Template:WA Birth Intro
In 1891, coroners, physicians, and midwives were to report births and deaths (called "returns" to the county auditor. Many went unrecorded. In 1907, the State Center for Health Statistics assumed this responsibility.
For earlier or unrecorded births, search: • Census for ages, family members, etc. • Death Records for birth date, place, parents
• Obituaries • Cemeteries