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| building address = '''Stevens County Courthouse'''<br> 215 S. Oak<br> Colville, WA 99114<br>[http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/ Stevens County Website]}}  
| building address = '''Stevens County Courthouse'''<br> 215 S. Oak<br> Colville, WA 99114<br>[http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/ Stevens County Website]}}  


=== County Overview ===
===County Overview===


{{Tip|Before the newly-formed county was fully operational, search records of the parent county(s).}}  
{{Tip|Before the newly-formed county was fully operational, search records of the parent county(s).}}  


==== Description ====   
====Description====   


The County was named for Isaac Stevens, the first governor of Washington Territory. The County is located in the northeast area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Stevens County, Washington," in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevens_County,_Washington.'' accessed 18/07/2019</ref>   
The County was named for Isaac Stevens, the first governor of Washington Territory. The County is located in the northeast area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Stevens County, Washington," in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevens_County,_Washington<nowiki/>.'' accessed 18/07/2019</ref>   


==== Parent County(s) ====
====Parent County(s)====


The area was original called Spokane County (listed by the Newberry Library as Spokane Original) and was formed from [[Walla Walla County, Washington Genealogy|Walla Walla]] County on 29 January 1860. On 20 January 1863, Stevens County was also created from Walla Walla County but did not organize. On 19 January 1864, the original Spokane County and Stevens County were merged keeping the Original Spokane commissioners, Pinkney City courthouse, and the Stevens County name <ref>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.</ref>  
The area was original called Spokane County (listed by the Newberry Library as Spokane Original) and was formed from [[Walla Walla County, Washington Genealogy|Walla Walla]] County on 29 January 1860. On 20 January 1863, Stevens County was also created from Walla Walla County but did not organize. On 19 January 1864, the original Spokane County and Stevens County were merged keeping the Original Spokane commissioners, Pinkney City courthouse, and the Stevens County name <ref>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.</ref>  
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'''County Seat:''' Colville <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>. See also [[{{PAGENAME}}#Towns_and_Communities|Towns and Communities]] in {{PAGENAME}}. For Courthouse, see [[{{PAGENAME}}#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives, libraries, etc.]]  
'''County Seat:''' Colville <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>. See also [[{{PAGENAME}}#Towns_and_Communities|Towns and Communities]] in {{PAGENAME}}. For Courthouse, see [[{{PAGENAME}}#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives, libraries, etc.]]  


===== Boundary Changes =====
=====Boundary Changes=====


*[http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#STEVENS Historical County Boundaries] from Newberry Library<ref>John H. Long, ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/ online].</ref>
*[http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#STEVENS Historical County Boundaries] from Newberry Library<ref>John H. Long, ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/ online].</ref>


==== Dates of Major County Records ====
====Dates of Major County Records====


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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Stevens County, Washington . Page 732-735 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=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.</ref></center>
| colspan="7" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |<center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Stevens County, Washington . Page 732-735 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=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.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Stevens County, Washington Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| colspan="7"| <center>Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1907. <br>General compliance by 1917.</center>
| colspan="7" |<center>Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1907. <br>General compliance by 1917.</center>
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


=== Topics ===
===Topics===


{{WA Topics Intro}} {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|United States, Washington, Stevens|place|disp={{PAGENAME}}}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see [[Stevens County, Washington#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives and Libraries]].}}  
{{WA Topics Intro}} {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|United States, Washington, Stevens|place|disp={{PAGENAME}}}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see [[Stevens County, Washington#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives and Libraries]].}}  


==== Bible Records ====
====Bible Records====


{{WA Bible Intro}}  
{{WA Bible Intro}}  


==== Biography ====
====Biography====


{{WA Biogs Intro}}  
{{WA Biogs Intro}}  


==== Business and Commerce ====
====Business and Commerce====


{{WA Business Intro}}  
{{WA Business Intro}}  


==== Cemeteries ====
====Cemeteries====


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| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" |'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''
| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print'''
| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" |'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print'''
| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''List of Cemeteries in the county'''
| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" |'''List of Cemeteries in the county'''
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial FindAGrave]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial FindAGrave]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | {{FHL|387947|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Washington/Stevens-County?id=county_2985 FindAGrave]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Washington/Stevens-County?id=county_2985 FindAGrave]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://usgwtombstones.org/washington/stevens.htm Tombstone Project]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://usgwtombstones.org/washington/stevens.htm Tombstone Project]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Stevens+County%2C+Washington%2C+cemeteries&qt=results_page WorldCat]  
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Stevens+County%2C+Washington%2C+cemeteries&qt=results_page WorldCat]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.interment.net/us/wa/stevens.htm Interment.net]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://www.interment.net/us/wa/stevens.htm Interment.net]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves (name)]  
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves (name)]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [[Washington Periodicals]]  
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[[Washington Periodicals]]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:34 WA State Digital Archives]  
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:34 WA State Digital Archives]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://usgwarchives.net/wa/stevens/stevens.htm WAGenWeb Archives]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://usgwarchives.net/wa/stevens/stevens.htm WAGenWeb Archives]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.linkpendium.com/stevens-wa-genealogy/cem/ Linkpendium]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://www.linkpendium.com/stevens-wa-genealogy/cem/ Linkpendium]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://genealogytrails.com/wash/stevens/cemeteries.htm Genealogy Trails]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://genealogytrails.com/wash/stevens/cemeteries.htm Genealogy Trails]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.wagenweb.org/stevens/cemetery.htm WAGenWeb]  
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[http://www.wagenweb.org/stevens/cemetery.htm WAGenWeb]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396100&reqParentsLabel=Stevens%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396100&reqParentsLabel=Stevens%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" colspan="3"|See [[Washington Cemeteries|Washington Cemeteries]] for more information.  
| colspan="3" bgcolor="#F0F0F0" |See [[Washington Cemeteries|Washington Cemeteries]] for more information.
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{{WA Cemeteries Intro}}  
{{WA Cemeteries Intro}}  
*Crossroads on the Columbia [http://crossroadsarchive.org/genealogy/cemeteries List of Cemeteries]
*Crossroads on the Columbia [http://crossroadsarchive.org/genealogy/cemeteries List of Cemeteries]


==== Census ====
====Census====


{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
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*Census indexes at [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/ Washington State Digital Archives]: (Free)  
*Census indexes at [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/ Washington State Digital Archives]: (Free)  
**Federal: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/91 1860]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/350 1870]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/163 1880]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/122 1910]  
**Federal: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/91 1860]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/350 1870]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/163 1880]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/122 1910]
**Territorial: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/180 1871]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/168 1879]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/295 1881]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/154 1882]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/400 1885]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/79 1887]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/737 1889]  
**Territorial: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/180 1871]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/168 1879]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/295 1881]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/154 1882]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/400 1885]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/79 1887]{{•}}[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/737 1889]
**State-funded: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/803 1892]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1224 1894]  
**State-funded: [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/803 1892]{{•}} [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1224 1894]
**These were indexed by local societies and individuals.
**These were indexed by local societies and individuals.


