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*'''County divorce records'''. County divorce records generally begin in 1889, although a number of counties kept records prior to that date. Some county divorce records begin as early as the 1850s. These records are available from the county clerk. | *'''County divorce records'''. County divorce records generally begin in 1889, although a number of counties kept records prior to that date. Some county divorce records begin as early as the 1850s. These records are available from the county clerk. | ||
*'''Territorial divorce records.''' Some divorce records from 1853 to 1889 are included in the Washington territorial records. These early divorce proceedings are interfiled with other territorial records and have not been indexed. The Washington State Library has copies of the territorial records. | *'''Territorial divorce records.''' Some divorce records from 1853 to 1889 are included in the Washington territorial records. These early divorce proceedings are interfiled with other territorial records and have not been indexed. The Washington State Library has copies of the territorial records. | ||
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=== Key to Place Codes Washington Vital Records Indexes === | === Key to Place Codes Washington Vital Records Indexes === | ||
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== Record Content == | |||
{{Tip|Click a record image to enlarge it.}} | |||
=== Birth Contents === | |||
=== Marriage Contents=== | |||
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Image:Washington County Marriages 1858-1950 (09-0216) DGS 004125216 00006.jpg|Marriage Return | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''Links to sample images''' | |||
*[https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-35208-19070-59?cc=1534448&wc=M9S4-73X:1354303808 Index to Marriage Certificates] | |||
'''Indexes contain''' | |||
*Names of bride and groom in alphabetical order | |||
*Name of their spouse | |||
*Page number in the actual record volumes | |||
=== Divorce Contents === | |||
=== Death Contents === | |||
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Image:Washington State County Deaths DGS 4150733 160.jpg|Death Record | |||
</gallery> | |||
The following important biographical facts may be found in the death records: | |||
*Name and age of deceased | |||
*Date and place of death | |||
*Gender, race and occupation of deceased | |||
*Residence of deceased at time of death | |||
*Length of residence in current locale | |||
*Sometimes, marital status is stated | |||
*Sometimes, name of spouse is given | |||
*Cause of death; name of attending physician | |||
*Birth place of deceased; sometimes, date of birth | |||
*Father's name and birthplace | |||
*Mother's maiden name and birthplace | |||
*Sometimes, name of informant | |||
*Burial information | |||
== References == | == References == | ||