pioneers made in migrating across this country to build new homes and lives in the early White River Valley.
ISBN: 978-0-692-01423-3
Saar Cemetery Books
South King County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 3174
Kent, WA 98089-0203
Order Form Adobe.pdf
SKCGS Monthly General Meetings
When: Third Saturday of the month except July, August & December, 9:30 a.m. social time prior to meeting at 10 a.m.
Where: The meetings take place at the First Baptist Church of Kent, 11420 SE 248th St., Kent, WA 98030 (Map).
For information call: 253-631-0630 or 253-277-2102.
May 19, 2012
Preserving History Through Photos
Presented by MaryLynn Strickland
June 16, 2012
Tracing Elusive Female Ancestors
Presented by Sarah Thorson Little
Finding women in traditional records can be difficult in part due to historic legal rights and status. This talk will cover research methodology
and strategies to locate and identify elusive female ancestors.
Sarah Thorson Little
Sarah Thorson Little is a professional genealogist and has specialized research expertise in Northwest Native Americans, Norwegian, 19th &
20th Century U.S. research and Washington State. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and has been a Professional
Genealogist for 30 years. She has been the lead instructor at the University of Washington Certificate Program in Genealogy & Family History
since 1989, and is also an instructor in family history and computer research at North & South Seattle Community Colleges. The past president
of the Seattle Genealogical Society, Little is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She has lectured at several national
conferences, including the National Genealogical Society, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and the New England Historical and Genealogical
Society, as well as for numerous groups in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
Auburn Library News
Auburn Library Closed for Expansion
During the closure period the major portion of the genealogy collection will be in storage off-site and will not be accessible.
A small portion of the most heavily used books in the collection will be available in the temporary location.
The temporary location is in the beige building across the parking lot, behind Big Daddy's.
Please see the Library Holdings page for complete details.
King County Birth Register
Transcription & Indexing done by members of the South King County Genealogical Society Extractions Committee.
This database contains the names of 19,668 people who were born in King County from 1891-1907.
The Extraction Committee under the leadership of Martha Richards using microfilm and digital images transcribed the records from the birth
register. The index from the transcription made it possible for the Washington State Digital Archives to put these images online, and provide the
record search facility.
King County Death Register
Transcription & Indexing done by members of the South King County Genealogical Society.
King County Death Register 1891-1907
This database contains the names of 16,998 people who died in King County from 1891-1907.
Seattle Birth Register Volume 1
Transcription & Indexing done by members of the South King County Genealogical Society.
This database contains the names of 687 people who were born in Seattle, King County, Washington from 1 Nov. 1891 - 30 Dec. 1891.
Seattle Death Register
Transcription & Indexing done by members of the South King County Genealogical Society.
Seattle Death Registers Index, 1881-1907
This database contains the names of 13,916 people who died in Seattle, King County, Washington during 1881-1907.
Saar Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project Needs Your Help
In 2005, the South King County Genealogical Society took on the monumental task of restoring the long-neglected and often-vandalized Saar
Pioneer Cemetery, located at 91st and 212th Way, Kent. The final resting place of nearly 200 early residents of Kent and surrounding areas was
overgrown with weeds, blackberry briars, unkempt trees and shrubs. There were many toppled, broken and missing headstones, which have been rescued.
Many unmarked graves still exist.
A team of volunteer researchers have gathered information on every identified inhabitant of the cemetery. The stories of the pioneer families
who settled in the White River Valley, illustrate the commitment it takes to migrate across this country to build a new life in the Pacific
Northwest. A book documenting these stories will soon be available.
In July, the second Living History Performance to be held in the cemetery will portray events in the lives of some of the inhabitants of the
cemetery. Each November since 2007 a Veterans Day Flag Ceremony has been held at the site.
In the past five years, with the help of hundreds of volunteers and donations from a variety of sources, the Society has accomplished a great
deal, but there is more work to be done. We need the help of a multitude of individuals and organizations to continue the task. Can you help with
the restoration and preservation of the Saar Pioneer Cemetery?
Donations to the Saar Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Project are tax deductible, as SKCGS is a 501(c)(3) Organization.
Make checks payable to SKCGS, Saar Cemetery Project and mail to:
South King County Genealogical Society, Attention: Saar Cemetery Project, P.O. Box 3174, Kent, WA 98089-0203.
Brochure and contribution form (Adobe.pdf)
Your Contribution Is Greatly Appreciated!
The restoration project led by Karen Bouton.