{{FYI|For Colville and Spokane Indians in the 1917 to 1939 Indian censuses, query on Ancestry.com for the year, search for the first tribal member, then click on Colville and Spokane Reservations. See [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Home Washington State Digitial Archives] and some Indian Censuses. Microfilm held at the FHC Colville.}}
{{FYI|For Colville and Spokane Indians in the 1917 to 1939 Indian censuses, query on Ancestry.com for the year, search for the first tribal member, then click on Colville and Spokane Reservations. See [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Home Washington State Digitial Archives] and some Indian Censuses. Microfilm held at the FHC Colville.}}


==== Church Records ====
====Church Records====


{{WA Church Intro}}  
{{WA Church Intro}}  
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*Colville 260 E. Juniper, Colville, WA 99114.
*Colville 260 E. Juniper, Colville, WA 99114.
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'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396100&reqParentsLabel=Stevens%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396100&reqParentsLabel=Stevens%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


==== Court Records ====
====Court Records====


{{WACourtIntro}}  
{{WACourtIntro}}  
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*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Court Records1882-1983] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Court Records1882-1983] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
**See what [[Washington Court Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.  
**See what [[Washington Court Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**Includes Appearance docket 1896-1962; District and Superior Court records 1889-1892; District Court records 1882-1889; Miscellaneous court records 1977-1983.
**Includes Appearance docket 1896-1962; District and Superior Court records 1889-1892; District Court records 1882-1889; Miscellaneous court records 1977-1983.


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**The court procedure of Frontier Justice touch nearly all pioneers of Washington Territory. The index has many abstracts that provide names and what is happening in disputes, settlements in civil and criminal cases as well as probate, equity and admiralty cases.
**The court procedure of Frontier Justice touch nearly all pioneers of Washington Territory. The index has many abstracts that provide names and what is happening in disputes, settlements in civil and criminal cases as well as probate, equity and admiralty cases.


==== Directories ====
====Directories====


{{WA Dirs Intro}}  
{{WA Dirs Intro}}  


*''Pacific Coast Directory, 1867'' is available at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] ($).  
*''Pacific Coast Directory, 1867'' is available at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com] ($).
*''R.L. Polk's Directory of Stevens County, Washington, 1909-1910'', at SCHS.  
*''R.L. Polk's Directory of Stevens County, Washington, 1909-1910'', at SCHS.
*''R.L. Polk's Directory of Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry Counties 1911-1912''&nbsp;at [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net/items/show/4146 Crossroads on the Columbia]  
*''R.L. Polk's Directory of Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry Counties 1911-1912''&nbsp;at [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net/items/show/4146 Crossroads on the Columbia]
*''R.L. Polk's Directory of Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry Counties 1916-17, at SCHS.''  
*''R.L. Polk's Directory of Stevens, Pend Oreille and Ferry Counties 1916-17, at SCHS.''
*''Telephone Directories for Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties for 1929 and 1930''  
*''Telephone Directories for Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties for 1929 and 1930''
*Other telephone directories available at [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net/ Crossroads on the Columbia]
*Other telephone directories available at [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net/ Crossroads on the Columbia]


==== Emigration and Immigration ====
====Emigration and Immigration====


{{WA Emig Intro}}  
{{WA Emig Intro}}  


==== Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups ====
====Ethnic, Political or Religious Groups====


{{WA Ethnic etc. Intro}}  
{{WA Ethnic etc. Intro}}  


===== American Indian =====
=====American Indian=====


Many Indian tribes came to the area to fish at Kettle Falls<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7577</ref>. [[Colville Indians]] oversaw the salmon catch at Kettle Falls. The [[Spokane Indians]] and [[Spokane Indian Reservation (Washington)|Spokane Indian Reservation]] is located in southwestern Stevens County. A small group of the [[Kalispel Indians]] lived at Indian Ridge south of Chewelah<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 9534</ref>.
Many Indian tribes came to the area to fish at Kettle Falls<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7577</ref>. [[Colville Indians]] oversaw the salmon catch at Kettle Falls. The [[Spokane Indians]] and [[Spokane Indian Reservation (Washington)|Spokane Indian Reservation]] is located in southwestern Stevens County. A small group of the [[Kalispel Indians]] lived at Indian Ridge south of Chewelah<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 9534</ref>.
*'''1911-1919''' - {{RecordSearch|2300675|Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — images
*'''1911-1919''' - {{RecordSearch|2300675|Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians, 1911-1919}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — images
*Washington State University's William P. Winans collection includes an unpublished 1870 census of the Indian tribes in northeastern Washington (Territory), including the Okanagans, Calispels (or Pend’ Oreilles), San Poils and Nespelems, Senijexsees or Lakes, Wenatchees and Isle d'Pierres, Mishouies, Spokanes, and the Swielpees (or Colvilles) which includes detailed verbatim reports on speeches given by chiefs in tribal councils, descriptions of the social and economic situation of the region’s tribes, and notes on how the Indians viewed white people and white society. [http://ntserver1.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc/finders/cg147.htm Guide to the William Parkhurst Winans Papers 1815-1917]


===== Japanese =====
=====Japanese=====


World War II Files, 1942-1946  
World War II Files, 1942-1946  
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Public Welfare/Social Security Department, ([http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/486 Japanese Internment]) Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 from the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives  
Public Welfare/Social Security Department, ([http://digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/486 Japanese Internment]) Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance, 1945-1946 from the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives  


==== Funeral Homes ====
====Funeral Homes====


{{WA Funeral Homes Intro}}  
{{WA Funeral Homes Intro}}  
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*[http://www.danekasfuneralchapel.com Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory]. [http://www.newgs.org/ NeWGS] and [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ SCHS] have extractions of these funeral home records.
*[http://www.danekasfuneralchapel.com Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory]. [http://www.newgs.org/ NeWGS] and [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ SCHS] have extractions of these funeral home records.


==== Maps and Gazetteers ====
====Maps and Gazetteers====
{{WA Maps Intro|Stevens County}}
{{WA Maps Intro|Stevens County}}
{{WA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{WA Stevens County}}}}
{{WA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{WA Stevens County}}}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396100&reqParentsLabel=Stevens%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]:Cities and Towns- [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396100&reqParentsLabel=Stevens%2C%20Washington%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]:Cities and Towns- [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


==== Genealogy ====
====Genealogy====
{{WA Genealogy Intro}}
{{WA Genealogy Intro}}
{{CommunityTree}}
{{CommunityTree}}
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*''Basic Guide for Genealogy Research in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties'' by Nancy Wright, Susan DeChant, and Shirley Dodson of NeWGS.
*''Basic Guide for Genealogy Research in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties'' by Nancy Wright, Susan DeChant, and Shirley Dodson of NeWGS.


