How Were Babies Born in Rural Washington State in 1909
Guide to Grant County Washington ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records, since 1909, when the county was formed.
| Grant County, Washington | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Washington (disambiguation) | |
 Location of Washington in the U.S. | |
| Facts | |
| Founded | February 24, 1909 |
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| County Seat | Ephrata |
| Courthouse | |
| Address | Grant County Courthouse 35 C Street NW PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823-0037 Phone 509.754.2011 Grant County Website |
County Overview [edit | edit source]
Description [edit | edit source]
The County was named for U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. The County is located in the central area of the state.[1]
Parent County(s) [edit | edit source]
Grant County, Washington was created 24 February 1909 from Douglas County.[2]
County Seat:: Ephrata [3] See also Towns and Communities in Grant County, Washington Genealogy. For Courthouse, see Archives, libraries, etc.
Boundary Changes [edit | edit source]
Historical County Boundaries from Newberry Library[4]
Neighboring Counties [edit | edit source]
Grant County, Washington Genealogy is surrounded by: Adams | Benton | Douglas | Franklin | Kittitas | Lincoln | Okanogan | Yakima
Courthouse [edit | edit source]
Grant County Courthouse
35 C Street NW PO Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823-0037
Phone 509.754.2011
County Auditor has marriage and land records from 1909.
County Clerk has divorce, probate and court records. [5]
See also Archives, libraries, etc. in Grant County, Washington Genealogy.
Dates of Major County Records [edit | edit source]
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| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1909 | 1909 | 1909 | 1889 | 1909 | 1891 | 1850 |
| General compliance by 1917. | ||||||
Record Loss [edit | edit source]
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
Topics for Grant County, Washington Genealogy [edit | edit source]
The topics or headings on this page describe records that are used for genealogy and family history. They include links to web sites with indexes, images, or information about the county.
Bible Records [edit | edit source]
Biography [edit | edit source]
Biographical information is often found in state and local histories or genealogies. See also Washington Biography.
Business and Commerce [edit | edit source]
Cemeteries [edit | edit source]
| Tombstone Transcriptions Online | Tombstone Transcriptions in Print | List of Cemeteries in the county |
| FindAGrave | Family History Library | FindAGrave |
| Tombstone Project | WorldCat | Interment.net |
| Billion Graves (name) | Washington Periodicals | WA State Digital Archives |
| WAGenWeb Archives | Linkpendium | |
| Billion Graves | Genealogy Trails | |
| FamilySearch Places | ||
| See Washington Cemeteries for more information. | ||
Cemetery records often reveal birth, death, relationship, military, and religious information. Tombstones, sextons (caretakers) records, and burial records each have slightly different information. See Washington Cemeteries.
- "Old Pioneer Cemetery" online at Washington Digital Archives
- "Ephrata Cemetery" online at Washington Digital Archives
Census [edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1910 | 8,698 | — |
| 1920 | 7,771 | −10.7% |
| 1930 | 5,666 | −27.1% |
| 1940 | 14,668 | 158.9% |
| 1950 | 24,346 | 66.0% |
| 1960 | 46,477 | 90.9% |
| 1970 | 41,881 | −9.9% |
| 1980 | 48,522 | 15.9% |
| 1990 | 54,758 | 12.9% |
| 2000 | 74,698 | 36.4% |
| 2010 | 89,120 | 19.3% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
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| Names, ages, birthplaces | 1850–1940 |
| Birthplaces of parents | 1880–1940 |
| Relationships | 1880–1940 |
| Family and Neighbors | All years |
| Immigration year | 1900–1930 |
| Citizenship | 1910–1940 |
Censuses 1) Give names, ages, and more about the family; 2) Pinpoint the area to find other records; and 3) Provide clues for further research.
- Washington online census links to FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest and others.
- Federal Censuses:
- 1940 • 1930 • 1920 • 1910 • 1900
- 1890 Veterans Schedule
- 1880 • 1870 • 1860 • 1850
- Territorial and State-funded Censuses:
- 1847–1898
- Federal Censuses:
- Statewide printed indexes of federal censuses
- Federal or territorial census indexes by local societies and individuals: 1910 (Free)
Church Records [edit | edit source]
The information church records provide depends upon the church practices and the record keepers. Records may include names, ages, and dates of events such as baptism, marriage, or burial. See Washington Church Records.
