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Washita County, Oklahoma

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records

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Washita County was created on 1900 from Cheyenne & Arapaho lands. The County was named for the Washita River which was called by the French, "Faux Ouachita," literally meaning "false Washita," in distinction from the true Ouachita, of Arkansas and Louisiana. Evidently the spelling of the name of the Oklahoma stream was changed by substituting "w" for "ou." The name Washita was that of one of the minor tribes of the Caddoan stock. The County Seat is Cordell.

Counties adjacent to Washita County are Custer County (north), Caddo County (east), Kiowa County (south), Beckham County (west)

Washita County Cities & Towns Include Bessie, Burns Flat, Canute, Colony, Corn, Dill City, Foss, New Cordell, Rocky, Sentinel

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Records at the Washita County Courthouse

See Also Oklahoma Land Records, Marriage Records, Court, Tax & Probate Records

All Departments below can be contacted at the Washita County Courthouse at Box 380, Cordell, OK 73632-0380; Phone: (405) 832-2284. NOTE: The record dates below are from the earliest date to present time.

Washita County Clerk's Office has Birth Records from 1908, Death Records from 1908 and , Land Records from 1907.

The County Clerk's office is responsible for preserving all the legal instruments filed by private citizens and public officials with the County Clerk's office. The office maintains files of all real estate records, plats, judgments, liens, patents, military discharges, school records, county personnel, insurance and retirement records for employees, meeting notices, commissioners' proceedings and other documents. Although county clerks record births and deaths and provide information on request, certificates are available only from the Vital Records Section, State Department of Health

Washita County Court Clerk's Office has Probate Records from 1903, Marriage Records from 1892, and Court Records from 1892.

The Court Clerk has the primary responsibility to record, file, and maintain permanent records of the proceedings of the District Court. We collect fines, fees, and forfeitures, and distribute the collected monies as provided by law to the appropriate agencies. There are numerous types of cases filed with the Court Clerk's Office some of which include: Civil, Small Claims, Probate, Guardianship, Adoption, Felony, Misdemeanor, Search Warrants, Licenses and more...

Washita County Tax Assessors Office, Box 380, Cordell, OK 73632-0380; Phone: (405) 832-2284
The county assessor has the responsibility to appraise and assess the real and personal property within the county for the purpose of ad-valorem taxation. Also, the county assessor is required to compute the ad-valorem taxes due on all the taxable property. By law, the county assessor appraises all the taxable real property according to its fair cash value for which the property is actually being used.

The county treasurer or assessor may have tax or assessment records. Some tax records are stored in museums, historical, and/or genealogical societies' repositories. Published tax records for Oklahoma are almost nonexistent. Some duplicated copies of county tax records are stored in the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, State Archives Division for security purposes, but are not available for research. Koplowitz, Guide to the Historical Records of Oklahoma, indicates location of county records, including those of tax and assessments.

Below is a list of online resources for Washita County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Washita County Court Records by clicking the link below:

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County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Oklahoma

Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Vital Records Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health, 1000 Northeast 10th, Oklahoma City, OK 73117;(405) 271-4040, They have the following records:

  • Birth & Death Certificates: Oklahoma began filing birth and death records in October of 1908. It was not mandatory, however, that these records be filed until 1917. Because birth and death records were not required in years past as they are today for identification or settlement of claims in matters of death, the filing process in many years prior to 1940 are sketchy. It is the responsibility of the hospital, attendant at birth or the funeral director in each matter of birth or death to properly obtain the information needed and file the certificate in a timely manner.
    • Cost: $10.00 per birth certificate & $10.00 per death certificate.
    • Processing Time: 12-14 weeks when ordered by mail (Application for Birth or Death Certificate) or 2-5 Days when you order online
  • Marriage and Divorce Certificates: Marriage and Divorce Records are maintained and issued in the County Courthouse of issuance. These records are available from the Clerk of Court in the county where the event occurred. Fees vary.
  • Ordering Vital Records - You can also order
  • Order Electronically Online or You can download an application for Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificates to mail.
  • Walk-In Service: Coming to the Vital Records Service, Room 117, Oklahoma State Department Of Health, 1000 Northeast 10th, Oklahoma City, OK, Monday - Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or the Tulsa Health Department, Central Regional Health Center, 315 S. Utica, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-2203, 918-594-4840

Below is a list of online resources for Washita County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Washita County Vital Records by clicking the link below:

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County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Records that exist for Oklahoma

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Washita County, Oklahoma are 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940.There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms and U.K. Census Extraction Forms.

Below is a list of online resources for Washita County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Washita County Census Records by clicking the link below:

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County Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Military Records in Oklahoma

Below is a list of online resources for Washita County Military Records. Email us with websites containing Washita County Military Records by clicking the link below:

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County Genealogical Addresses

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Below is a list of online resources for Washita County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Washita County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:

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County County Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Cemetery Records in Oklahoma

There are many churches and cemeteries in Washita County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Washita County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Washita County Cemetery & Church Records. Email us with websites containing Washita County Cemetery & Church Records by clicking the link below:

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County Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

Below is a list of online resources for Washita County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information. Email us with websites containing Washita County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below:

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