This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/pBC.2ACE/4356 Message Board Post: For genealogists researching ancestors that may have settled in King County, Washington, (Seattle area,) here is a link to a very helpful FREE site that offers local history, maps past and present, and lot of useful general information. http://www.4culture.org/heritage/publications/historical3a.htm A list of books pertaining to each segment are cited, so if you are looking for information on one particular area or town, you may be able to find names of a book on that area. I hope this will be helpful. Sheila Spencer Lein