- Church records (microfilmed originals or published transcripts) for Grant County, Washington Genealogy are listed in the FamilySearch catalog. (Press space bar to select town.)
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Grand Coulee
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- FamilySearch Places
Court Records [edit | edit source]
Your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Court records can clarify family relationships, places of residence, occupations, and family history. See Washington Court Records for courts used through the years.
Directories [edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration [edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups [edit | edit source]
American Indian [edit | edit source]
- 1911 - 1919 - Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919 at FamilySearch — images
Japanese [edit | edit source]
World War II Files, 1942-1946
Public Welfare/Social Security Department, (Japanese Internment) Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 from the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives
Funeral Homes [edit | edit source]
Gazetteers [edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Genealogy [edit | edit source]
Many local libraries and societies have collections of family genealogies. County histories or biographies often include brief genealogies of the featured persons.
Guardianship [edit | edit source]
Guardianship of orphans or adults unable to manage their own affairs were handled by the probate and the District courts. See Washington Court Records.
History [edit | edit source]
Local histories for Grant County, Washington Genealogy may include biographies, history of churches, schools, local government with names of officials, military information, and more. See Washington Local Histories.
- "Grant County, Washington Facts" online (mis-labeled as Grant County, Alabama)
History Timeline [edit | edit source]
Historical County Boundaries from Newberry Library[7]
Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Eric L. Flom. Grant County -- Thumbnail History, History Link.org Essay 8010.
- Indian cultures such as the Interior Salish, Wenatchi, and Okanogan were the earliest inhabitants of the region.
- Mid 1800s - The first white settlers devoted themselves primarily to raising livestock.
- 1853 - March 2, U.S. President Millard Fillmore establishes Washington Territory.
- 1909 February 24 - The Washington state Legislature formally created Grant County .
- 1942 - Grand Coulee Dam was completed in 1942.
- 1950 - Construction on the Columbia Basin Project bringing the water of the Columbia River to irrigate Grant County's dry land.
Land and Property [edit | edit source]
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| Yes or Maybe ⇒ | Y | M |
| Seller (Grantor) |  | |
| Seller's Spouse | | |
| Buyer (Grantee) | | |
| Heirs | | |
| Witnesses | | |
| Land Description and Dates | | |
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Land records (especially deeds) may give the name of a spouse, heirs, and witnesses, who may be relatives or in-laws.
County deeds, mortgages, and leases show transfers from person to person. See also Court Records for actions involving real estate. See Washington Land for government-to-person records.
Maps [edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Click a neighboring county
for more resources
Migration [edit | edit source]
Most residents came to Washington from other states or crossed the border from Canada. (See Seattle Passenger Lists for those who came from other countries.) Although few other migration records exist, try:
- • Censuses (use birthdates and places of children as clues)
- • Land (1st deed may reveal previous residence)
- • Death-related records of children may give town or county of birth
- • Records of relatives and neighbors
Military [edit | edit source]
- 1921-1925 - Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925 at FamilySearch — index
Naturalization and Citizenship [edit | edit source]
Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, his* foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Washington Naturalization and Citizenship for more information. *Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.
- Naturalization Records, 1909-1978 at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
- Naturalization and Citizenship 1909-1979 Part of: County Records, 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
- Includes Declarations of intention 1909-1945; Depositions 1924-1945; Naturalization cards 1909-1979; Petition evidence 1909-1945; Petitions for naturalization 1898-1946; Orders of the court (admitting the petitioner or denying the petition) 1930-1947.
Newspapers [edit | edit source]
Small town newspapers provide historical content and contain obituaries, birth or death notices, legal notices, and community news, such as visits to or from out-of-town relatives. See Washington Newspapers for tips, resources, and details.
