Template:WA Birth Intro

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Birth Records reveal
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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.[1]

Don't overlook Washington Online Genealogy Records for indexes and records and Washington Birth Records for more information.

  1. Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, Birth Records, About this Collection