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Asotin County, Washington
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Asotin County was created in 1883 and was formed from Garfield County. The county was named for Nez Percé name for Eel Creek . The county seat is Asotin.

In 1805-1806 Lewis and Clark passed through the county as well as Captain Bonneville in 1834. A ferry was established on the Snake River in 1855 to accommodate thousands of miners rushing to the goldfields. In 1881 a ferry was established at Asotin. Today, the county's economy is primarily agricultural, based on food and livestock raising and processing, fruit growing, and wheat and barley production.

Clarkston, the county's largest city, is separated from the town of Lewiston, Idaho by the Snake River. Clarkston area researchers should consider Lewiston resources as well.

Asotin County is bordered by Whitman County ( north), Nez Perce County, Idaho ( east), Wallowa County, Oregon ( south), Garfield County ( west).

Cities and Towns in Asotin County include Asotin (1,095), Clarkston (7,337).

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.co.asotin.wa.us/ .

Below is a list of Asotin County Genealogical and Historical Socities, Mail-List, Libraries and Archives Addresses and/or Links. See Also Washington Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.

  • Asotin County Historical Society, 215 Filmore, Asotin, WA 99402 509-243-4659 Collections include an oral histories, early Post Office records of Asotin and Garfield counties, an obituary file, indexed form 1886 -1926, updated to present. Has cemetery records of 47 different cemeteries in Asotin and Garfield counties, and personal files on many early residents. The photograph collection includes early Asotin County buildings, communities, residents, farms, ranches and the early schools of Asotin and Garfield counties, and Oregon's Wallowa County.
  • Twin Rivers Genealogical Society, PO 386, Lewiston, ID 83501-2824. Society maintains a Pacific Northwest and regional history collection, fiction and non-fiction works by local authors, genealogical journals, city directory/telephone book collection, Lewiston, Idaho newspapers on microfilm, some census records, and surname indexes.
  • Washington State Archives, Eastern Washington Regional Archives, 960 Washington Street, Cheney, Washington 99004; Telephone: (509)235-7508. On the campus of Eastern Washington University in Cheney
  • Family History Library
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Asotin County, WA Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records

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PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. Although originally held in the county seat, many county land, probate, and court records have been transferred to the state archive's regional branches.

Even today, few people escape mention in court records at some time during their lives as witnesses, litigants, jurors, appointees to office, or as petition signatories. However, Americans of a few generations ago also expected to attend local court proceedings when they were in session. It was a civic duty and they could be fined if they did not attend. The chances are great that your ancestors have left a detailed record of at least some aspects of their lives in court records.

Unless otherwise noted, All Deparments are in the County Courthouse located at 135 2nd St, Asotin, WA 99402. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m to 5:00pm..

Asotin County Clerk of Court has Court Records from 1886 and Probate Records from 1885 . Contact the County Clerk's department at PO Box 159, 135 2nd St, Asotin, WA 99402. Phone 509-243-2081. Fax 509-243-4978.. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.

Asotin County Auditor has Marriage Records from 1891 and Land Records from 1893 . The Couty Auditor also has Birth and Death Records from 1891 to 1907. See County Vital Records for info on Birth and Death Records after 1907. Contact the County Auditor's department at PO Box 129. Phone 509-243-2084. Fax 509-243-2087.

Asotin County Assessor has Tax Records. Contact the County Assessor's department at PO Box 69. Phone 509-243-2016. Fax 509-243-2099.

Below is a list of online resources for Asotin County Court, Probate, Land or Tax Records Records EMAIL US with websites links to Asotin County Court Records

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Asotin County, WA Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

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

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

Asotin County Health Department is located at 431 Elm Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 | 509.758.3344 .

  • Asotin County Birth Records
    • For records from July 1, 1907 to present: you can order through the Center for Health Statistics.
    • For records from January 1, 1921 to present: you can order through local health departments.
    • For records before July 1, 1907 in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Spokane: contact the local health department.
    • For all other counties for records before July 1, 1907: contact the county auditor.
  • Asotin County Marriage Records
    • For recent marriage certificates from the last 4 months: contact the county auditor where the license was filed.
    • For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics
    • For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county auditor where the license was obtained.
  • Asotin County Divorce Records
    • For recent divorce certificates from the last four months: contact the county clerk where the event was filed.
    • For certificates from January 1, 1968 to four months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
    • For certificates before January 1, 1968: contact the county clerk where the event occurred.
  • Asotin County Death Records
    • For recent records, in the current or previous month, please contact the Local Health Department where the event occurred.
    • July 1, 1907 to 2 months before the present: order through the Center for Health Statistics.
    • For records before July 1, 1907: contact the Research Office of the Washington State Archives.

Below is a list of online resources for Asotin County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Asotin County Vital Records

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Asotin County, WA Census Records

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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 Asotin County, Washington are 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930.

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

Below is a list of online resources for Asotin County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Asotin County Census Records.

1890 Asotin County Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)

1900 Asotin County Census Records

1910 Asotin County Census Records

1920 Asotin County Census Records

1930 Asotin County Census Records

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Asotin County, WA Cemeteries & Graveyards

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Cemetery records and headstone inscriptions are also sources of birth and death information. The records of this type most commonly found are church burial registers, sextons' records, cemetery deed and plot registers, burial permit records, grave opening orders, and monument (gravestone) inscriptions.

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

Below is a list of online resources for Asotin County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Asotin County Cemetery & Church Records.

The following cemeteries and churches are listed in the US Geological Survey web site as being in this County. And there are more not listed.
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Asotin County, WA Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Washington

For periods before the advent of civil registration of vital statistics, church records rank as the best available sources for information on specific vital events: birth, marriage, and death. Bible records is a good primary source for genealogy research and information. You will find many different surnames listed in many of these Bibles which include old photos, obituaries and other facts such as birth and death dates.

Below is a list of online resources for Asotin County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Asotin County Cemetery & Church Records.

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