- Grant County, Washington Newspapers (Sortable by towns, years, and titles)
Finding More Washington Newspapers
Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Grant County, Washington Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:
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- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- Do a search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog. To select a county in Washington, add a comma, slide way down to the county list, then click Search. (Almost every state seems to have a Washington County)
- Washington Digital Newspaper at Washington State Library
Obituaries [edit | edit source]
Obituaries may mention birth, marriage, spouse, parents, living family members, education, occupation, and more. See Washington Obituaries for state level collections and United States Obituaries for tips and insights.
Also check:
- Newspapers of Grant County, Washington Genealogy
- Local Funeral Homes, Libraries, or family records.
- Obituaries of neighboring counties
Periodicals [edit | edit source]
Probate Records [edit | edit source]
Probate records identify heirs of the decedents, give the (approximate) death dates, and provide specifics about property holdings. The records were kept by the county judge.
These include wills, inheritance records, dockets, and other documents regarding property and estates of individuals who have died. See also Court Records for civil actions involving estates. Also see Washington Probate Records.
- Probate Records 1907-1930 Part of: County Records, 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
- Includes Probate bond record 1909-1930; case files 1907-1930.
Public Records [edit | edit source]
Public records are documents created by civil authorities that either don't fit comfortably in another topic, or that could fit in several topics.
- Grant Postmaster Index. Part of Washington, Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965, FamilySearch Historical Collections for Washington. (Free, browse images)
Repositories [edit | edit source]
School Records [edit | edit source]
- Schools 1914-1925 Part of: County Records, 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
Taxation [edit | edit source]
Washington tax records complement land records and can supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information, see the wiki page Washington Taxation.
Vital Records [edit | edit source]
The county auditors in Washington kept records of birth, marriage, and death. The county clerk has the divorce records - the earliest dates to the present.
Visit the Washington State Department of Health website to order a Washington Birth, Death, Marriage or Divorce Certificate. See Washington Vital Records for details and history of the records. .
Birth [edit | edit source]
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| Name of Child | | |
| Birth Date and Place | | |
| Parent's Names | | |
| Mother's Maiden Name | | |
| Parent's Ages | | |
| Parents' State or Country of Birth | | |
| Name of Doctor or Midwife | | |
In 1891, coroners, physicians, and midwives were to "return" births and deaths to the county auditor. Many went unrecorded. In 1907, the State Center for Health Statistics assumed this responsibility.[8]
- Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965 — index and images
For earlier or unrecorded births, search:
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- Delayed Birth Certificates often include statements of witnesses to the birth.
- Death Records to learn birth date, place, parents
- Census to learn age, family members, location, etc.
- School Censuses give date of birth and name of parent or guardian
- Cemeteries for birth date or age, maybe birth place
- Obituaries for any of the above and more
- See also Neighboring and Parent counties and How to Find Washington Birth Records.
Marriage [edit | edit source]
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| | Y | M |
| Date of Marriage or License | | |
| Names of Bride and Groom | | |
| Ages | | |
| Birth Places | | |
| Residences | | |
| Names of Parents | | |
| Husband's Occupation | | |
| Witnesses | | |
| Minister or Officiator | | |
Marriage records include certificates, marriage returns, license applications or affidavits. Counties kept the records until 1968, when the state took over.
- 1801-1962 - Washington, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1855–2008 - Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1890-2009 - Marriage1890-2004 Part of: County Records, 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
- Includes General index to marriage affidavits 1909-1948; General index to marriage records 1909-1992; affidavit record 1890-1954; Marriage certificates (out of county) and unclaimed certificates 1909-1959; certificates 1909-2002; license applications 1955-2004; returns 1909-1942; waivers 1925-1981; Register of marriage statistics 1909-1936.
- 1909-2003 - Marriage Records, 1909-2003 at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
- 1969-2014 - Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014 at FamilySearch — index
Divorce [edit | edit source]
Divorce records give the names of the parties and may give the date and place of their marriage. See Washington Vital Records for excellent information.