==== Guardianship ====
====Guardianship====


{{WAGuardianshipIntro}}  
{{WAGuardianshipIntro}}  


==== History ====
====History====


{{WA History Intro}}  
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*[http://www.newgs.org/links.php "NeWGS"] online
*[http://www.newgs.org/links.php "NeWGS"] online


*Numerous local history books are available through Libraries of Stevens County, for purchase from [http://www.newgs.org/forsale.php NeWGS ]and [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/pag/home/home.html SCHS]. Query World Cat.com for&nbsp;[http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_bks&q=Stevens+County+%28Wash.%29+History&fq=dt%3Abks Stevens County (Wash.) History] for a list of titles.
*Numerous local history books are available through Libraries of Stevens County, for purchase from [http://www.newgs.org/forsale.php NeWGS] and [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/pag/home/home.html SCHS]. Query World Cat.com for&nbsp;[http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_bks&q=Stevens+County+%28Wash.%29+History&fq=dt%3Abks Stevens County (Wash.) History] for a list of titles.


===== History Timeline =====
=====History Timeline=====


See also [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#STEVENS Historical County Boundaries] from Newberry Library<ref>John H. Long, ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/ online].</ref>,  
See also [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#STEVENS Historical County Boundaries] from Newberry Library<ref>John H. Long, ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' (Chicago: Newberry Library, 2006) [http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/ online].</ref>,  
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{{FYI|A detailed timeline is also available at [http://crossroadsarchive.org/timeline-of-stevens-county-boundary-changes crossroadsarchive.org] }}  
{{FYI|A detailed timeline is also available at [http://crossroadsarchive.org/timeline-of-stevens-county-boundary-changes crossroadsarchive.org] }}  


:*1811 - David Thompson, Northwest Company visited the area bringing in seed to the Marcus area.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 8677</ref>  
:*1811 - David Thompson, Northwest Company visited the area bringing in seed to the Marcus area.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 8677</ref>
:*1814 - [http://books.google.com/books/download/Adventures_on_the_Columbia_River.pdf?id=ZhYTAAAAYAAJ&output=pdf&sig=ACfU3U1TY0oP4BRkVvGKwdYNRee8N--M3A Ross Cox visits the area and local tribes]  
:*1814 - [http://books.google.com/books/download/Adventures_on_the_Columbia_River.pdf?id=ZhYTAAAAYAAJ&output=pdf&sig=ACfU3U1TY0oP4BRkVvGKwdYNRee8N--M3A Ross Cox visits the area and local tribes]
:*1818 - With the signing of the Treaty of 1818, British and American jointly claimed the area which includes Stevens County.  
:*1818 - With the signing of the Treaty of 1818, British and American jointly claimed the area which includes Stevens County.
:*1825 - Hudson's Bay Company began construction of Fort Colvile.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7993</ref>  
:*1825 - Hudson's Bay Company began construction of Fort Colvile.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7993</ref>
:*1828 - Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Colville existed from 1828 to 1856. A map of the Hudson Bay Company land claims for Fort Colvile and their trappers is available at the [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ Stevens County Historical Society].  
:*1828 - Hudson's Bay Company's Fort Colville existed from 1828 to 1856. A map of the Hudson Bay Company land claims for Fort Colvile and their trappers is available at the [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ Stevens County Historical Society].
:*1838 - Missionaries Walker and Eells established Tshimakain Mission near present day Ford.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7204</ref>  
:*1838 - Missionaries Walker and Eells established Tshimakain Mission near present day Ford.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7204</ref>
:*1845 - Catholic missionaries established a mission near Chewelah.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 9534</ref>  
:*1845 - Catholic missionaries established a mission near Chewelah.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 9534</ref>
:*1846 Aug 5 - Oregon Treaty ended border dispute between US and Great Britain<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 5247</ref> creating a border between the two countries along the 49th parallel.  
:*1846 Aug 5 - Oregon Treaty ended border dispute between US and Great Britain<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 5247</ref> creating a border between the two countries along the 49th parallel.
:*1848 Aug 14 - The U.S. portion was organized as the Oregon Territory  
:*1848 Aug 14 - The U.S. portion was organized as the Oregon Territory
:*1853 Feb 8 - The Washington Territory was formed February 8, 1853.  
:*1853 Feb 8 - The Washington Territory was formed February 8, 1853.
:*1854 Apr 25 - Walla Walla County was created 25 April 1954 from Clark County and Skamania County. The area included current Stevens County.<ref>Washington State Archives p. 716-717.</ref>  
:*1854 Apr 25 - Walla Walla County was created 25 April 1954 from Clark County and Skamania County. The area included current Stevens County.<ref>Washington State Archives p. 716-717.</ref>
:*1856 - Prior to 1856, the Hudson's Bay Company controlled most of the land in what is now Stevens County. Their records are available through [http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/archives/hbca/index.html The Manitoba Archives] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk The National Archives (UK)]. Map showing [http://crossroadsarchive.net/exhibits/show/b-maps/hbcsec/hbcpg HBC Fort Colvile] holdings at Crossroads on the Columbia.  
:*1856 - Prior to 1856, the Hudson's Bay Company controlled most of the land in what is now Stevens County. Their records are available through [http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/archives/hbca/index.html The Manitoba Archives] and [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk The National Archives (UK)]. Map showing [http://crossroadsarchive.net/exhibits/show/b-maps/hbcsec/hbcpg HBC Fort Colvile] holdings at Crossroads on the Columbia.
:*1858 Jan 29 - Spokane County (including current area of Stevens County) was created from Walla Walla County. <ref>Washington State Achives, P.621.</ref>  
:*1858 Jan 29 - Spokane County (including current area of Stevens County) was created from Walla Walla County. <ref>Washington State Achives, P.621.</ref>
:*1858 - A gold strike in British Columbia brought miners through the area, which triggered unrest with the local Indians and started the Indian War of 1858.  
:*1858 - A gold strike in British Columbia brought miners through the area, which triggered unrest with the local Indians and started the Indian War of 1858.
:*1859 - Harney's Depot, US Army Fort Colville established along with Pinkney City and the first post office; Fort Walla Walla Fort Colville Military (Wagon) Road built by Brevet Major Pinkney Lugenbeel and U.S. Army soldiers.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7992</ref>  
:*1859 - Harney's Depot, US Army Fort Colville established along with Pinkney City and the first post office; Fort Walla Walla Fort Colville Military (Wagon) Road built by Brevet Major Pinkney Lugenbeel and U.S. Army soldiers.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7992</ref>
:*1859 - U. S. Northwest Boundary Commission moved to Pinkney City and the British Boundary Commission moved to Marcus for their respective portions of the boundary survey from Port Roberts to the summit of the Rocky Mountains.&nbsp;<ref>Joseph S. Harris and the U. S. Northwest Boundary Commission 1857-61, Streeter, Anne P., Trafford On Demand Publication, 2012.</ref>  
:*1859 - U. S. Northwest Boundary Commission moved to Pinkney City and the British Boundary Commission moved to Marcus for their respective portions of the boundary survey from Port Roberts to the summit of the Rocky Mountains.&nbsp;<ref>Joseph S. Harris and the U. S. Northwest Boundary Commission 1857-61, Streeter, Anne P., Trafford On Demand Publication, 2012.</ref>
:*1860 - Spokane County seat was located near Pinkney City.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7995</ref>  
:*1860 - Spokane County seat was located near Pinkney City.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7995</ref>
:*1863 Jan 20 - Stevens County was created. It covered current Okanogan and Ferry Counties and the portion of current Stevens County between the Kettle River and Columbia River.<ref>Washington State Archives. p. 6.</ref>  
:*1863 Jan 20 - Stevens County was created. It covered current Okanogan and Ferry Counties and the portion of current Stevens County between the Kettle River and Columbia River.<ref>Washington State Archives. p. 6.</ref>
:*1864 Jan 19 - Spokane County was disorganized and placed under Stevens County. County went from summit of Cascade Mountains to the Wenachee River, to the Columbia River, along the Snake River, to the Idaho Territory, then up to the 49th parallel. <ref>Washington State Archives. p. 70.</ref>  
:*1864 Jan 19 - Spokane County was disorganized and placed under Stevens County. County went from summit of Cascade Mountains to the Wenachee River, to the Columbia River, along the Snake River, to the Idaho Territory, then up to the 49th parallel. <ref>Washington State Archives. p. 70.</ref>
:*1871 - Hudson's Bay Company Fort Colvile ended its occupation<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7993</ref>  
:*1871 - Hudson's Bay Company Fort Colvile ended its occupation<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7993</ref>
:*1879 - Spokane County broken off from Stevens County  
:*1879 - Spokane County broken off from Stevens County
:*1881 - [http://books.google.com/books?id=MU48AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA3&dq=Thomas+Symons+report&ei=rWrvUKrfDqHYyATi64DYAg&cd=4 1st Lt Thomas Symons examinated the Columbia River] and reported on its navigability.  
:*1881 - [http://books.google.com/books?id=MU48AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA3&dq=Thomas+Symons+report&ei=rWrvUKrfDqHYyATi64DYAg&cd=4 1st Lt Thomas Symons examinated the Columbia River] and reported on its navigability.
:*1882 - US Fort Colville disbanded.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7992</ref>  
:*1882 - US Fort Colville disbanded.<ref>HistoryLink.org Essay 7992</ref>
:*1889 Nov 11 - Washington State was formed November 11, 1889.  
:*1889 Nov 11 - Washington State was formed November 11, 1889.
:*1892-1893 - The railroad was completed in 1892-93.<ref>Basic Guide for Genealogy Research in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties by Nancy Wright, Susan DeChant, and Shirley Dodson of NeWGS.</ref>  
:*1892-1893 - The railroad was completed in 1892-93.<ref>Basic Guide for Genealogy Research in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties by Nancy Wright, Susan DeChant, and Shirley Dodson of NeWGS.</ref>
:*1899 Feb 21 - Ferry County was created from Stevens County.<ref>Washington State Archives, p. 26-29.</ref>  
:*1899 Feb 21 - Ferry County was created from Stevens County.<ref>Washington State Archives, p. 26-29.</ref>
:*1909-1910 - Colville River dredged opening up agriculture in the area  
:*1909-1910 - Colville River dredged opening up agriculture in the area
:*1911 Mar 1 - Pend Oreille County was created bringing us to what is Stevens County today.<ref>Washington State Archives. p. 98-106.</ref>
:*1911 Mar 1 - Pend Oreille County was created bringing us to what is Stevens County today.<ref>Washington State Archives. p. 98-106.</ref>


