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Lincoln County, Washington
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Lincoln County was created on 1883 and was formed from Whitman County . The county was named for Abraham Lincoln . The county seat is Davenport .
It was first settled by former miners and government freighters, and its county seat, Davenport, was located by a spring on the trail to Walla Walla. In 1880 Fort Spokane was established on the northern edge of the county to protect the settlers from the Indians
Lincoln County is bordered by Ferry County ( north), Stevens County ( northeast), Spokane County ( east), Whitman County ( southeast), Adams County ( south), Grant County ( west), Okanogan County ( northwest).
Cities and Towns in Lincoln County include Almira, Creston, Davenport, Harrington, Odessa, Reardan, Sprague, Wilbur.
The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.co.lincoln.wa.us/ .
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- Lincoln County, Washington Message Boards
- Lincoln County, Washington Genealogy Forum - read and post messages about your ancestors
- Lincoln County, Washington Wikipedia article
- Lincoln County, WA USGenweb
- The Washington Family Group Sheet Project
- Davenport Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 869, Davenport, WA 99122. Phone 509-725-6711.
- Odessa Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 355, Odessa, WA 99159. Phone 509-982-0049 .
- Wilbur Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 111, Wilbur, WA 99185. Phone 509-647-5551.
- Lincoln County, Washington Family Books at Amazon.com
- Lincoln County, Washington History Books at Amazon.com
Below is a list of Lincoln 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
- Big Bend Historical Society, PO Box 523, Wilbur, WA 99185-0166. Phone 509-647-5863.
- Lincoln County Historical Society & Museum, Box 585, Davenport, WA 99122. Phone 509-725-6711.
- Odessa Historical Museum, W 4th and Elm, Odessa, WA 99159. Phone 509-982-2539. Exhibits show how the early settlers, who were mainly German-Russian wheat farmers, lived, worked and played in the Odessa countryside when Odessa was first settled at the turn of the century. Photographs and family histories are also collected.
- Family History Library
Lincoln 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 450 Logan St, Davenport, WA 99122. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm..
Lincoln County Clerk of Court has Court Records from 1847 and Probate Records from 1855 . Contact the County Clerk's department at PO Box 68. Phone 509-725-1401. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.
Lincoln County Auditor has Marriage Records from 1847 and Land Records from 1855 . 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 28. Phone 509-725-4971.
Lincoln County Assessor has Tax Records. Contact the County Assessor's department at PO Box 400. Phone 509-725-7011 .
Below is a list of online resources for Lincoln County Court, Probate, Land or Tax Records Records EMAIL US with websites links to Lincoln County Court Records
- Lincoln County, Washington Court Books at Amazon.com
- BLM Land Records - covers the State of Washington. Many pioneers and settelers bought land from the government instead of individuals.
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County Health Department is located at 90 Nicholls St., Davenport, WA 99122. 509-725-1001
- Lincoln 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.
- Lincoln 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.
- Lincoln 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.
- Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lincoln County Vital Records
- Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!
- Click Here to Search the Social Security Death Index - Search over 82 million death records and get genealogical information crucial to your family research.
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Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Washington are 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940.
Below is a list of online resources for Lincoln County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Lincoln County Census Records by clicking the link below:
- Lincoln County Census Records at Archives.com
- Lincoln County, Washington Census Books at Amazon.com
- Census & Voter Lists
Below is a list of online resources for Lincoln County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lincoln County Census Records.
1890 Lincoln County Census Records (destroyed by fire at the Commerce Dept on 10 January 1921)
- 1890 U.S. Census Guide
- 1890 Lincoln County, Washington Census. This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1890. While much of this census was lost in a fire, Ancestry has gathered records from that time period to create an 1890 Census Substitute. - Ancestry
- Download Free US 1890 Census Extract Form
1900 Lincoln County Census Records
- 1900 U.S. Census Guide
- 1900 Lincoln County, Washington Census - Census Population of Lincoln County as of 01 June 1900.
- Download Free US 1900 Census Extract Form
1910 Lincoln County Census Records
- 1910 U.S. Census Guide
- 1910 Lincoln County, Washington Census - Census Population of Lincoln County as of 15 April 1910.
- Download Free US 1910 Census Extract Form
1920 Lincoln County Census Records
- 1920 U.S. Census Guide
- 1920 Lincoln County, Washington Census - Census Population of Lincoln County as of 01 January 1920.
- Download Free US 1920 Census Extract Form
1930 Lincoln County Census Records
- 1930 U.S. Census Guide
- 1930 Lincoln County, Washington Census - Census Population of Lincoln County as of 01 April 1930.
- Download Free US 1930 Census Extract Form
Lincoln 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 Lincoln County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Lincoln County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources for Lincoln County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lincoln County Cemetery & Church Records.
- Cemetery Records at Archives.com
- Lincoln County, Washington Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
- Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com
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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Lincoln 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.
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Below is a list of online resources for Lincoln County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Lincoln County Cemetery & Church Records.