Online Records
- 1969 - 2014 - Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014 at FamilySearch — index
Death [edit | edit source]
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| | Y | M |
| Name of Deceased | | |
| Death Date and Place | | |
| Age or Birth Date and Place | | |
| Parent's Names | | |
| Mother's Maiden Name | | |
| Name of Spouse | | |
| Residence | | |
| Occupation | | |
In 1891, coroners, physicians and midwives were to report (or return) all births and deaths under their supervision to County Auditors. On July 1, 1907, the State took over....[9]
- Washington, County Death Registers, 1881-1922 at FamilySearch - How to use this collection, index
- Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 at FamilySearch Historical Collections. (Free, browse images)
- See what genealogical information may be in these records.
Voting Registers [edit | edit source]
Websites [edit | edit source]
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| Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society | Free | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions |
| Grant County WAGenWeb Project | Free | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions |
| USGenWeb Archives Project | Free | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions |
| Washington State Digital Archives | Free | Includes indexes, some linked to images.
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| FamilySearch Historical Collections | Free | Search indexes or browse images at FamilySearch.org.
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| Websites at RootsWeb - Grant WA | Free | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions |
| Linkpendium | Free | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($) |
| CyndisList | Free | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($) |
| StateofUS.com | Free | "Grant County, Washington Facts" |
Archives, Libraries, etc. [edit | edit source]
See also a List of Washington Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical & Genealogical Societies
Resources for Grant County, Washington Genealogy are available in libraries, archives, and other repositories at all levels: the town, the county, the state (including universities), and the nation.
- Check websites and catalogs, such as items in FamilySearch Library (Utah) or Allen County Public Library (Indiana) for Grant County, Washington Genealogy. When you find items you'd like to access, see Get a Copy
Family History Centers [edit | edit source]
Family History Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local Family History Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Ephrata Washington Family History Center
- Moses Lake Washington Family History Center
- Quincy Washington Family History Center
- Wahluke Washington Family History Center (Mattawa)
- Warden Washington Family History Center
Libraries [edit | edit source]
Local public libraries—even smaller ones—often have Unique Genealogical Collections that are not online for the area they serve. Many libraries in Washington have an area dedicated to local history and genealogy.
Online Resources:
The public libraries in Grant County are part of North Central Regional Library. Their Research and Homework Center includes Heritage Quest. Library cards and passwords may be required for access.
- Coulee City Community Library, 405 W Main, Coulee City 99115 Phone: (509) 632-8751
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Ephrata Community Library, 45 Alder Nw, Ephrata 98823 Phone: (509) 754-3971
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Grand Coulee Community Library, 225 Federal, Grand Coulee 99133 Phone: (509) 633-0972
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Mattawa Community Library, 61 Government Way, Mattawa 99349 Phone: (509) 932-5507
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Moses Lake Community Library, 418 E 5th Ave, Moses Lake 98837 Phone: (509) 765-3489
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Quincy Community Library, 108 B St Sw, Quincy 98848 Phone: (509) 787-2359
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Royal City Community Library, 356 Camelia, Royal City 99357 Phone: (509) 346-9281
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Soap Lake Community Library, 32 E Main, Soap Lake 98851 Phone: (509) 246-1313
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- Online Resources:
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- Unique Collections:
- Warden Community Library, 305 S Main, Warden 98857 Phone: (509) 349-2226
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- Unique Collections:
Museums [edit | edit source]
Societies [edit | edit source]
Grant County Historical Society
742 Basin Street NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
509-754-3334
Website
Grant County Historical Museum
742 Basin St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
509 754 3334
Populated Places [edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[10]
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
References [edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Grant County, Washington," in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_County,_Washington. accessed 17/07/2019
- ↑ The Evolution of Washington Counties by Newton Carl Abbott, Fred E. Carver, 1979. Published by the Yakima Valley Genealogical Society and Klickitat County Genealogical Society.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ John H. Long, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) online.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Grant County, Washington page 732, At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Grant County, Washington . Page 732-735 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 733-734.
- ↑ John H. Long, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) online.
- ↑ Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, Birth Records, About this Collection
- ↑ About Death Records at Washington State Digital Archives.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Grant County, Washington," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_County,_Washington, accessed 13 March 2019.
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How Were Babies Born in Rural Washington State in 1909
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