==== Land and Property ====
====Land and Property====


{{WA Land Intro}}  
{{WA Land Intro}}  
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*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Land and Property 1860-1984] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Land and Property 1860-1984] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
**See what [[Washington Land and Property#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.  
**See what [[Washington Land and Property#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**Includes Chattel mortgage index 1886-1984; Inventory of separate property of women 1887-1904; Miscellaneous clerk records 1860-1976.
**Includes Chattel mortgage index 1886-1984; Inventory of separate property of women 1887-1904; Miscellaneous clerk records 1860-1976.


==== Maps ====
====Maps====


{{WA Maps Intro}}  
{{WA Maps Intro}}  
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*Downloadable current maps in PDF are available at the [http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/GIS/Maps/StartMapbook.html Stevens County GIS Mapbook] page.
*Downloadable current maps in PDF are available at the [http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/GIS/Maps/StartMapbook.html Stevens County GIS Mapbook] page.


*An extensive collection of Oregon Territory, Washington Territory, and Washington State maps is available [http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/index.html Department of Geography University of Alabama Map Library]  
*An extensive collection of Oregon Territory, Washington Territory, and Washington State maps is available [http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/index.html Department of Geography University of Alabama Map Library]
*[http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/maps_detail.aspx?m=124 1883 Map of the Colville agricultural area] from the Washington State Library
*[http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/maps_detail.aspx?m=124 1883 Map of the Colville agricultural area] from the Washington State Library


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Atlases, Gazetteers, Maps held by [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org Stevens County Historical Society]  
Atlases, Gazetteers, Maps held by [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org Stevens County Historical Society]  


