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Ferry County, Washington

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Ferry County was created in 1899 and was formed from Stevens County . The county was named for Elisha P. Ferry . The county seat is Republic .

In 1872 the Colville Indian Reservation was established encompassing over one-half of the county. The gold rush of the 1890s brought permanent settlers to the region.

Ferry County is bordered by Stevens County ( east), Lincoln County (southwest), Okanogan County (west).

Cities and Towns in Ferry County include Inchelium, Republic.

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.ferry-county.com/ .

Below is a list of Ferry 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.

  • 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
  • Colville Keller Tribal Resources Center, Keller, WA 99140. Phone 509-634-2802.
  • Inchelium Tribal Resource Center, PO Box 156, Inchelium, WA 99138. Phone 509-722-7037. Fax 509-
    722-7040.
  • Ferry County Museum, Republic Historical Center, Republic, WA 99166.
  • Stonerose Fossil Museum, Republic Historical Center, Republic, WA 99166.
  • Family History Library
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Ferry County, WA Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records

See Also Washington Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records and Marriage Records

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 350 E Delaware Ave, Republic, WA 99166. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00p.m..

Ferry County Clerk of Court has Court Records from 1899 and Probate Records from 1899 . Contact the County Clerk's department at 350 E Delaware Ave #4, Republic, WA 99166. Phone 509-775-5232. Fax 509-775-3468. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.

Ferry County Auditor has Marriage Records from 1900 and Land Records from 1898 . The Couty Auditor also has Birth and Death Records from 1899 to 1907. See County Vital Records for info on Birth and Death Records after 1907. Contact the County Auditor's department at 350 E Delaware Ave #2, Republic, WA 99166. Phone 509-775-5201. Fax 509-775-5208.

Ferry County Assessor has Tax Records. Contact the County Assessor's department at 350 E Delaware Ave #1, Republic, WA 99166. Phone 509-775-5204. Fax 509-775-2492.

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

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Ferry 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.

Northeast Tri County Health District - Republic Community & Environmental Health Office, 147 North Clark / P.O. Box 584, Republic, WA 99166 Phone:(509) 775-3111.

  • Ferry 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.
  • Ferry 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.
  • Ferry 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.
  • Ferry 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 Ferry County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Ferry County Vital Records

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Ferry County, WA Census Records

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

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 Ferry County, Washington are 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940.

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

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

1900 Ferry County Census Records

1910 Ferry County Census Records

1920 Ferry County Census Records

1930 Ferry County Census Records

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Ferry County, WA Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Washington

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 Ferry County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Ferry County Tombstone Transcription Project.

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

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