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*'''Finding Parents:''' Statewide registration of deaths in Washington began in 1907. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Washington death records]] | *'''Finding Parents:''' Statewide registration of deaths in Washington began in 1907. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Washington death records]] | ||
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | *'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | ||
=== Washington Record Finder === | |||
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research. | |||
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| '''1. What you are looking for:''' | |||
| '''2. Try these records first:''' | |||
| '''3. Other useful records''' | |||
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| Birth information | |||
| [[How to Find Washington Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Washington Death Records|Death records]], [[Washington Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Washington Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Washington Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Washington Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Washington Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Washington Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | |||
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| Marriage information | |||
| [[How to Find Washington Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Washington Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Washington Bible Records|Bible records]] | |||
| [[Washington Church Records|Church records]], [[Washington Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Washington Military Records|Military records]] | |||
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| Death information | |||
| [[How to Find Washington Death Records|Death Records]], [[Washington Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Washington Obituaries|Obituaries]] | |||
| [[Washington Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Washington Church Records|Church Records]], [[Washington Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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| Parents | |||
| [[How to Find Washington Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Washington Death Records|Death records]], [[Washington Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Washington Census|Census]], [[Washington Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Washington Biography|Biography]], [[Washington Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
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| Maiden name | |||
| [[How to Find Washington Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Washington Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Washington Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
| [[Washington Church Records|Church Records]], [[Washington Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | |||
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| Immigration date | |||
| [[Washington Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Washington Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Washington Census|Census]] | |||
| [[Washington Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Washington Biography|Biography]], [[Washington History|History]] | |||
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| Naturalization | |||
| [[Washington Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Washington Census|Census]], [[Washington Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
| [[Washington Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Washington Biography|Biography]], [[Washington Periodicals|Periodicals]] | |||
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| Physical description | |||
| [[Washington Military Records|Military Records]], [[Washington Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906) | |||
| [[Washington Biography|Biography]], [[Washington History|History]] | |||
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Revision as of 19:15, 23 January 2015
Washington Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Washington
- Washington Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Washington Birth Records
- How to find Washington Marriage Records
- How to find Washington Death Records
Washington Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Washington.
- Birth information: Statewide registration of births in Washington began in 1907. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
- Finding Parents: Statewide registration of deaths in Washington began in 1907. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Washington death records
- Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.
Washington Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
| 1. What you are looking for: | 2. Try these records first: | 3. Other useful records |
| Birth information | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records | Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension) |
| Marriage information | Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records | Church records, Probate records, Military records |
| Death information | Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries | Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records |
| Parents | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records | Biography, Genealogy |
| Maiden name | Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records | Church Records, Military Records (pension) |
| Immigration date | Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census | Obituaries, Biography, History |
| Naturalization | Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records | Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals |
| Physical description | Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) | Biography, History |
To look for more Washington records, go here