*Two early County Engineer's maps  
*Two early County Engineer's maps
*Undated early partly platted lower British Columbia, Columbia River  
*Undated early partly platted lower British Columbia, Columbia River
*1810-1871 coast to coast territory covered by artist Paul Kane for Hudson Bay  
*1810-1871 coast to coast territory covered by artist Paul Kane for Hudson Bay
*1863 state map showing which areas have been surveyed  
*1863 state map showing which areas have been surveyed
*1863 county map showing place names  
*1863 county map showing place names
*1870 Colville and north end  
*1870 Colville and north end
*1870-1883 Colville area, shows cemeteries, etc.  
*1870-1883 Colville area, shows cemeteries, etc.
*1887 survey of military Fort Colville  
*1887 survey of military Fort Colville
*1890 two sections of Meyers Falls  
*1890 two sections of Meyers Falls
*1903 Colville area, shows cemeteries, etc  
*1903 Colville area, shows cemeteries, etc
*1910 railroad map, Stevens and Bonner County, Idaho  
*1910 railroad map, Stevens and Bonner County, Idaho
*1911 section map  
*1911 section map
*1912 Original Triplicate Copy of the Northwesten Mutual Fire Association, Seattle Washington (Sanborn Maps) for Colville with viewable corrections.  
*1912 Original Triplicate Copy of the Northwesten Mutual Fire Association, Seattle Washington (Sanborn Maps) for Colville with viewable corrections.
*1929 Original Triplicate Copy of the Northwesten Mutual Fire Association, Seattle Washington (Sanborn Maps) Northport with viewable corrections.  
*1929 Original Triplicate Copy of the Northwesten Mutual Fire Association, Seattle Washington (Sanborn Maps) Northport with viewable corrections.
*1952 county topography map  
*1952 county topography map
*1963 Metsker's book of maps  
*1963 Metsker's book of maps
*Original Stevens County plat maps (complete collection)  
*Original Stevens County plat maps (complete collection)
*Colville region topography  
*Colville region topography
*Old Colville City map  
*Old Colville City map
*City of Colville  
*City of Colville
*Map of Kettle Falls  
*Map of Kettle Falls
*Sanborn Insurnance Maps (shows buildings)  
*Sanborn Insurnance Maps (shows buildings)
*State Highway Map
*State Highway Map


==== Migration ====
====Migration====


{{WA Migration Intro}}  
{{WA Migration Intro}}  


==== Military ====
====Military====


{{WA Military Intro}}  
{{WA Military Intro}}  
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*'''1921-1925''' - {{RecordSearch|1878898|Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1921-1925''' - {{RecordSearch|1878898|Washington, World War I Veteran's Compensation Fund Application Records, 1921-1925}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*Veterans Affairs, Department of, World War I Service Statement Cards, 1917-1919 at [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/640 WA State Digital Archives] -- images and index.  
*Veterans Affairs, Department of, World War I Service Statement Cards, 1917-1919 at [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/640 WA State Digital Archives] -- images and index.


"World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel from Washington" at the [http://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/army-casualties/washington.html ]. Query for the exact title; go to the Digital Copies tab, and page through to Stevens County to view those service members who died during WWII.  
"World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel from Washington" at the [http://www.archives.gov/research/military/ww2/army-casualties/washington.html]. Query for the exact title; go to the Digital Copies tab, and page through to Stevens County to view those service members who died during WWII.  


Stevens County Vietnam War Casualties [http://www.newgs.org/cpage.php?pt=75 NeWGS]
Stevens County Vietnam War Casualties [http://www.newgs.org/cpage.php?pt=75 NeWGS]


*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Military Records 1892-1928] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Military Records 1892-1928] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
**See what [[Washington Military Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.  
**See what [[Washington Military Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**Includes Certificates of adjustment for veterans 1925-1928; Military register 1892-1893.
**Includes Certificates of adjustment for veterans 1925-1928; Military register 1892-1893.


==== Naturalization and Citizenship ====
====Naturalization and Citizenship====


{{WA Naturalization Intro}}  
{{WA Naturalization Intro}}  


*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/RecordSeriesInfo.aspx?rsid=2 Washington State Digital Archives] has digitized various types of naturalization-related records for {{PAGENAME}}:  
*[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/RecordSeriesInfo.aspx?rsid=2 Washington State Digital Archives] has digitized various types of naturalization-related records for {{PAGENAME}}:  
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/467 Naturalization Records, 1906-1974] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)  
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/467 Naturalization Records, 1906-1974] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1946 Register of Petitions for Naturalization, 1929-1951] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)  
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1946 Register of Petitions for Naturalization, 1929-1951] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1963 Registers of Applications and Orders of Naturalization, 1888-1906] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)  
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1963 Registers of Applications and Orders of Naturalization, 1888-1906] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1960 Registers of Declarations of Intention, 1886-1973] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
**[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/1960 Registers of Declarations of Intention, 1886-1973] at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)


*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Naturalization and Citizenship 1868-1950] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Naturalization and Citizenship 1868-1950] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
**See what [[Washington Naturalization and Citizenship#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.  
**See what [[Washington Naturalization and Citizenship#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**Includes Affidavits of petitioner and witnesses 1868-1906; Declarations of intention 1886-1946; Declarations of intention, petition evidence 1885-1946; Naturalization index 1882-1907; Petition evidence, special naturalizations, orders of the court 1914-1950; Petitions for naturalization 1888-1951; Petitions for naturalization and petition evidence 1890-1929.
**Includes Affidavits of petitioner and witnesses 1868-1906; Declarations of intention 1886-1946; Declarations of intention, petition evidence 1885-1946; Naturalization index 1882-1907; Petition evidence, special naturalizations, orders of the court 1914-1950; Petitions for naturalization 1888-1951; Petitions for naturalization and petition evidence 1890-1929.


==== Newspapers ====
====Newspapers====


{{WA Newspapers Intro}}  
{{WA Newspapers Intro}}  
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{{WA Newspaper abstracts|Stevens}}  
{{WA Newspaper abstracts|Stevens}}  


*Early Washington newspapers covered the Colville area, particularly the Walla Walla Statesman. Query "Colville" in the [http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/newspapers.aspx Washington State Library's online historical newspaper collection].  
*Early Washington newspapers covered the Colville area, particularly the Walla Walla Statesman. Query "Colville" in the [http://www.sos.wa.gov/history/newspapers.aspx Washington State Library's online historical newspaper collection].
*[http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085318 Colville Examiner] 1907-1922 is available online thanks to the Washington State Library, Library of Congress, and the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities.
*[http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88085318 Colville Examiner] 1907-1922 is available online thanks to the Washington State Library, Library of Congress, and the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities.


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*The [http://www.spokanelibrary.org Spokane Public Library Downtown Branch] has a large microfilm collection of Spokane papers, which has some coverage of Stevens County.
*The [http://www.spokanelibrary.org Spokane Public Library Downtown Branch] has a large microfilm collection of Spokane papers, which has some coverage of Stevens County.


