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Grant County, Washington
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Grant County was created on 1909 and was formed from Douglas County . The county was named for Ulysses S. Grant . The county seat is Ephrata .

Grant County is bordered by Douglas County ( north), Okanogan County ( northeast), Adams County ( east), Lincoln County ( east), Franklin County ( southeast), Benton County ( south), Yakima County ( southwest), Kittitas County ( west).

Cities and Towns in Grant County include Banks Lake South, Cascade Valley, Coulee City, Coulee Dam (partial), Desert Aire, Electric City, Ephrata, George, Grand Coulee, Hartline, Krupp (also known as Marlin), Lakeview, Mattawa, Moses Lake, Moses Lake North, Quincy, Royal City, Soap Lake, Warden, Wilson Creek.

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

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  • Coulee City Chamber of Commerce, 405 W Main St., PO Box 896, Coulee City, WA 99115-0896. Phone 509-632-5043.
  • Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, 90 Alder NW, PO Box 275, Ephrata, WA 98823. Phone 509-754-4656.
  • Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, 306 Midway, PO Box 760, Grand Coulee, WA 98133-0760. Phone 509-633-3074.
  • Mattawa Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1446, Mattawa, WA 99349. Phone 509-932-5015.
  • Moses Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 324 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837-1737. Phone 509-765-7888.
  • Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce, 119 F St SE, PO Box 668, Quincy, WA 98848. Phone 509-787-2140.
  • Royal City Chamber of Commerce, 405 Camellia Suite B, PO Box 131, Royal City, WA 99357. Phone 509-346-9264.
  • Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce, 300 Beach E, PO Box 433, Soap Lake, WA 98851. Phone 509-246-1821.
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Below is a list of Grant 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.

  • Grant County Genealogical Society & Library, 45 Alder St, NW, Ephrata, WA 98823-1663. Library collection housed at the Ephrata Public Library. Has a room in the Ephrata Public Library with a small reference collection, vertical file of local interest items, an obituary file from local newspapers, scrapbooks of articles, index to homesteaders, genealogical journals, the Big Bend Register newspaper, and census of Douglas County.
  • Grant County Historical Society, 742 Basin Street N, P O Box 1141, Ephrata, WA 98823. Operates the Grant County Village and Museum.
  • Ephrata Family History Center, 1301 E Division, Ephrata, WA. Phone 509-754-4762.
  • Moses Lake Family History Center, 1515 S Division, Moses Lake, WA. Phone 509-765-8711.
  • Quincy Family History Center, 1102 Second Ave SE, Quincy, WA. Phone 509-787-2521.
  • Grant County Village & Museum, 742 N Basin St, NW, Box 1141, Ephrata, WA 98823. Phone 509- 754-3334. Membership available. Village has 28 buildings with artifacts displaying life in the early 1900's. The Museum has exhibits highlighting the prehistoric period, local Indians, the stockmen and homesteaders, and the Columbia Basin Project. Large collection of photographs, school pictures, newspaper clippings, and histories of Grant County schools.
  • State Archives Central Branch Bledsoe & Washington Archives Building, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Mail Stop 7547, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7547. Phone: 509-963-2136. Research Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Family History Library
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Grant 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 C St NW, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Grant County Clerk of Court has Court Records from 1889 and Probate Records from 1891 . Contact the County Clerk's department at Room 218, 2nd Floor, Law and Justice Center, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823. Phone 509-754-2011 ext. 318. Fax 509-754-5638. The following fees are in effect: $2.00 for the 1st page, $1 for each additional page. Research fee, per name, per hour, is $10.00. No personal checks. Please send letter of request containing the following information: complete names of all parties, approximate date of event, and research/copying fees. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.

Grant County Auditor has Marriage Records from 1909 and Land Records from 1889 . See County Vital Records for info on Birth and Death Records after 1907. Contact the County Auditor's department at Room 201. Phone 509-754-2011 ext. 333. Fax 509-754-6071. Need names of both parties to the transaction and approximate dates of the transactions. If prior to 1965, need to know the type of transaction being searched.

Grant County Assessor has Tax Records. Contact the County Assessor's department at Room 206. Phone 509-754-2011 ext. 310. Fax 509-754-2011 ext. 352. Copies of original plats, parcel cards (1970's) and atlases are readily available in our office. Other items are in storage.

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

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Grant 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.

Grant County Health District is located at Grant County Health District, Grant County Courthouse, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823. Phone 509-754-2011, ext. 372. FAX 509-754-0941. Satellite office: 903 W 3rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837. Phone 509-766-7960. Fax 509-766-7827.

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

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Grant 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 Grant County, Washington are 1910, 1920 and 1930.

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

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

1910 Grant County Census Records

1920 Grant County Census Records

1930 Grant County Census Records

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

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

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