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The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Washington|Washington]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements. | The following important events in the history of [[Portal:Washington|Washington]] affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements. | ||
''' | '''1800s:''' At the beginning of the nineteenth century, Spain, Russia, and England all claimed what is now Washington. | ||
'''1811:''' John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company established a trading post at Fort George (Astoria). This was the first settlement in this area. | '''1811:''' John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company established a trading post at Fort George (Astoria). This was the first settlement in this area. | ||