==== Obituaries ====
====Obituaries====


{{WA Obituaries Intro}}  
{{WA Obituaries Intro}}  
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'''Also check:'''  
'''Also check:'''  


*[[{{PAGENAME}}#Newspapers|Newspapers of {{PAGENAME}}]]  
*[[{{PAGENAME}}#Newspapers|Newspapers of {{PAGENAME}}]]
*Local [[{{PAGENAME}}#Funeral_Homes|Funeral Homes]], [[{{PAGENAME}}#Libraries|Libraries]], or family records.  
*Local [[{{PAGENAME}}#Funeral_Homes|Funeral Homes]], [[{{PAGENAME}}#Libraries|Libraries]], or family records.
*Obituaries of [[{{PAGENAME}}#Neighboring_Counties|neighboring counties]]
*Obituaries of [[{{PAGENAME}}#Neighboring_Counties|neighboring counties]]


The [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ Stevens County Historical Society] and the [http://www.newgs.org/ Northeast Washington Genealogical Society] maintain separate newspaper obituary lists for deaths recorded for Stevens County-connected individuals. The [http://www.loonlakehistoricalsociety.com/ Loon Lake Historical Society] maintains obituary listings for the Loon Lake and Deer Lake area residents.  
The [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ Stevens County Historical Society] and the [http://www.newgs.org/ Northeast Washington Genealogical Society] maintain separate newspaper obituary lists for deaths recorded for Stevens County-connected individuals. The [http://www.loonlakehistoricalsociety.com/ Loon Lake Historical Society] maintains obituary listings for the Loon Lake and Deer Lake area residents.  


==== Periodicals ====
====Periodicals====


{{WA Periodicals Intro}}  
{{WA Periodicals Intro}}  
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The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society (NeWGS) publication, ''Pioneer Branches'' is available at the Colville Public Library (part of the Libraries of Stevens County), [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html Allen County Public Library], and through the society. Indexes are available on Persi from 1986 to 2007.  
The Northeast Washington Genealogical Society (NeWGS) publication, ''Pioneer Branches'' is available at the Colville Public Library (part of the Libraries of Stevens County), [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html Allen County Public Library], and through the society. Indexes are available on Persi from 1986 to 2007.  


==== Probate Records ====
====Probate Records====


{{WA Probate Intro|Stevens}}  
{{WA Probate Intro|Stevens}}  
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**See what [[Washington Probate Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**See what [[Washington Probate Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.


==== Public Records ====
====Public Records====


{{WA Public Records}}  
{{WA Public Records}}  
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*Stevens County Board of Commissioners, Meetings, 1860-1913, 2005-2007 includes early tax assessment lists and equalization changes, jury duty lists, roads and school districts creation, contacts awarded and bills, elected and appointed officials, incorporation of towns in Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille towns and other information. Images at [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2309 Washington State Digitial Archives] with ongoing extractions in pdf format.
*Stevens County Board of Commissioners, Meetings, 1860-1913, 2005-2007 includes early tax assessment lists and equalization changes, jury duty lists, roads and school districts creation, contacts awarded and bills, elected and appointed officials, incorporation of towns in Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille towns and other information. Images at [https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2309 Washington State Digitial Archives] with ongoing extractions in pdf format.


==== Schools ====
====Schools====


{{WA School Intro}}  
{{WA School Intro}}  
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*ESD 101 records at the [http://www.sos.wa.gov/archives/archives_eastern.aspx%7C Washington State Archives] at Cheney include item EA801-36-14 Pioneer Interviews (Stevens County) for 1933-47; item EA801-36-1 School Census (Stevens County) school census records for 1915-32, and other early school records. The Digital Archives also has a 1927 [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/ViewRecord.aspx?RID=67592270421650CE5AC56C04A26BF028 Spokane County School District] map.
*ESD 101 records at the [http://www.sos.wa.gov/archives/archives_eastern.aspx%7C Washington State Archives] at Cheney include item EA801-36-14 Pioneer Interviews (Stevens County) for 1933-47; item EA801-36-1 School Census (Stevens County) school census records for 1915-32, and other early school records. The Digital Archives also has a 1927 [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/ViewRecord.aspx?RID=67592270421650CE5AC56C04A26BF028 Spokane County School District] map.


*The Last Bell by Alpha Naff (reprinted 2005 by NeWGS) A history of the rural schools in Stevens County ….152 pages, indexed. Available at [http://www.newgs.org/forsale.php at NeWGS] and the [http://thelosc.org Libraries of Stevens County].  
*The Last Bell by Alpha Naff (reprinted 2005 by NeWGS) A history of the rural schools in Stevens County ….152 pages, indexed. Available at [http://www.newgs.org/forsale.php at NeWGS] and the [http://thelosc.org Libraries of Stevens County].
*The [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net Crossroads on the Columbia] project has school records for Chewelah, Hunters, and Loon Lake.
*The [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net Crossroads on the Columbia] project has school records for Chewelah, Hunters, and Loon Lake.


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'''Digital Collections'''  
'''Digital Collections'''  


*[http://econtent.library.ewu.edu/ Eastern Washington University Digital Collection]  
*[http://econtent.library.ewu.edu/ Eastern Washington University Digital Collection]
*[http://contentdm.gonzaga.edu/ Gonzaga University Digital Collection]  
*[http://contentdm.gonzaga.edu/ Gonzaga University Digital Collection]
*[http://content.lib.washington.edu/ University of Washington Digital Collection]  
*[http://content.lib.washington.edu/ University of Washington Digital Collection]
*[http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/ Washington State University Digital Collection]
*[http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/ Washington State University Digital Collection]


==== Taxation ====
====Taxation====


{{WA Tax Intro}}  
{{WA Tax Intro}}  
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The [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ SCHS] has the county assessor's personal property tax ledgers for 1898 to 1906, 1912 to 1935, and 1931 to 1935. Images of the 1898 to 1906 ledgers are viewable on the [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net/ Crossroads on the Columbia] project.  
The [http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ SCHS] has the county assessor's personal property tax ledgers for 1898 to 1906, 1912 to 1935, and 1931 to 1935. Images of the 1898 to 1906 ledgers are viewable on the [http://www.crossroadsarchive.net/ Crossroads on the Columbia] project.  


==== Vital Records ====
====Vital Records====


{{WA vital intro}}  
{{WA vital intro}}  


===== Birth =====
=====Birth=====


{{WA Birth Intro}}  
{{WA Birth Intro}}  


*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Birth Records 1891-1907] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Birth Records 1891-1907] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
**See what [[Washington Vital Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.  
**See what [[Washington Vital Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**Includes Birth register 1891-1907; Births 1891-1907.
**Includes Birth register 1891-1907; Births 1891-1907.


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{{WA Birth Other Records}}
{{WA Birth Other Records}}


===== Marriage =====
=====Marriage=====


{{WA Marriage Intro}}  
{{WA Marriage Intro}}  
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*'''1885-2002''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Marriage Records 1885-2002] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
*'''1885-2002''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Marriage Records 1885-2002] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
**See what [[Washington Vital Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.  
**See what [[Washington Vital Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**Includes Marriage affidavits 1886-1939; applications index 1939-2002; certificates &amp; index 1889-1944; certificates 1912-1947; Marriage index-direct 1911-1922; Marriage licenses index-direct Marriage statistics 1911-1939; Marriage records index-direct 1885-1947; Marriage statistics 1891-1939.
**Includes Marriage affidavits 1886-1939; applications index 1939-2002; certificates &amp; index 1889-1944; certificates 1912-1947; Marriage index-direct 1911-1922; Marriage licenses index-direct Marriage statistics 1911-1939; Marriage records index-direct 1885-1947; Marriage statistics 1891-1939.


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{{FYI|Early years: People in the south end of the county went to [[Lincoln County, Washington Genealogy|Lincoln]] or [[Spokane County, Washington Genealogy|Spokane]] county to get married. Those in the north part of the county caught the ore train to Rossland or Trail, British Columbia.[27] (Check [[British Columbia Online Genealogy Records]].)}}<br>
{{FYI|Early years: People in the south end of the county went to [[Lincoln County, Washington Genealogy|Lincoln]] or [[Spokane County, Washington Genealogy|Spokane]] county to get married. Those in the north part of the county caught the ore train to Rossland or Trail, British Columbia.[27] (Check [[British Columbia Online Genealogy Records]].)}}<br>


===== Divorce =====
=====Divorce=====


{{WA Divorce Intro}}
{{WA Divorce Intro}}
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*'''1969-2014''' - {{RecordSearch|2759158|Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/hr/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1969-2014''' - {{RecordSearch|2759158|Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/hr/search FamilySearch] — index


===== Death =====
=====Death=====


{{WA Death Intro}}  
{{WA Death Intro}}  
*{{RecordSearch|3438698|Washington, County Death Registers, 1881-1922}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Washington, County Death Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]], index
*{{RecordSearch|3438698|Washington, County Death Registers, 1881-1922}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Washington, County Death Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]], index
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Death Records 1891-1907] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
*[https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9HM-2J9%3A1035875487%3Fcc%3D1910364 Death Records 1891-1907] Part of: ''County Records, 1856-2009'' FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)  
**See what [[Washington Vital Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.
**See what [[Washington Vital Records#Record_Content|genealogical information]] may be in these records.


*'''1891–1907''' Washington State Deaths are available at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]$  
*'''1891–1907''' Washington State Deaths are available at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]$
*'''1940–1996''' Washington State Death Index is available at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]$
*'''1940–1996''' Washington State Death Index is available at [http://www.ancestry.com Ancestry.com]$


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[[Image:ArrowGreen.svg.png|left|30x30px|ArrowGreen.svg.png]] "Stevens County is long and narrow, bisected by the Huckleberry Mountains running north and south through the middle. <br>  
[[Image:ArrowGreen.svg.png|left|30x30px|ArrowGreen.svg.png]] "Stevens County is long and narrow, bisected by the Huckleberry Mountains running north and south through the middle. <br>  


:In the early days, travel was difficult and there were almost no roads. During the winter it was impossible to go very far, so people often did their "marrying" and "burying" in Lincoln County if they lived along the River at the south end of the county. They also went to Spokane County for supplies or to get married.  
:In the early days, travel was difficult and there were almost no roads. During the winter it was impossible to go very far, so people often did their "marrying" and "burying" in Lincoln County if they lived along the River at the south end of the county. They also went to Spokane County for supplies or to get married.
:"The railroad was completed in 1892-93. Lincoln County seat is located in Davenport, WA 99122. The address for the proper office in Rossland is: Vital Record, Court Registry, Box 639, Rossland, B.C. VOG 1YO, phone 604-362-7368."<ref>''Basic Guide for Genealogy Research in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties'' by Nancy Wright, Susan DeChant, and Shirley Dodson of NeWGS.</ref>
:"The railroad was completed in 1892-93. Lincoln County seat is located in Davenport, WA 99122. The address for the proper office in Rossland is: Vital Record, Court Registry, Box 639, Rossland, B.C. VOG 1YO, phone 604-362-7368."<ref>''Basic Guide for Genealogy Research in Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille Counties'' by Nancy Wright, Susan DeChant, and Shirley Dodson of NeWGS.</ref>


==== Voting Registers ====
====Voting Registers====


{{WA Voting Intro}}  
{{WA Voting Intro}}  


==== Websites ====
====Websites====


{{WA Websites Intro}}  
{{WA Websites Intro}}  
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| width="30%" | [http://wagenweb.org/stevens/ WAGenWeb] for Stevens County  
| width="30%" |[http://wagenweb.org/stevens/ WAGenWeb] for Stevens County
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| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
| width="60%" |Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
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| width="30%" | [http://www.newgs.org/cpage.php?pt=22 Northeast Washington Genealogical Society] includes Stevens County.  
| width="30%" |[http://www.newgs.org/cpage.php?pt=22 Northeast Washington Genealogical Society] includes Stevens County.
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| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
| width="60%" |Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
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| width="30%" | [http://usgwarchives.net/wa/stevens/stevens.htm USGenWeb]  
| width="30%" |[http://usgwarchives.net/wa/stevens/stevens.htm USGenWeb]
| width="10%" | Free  
| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
| width="60%" |Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
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| width="30%" | [http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:5 Washington State Digital Archives]  
| width="30%" |[http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections#RSID:5 Washington State Digital Archives]
| width="10%" | Free  
| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Includes indexes, some linked to images.  
| width="60%" |Includes indexes, some linked to images.  
*Type county name, click '''Search''', then select a collection.  
 
*Type county name, click '''Search''', then select a collection.
*Collections were posted to the appropriate headings for this Wiki page in December, 2013.
*Collections were posted to the appropriate headings for this Wiki page in December, 2013.


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| width="30%" | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=58 FamilySearch Historical Collections]  
| width="30%" |[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=58 FamilySearch Historical Collections]
| width="10%" | Free  
| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Search indexes or browse images at FamilySearch.org.  
| width="60%" |Search indexes or browse images at FamilySearch.org.  
 
*Click "Last Updated." Collections through December 2013 have been posted to the appropriate topics for this Wiki page.
*Click "Last Updated." Collections through December 2013 have been posted to the appropriate topics for this Wiki page.


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| width="30%" | [https://web.archive.org/web/20141008054255/http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/WA/Stevens/ Websites at RootsWeb - Stevens WA]  
| width="30%" |[https://web.archive.org/web/20141008054255/http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/WA/Stevens/ Websites at RootsWeb - Stevens WA]
| width="10%" | Free  
| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
| width="60%" |Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
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| width="30%" | [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/WA/Stevens/ Linkpendium]  
| width="30%" |[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/WA/Stevens/ Linkpendium]
| width="10%" | Free  
| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
| width="60%" |Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
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| width="30%" | [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/wa/counties/stevens/ CyndisList]  
| width="30%" |[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/wa/counties/stevens/ CyndisList]
| width="10%" | Free  
| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
| width="60%" |Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
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| width="30%" | [http://www.stateofus.com/washington/stevens-county/ StateofUS.com]  
| width="30%" |[http://www.stateofus.com/washington/stevens-county/ StateofUS.com]
| width="10%" | Free  
| width="10%" |Free
| width="60%" | "Stevens County, Washington Facts" (mis-labeled "Stevens County, Alabama Facts")
| width="60%" |"Stevens County, Washington Facts" (mis-labeled "Stevens County, Alabama Facts")
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| colspan="2" width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF66" |<center>'''Major catalogs for ''hard copy'' collections of {{PAGENAME}}''' <br>Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records</center>
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| width="30%" | {{FHL|United States, Washington, Stevens|place|disp=FamilySearch catalog}}  
| width="30%" |{{FHL|United States, Washington, Stevens|place|disp=FamilySearch catalog}}
| width="70%" | Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
| width="70%" |Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
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| width="30%" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=stevens+county+washington&dblist=638&fq=s0%3A28000000&qt=facet_s0%3A WorldCat]  
| width="30%" |[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=stevens+county+washington&dblist=638&fq=s0%3A28000000&qt=facet_s0%3A WorldCat]
| width="70%" | To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see [[WorldCat Online Catalog]].
| width="70%" |To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see [[WorldCat Online Catalog]].
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| width="30%" | [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=stevens+county+Washington Allen County Public Library] (Indiana)  
| width="30%" |[http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=stevens+county+Washington Allen County Public Library] (Indiana)
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| width="100%" colspan="2" | <center>'''See also''' [[{{PAGENAME}}#Libraries|local libraries]] and [[Washington Archives and Libraries]]</center>
| colspan="2" width="100%" |<center>'''See also''' [[{{PAGENAME}}#Libraries|local libraries]] and [[Washington Archives and Libraries]]</center>
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=== Archives, Libraries, etc. ===
===Archives, Libraries, etc.===


{{WA Archives Intro}}  
{{WA Archives Intro}}  
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*Check websites and catalogs, such as items in {{FHL|United States, Washington, Stevens|place|disp=FamilySearch Library}} (Utah) or [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=stevens+county+Washington Allen County Public Library] (Indiana) for {{PAGENAME}}. {{GetACopy tip}}
*Check websites and catalogs, such as items in {{FHL|United States, Washington, Stevens|place|disp=FamilySearch Library}} (Utah) or [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=stevens+county+Washington Allen County Public Library] (Indiana) for {{PAGENAME}}. {{GetACopy tip}}
[http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/r6cnf Colville National Forest Collection] on Washington Rural Heritage has maps, photographs, and early history.  
[http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/r6cnf Colville National Forest Collection] on Washington Rural Heritage has maps, photographs, and early history.  


[http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/stevens Stevens County Heritage] on Washington Rural Heritage has digital copies of ledgers and photographs of the Kettle Falls area, other parts of Stevens County and neighboring counties.  
[http://www.washingtonruralheritage.org/cdm/landingpage/collection/stevens Stevens County Heritage] on Washington Rural Heritage has digital copies of ledgers and photographs of the Kettle Falls area, other parts of Stevens County and neighboring counties.  


===== Courthouse =====
=====Courthouse=====


*'''Stevens County Courthouse'''<br> 215 S. Oak<br> Colville, WA 99114<br>Phone: 509-684-7512<br>[http://www.co.stevens.wa.us Stevens County Website]<br>
*'''Stevens County Courthouse'''<br> 215 S. Oak<br> Colville, WA 99114<br>Phone: 509-684-7512<br>[http://www.co.stevens.wa.us Stevens County Website]<br>
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Court Clerk Office, phone 509-684-7575 holds records for divorce, naturalization, and court cases from 1889. The [http://www.newgs.org/ NeWGS] volunteers have permission to access the probate microfilms and can make copies of these records upon request.  
Court Clerk Office, phone 509-684-7575 holds records for divorce, naturalization, and court cases from 1889. The [http://www.newgs.org/ NeWGS] volunteers have permission to access the probate microfilms and can make copies of these records upon request.  


===== Family History Centers =====
=====Family History Centers=====


{{Family History Centers Intro}}  
{{Family History Centers Intro}}  
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*[[Colville Washington Family History Center]]
*[[Colville Washington Family History Center]]


===== Libraries =====
=====Libraries=====


{{WALibraries Intro}}  
{{WALibraries Intro}}  
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*'''Wellpinit Library Station'''<br>Stevens County Rural Library District<br>Spokane Tribal Library<br> Wellpinit, WA 99040<br>Phone: 877-231-5500
*'''Wellpinit Library Station'''<br>Stevens County Rural Library District<br>Spokane Tribal Library<br> Wellpinit, WA 99040<br>Phone: 877-231-5500
*'''[http://www.thelosc.org/ Libraries of Stevens County]'''<br>
*'''[http://www.thelosc.org/ Libraries of Stevens County]'''<br>
:[https://thelosc.org/locations/ Branch links, locations and hours]<br>
:[https://thelosc.org/locations/ Branch links, locations and hours]<br>
:Some unique collections in specific branches:
:Some unique collections in specific branches:
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:*'''[https://thelosc.org/locations/kettle-falls-public-library Kettle Falls Public Library]''' - Microfilms of local newspapers and large collection of local history books.
:*'''[https://thelosc.org/locations/kettle-falls-public-library Kettle Falls Public Library]''' - Microfilms of local newspapers and large collection of local history books.


===== Museums =====
=====Museums=====


{{WA Museums Intro}}  
{{WA Museums Intro}}  
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:*[http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ Stevens County Historical Society]
:*[http://www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org/ Stevens County Historical Society]


===== Societies =====
=====Societies=====


{{WA Societies Intro}}  
{{WA Societies Intro}}  
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*[http://www.washingtonhistory.org/default.aspx Washington State Historical Society]
*[http://www.washingtonhistory.org/default.aspx Washington State Historical Society]


=== Populated Places ===
===Populated Places===


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://Washington.hometownlocator.com/wa/Stevens Hometown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Stevens County, Washington," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevens_County,_Washington,
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://Washington.hometownlocator.com/wa/Stevens Hometown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Stevens County, Washington," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevens_County,_Washington,
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[https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2050 Marcus Town council minutes] from 1910 to 1940, 1968 to 2010.
[https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/2050 Marcus Town council minutes] from 1910 to 1940, 1968 to 2010.


=== References ===
===References===


<references />{{Washington|Washington}}  
<references />{{Washington|Washington}}  


[[Category:Stevens_County,_Washington]]
[[Category:Stevens_County,_Washington]]
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