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Okanogan County, Washington
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Okanogan County was created on 1888 and was formed from Stevens County . The county was named for Native American word meaning rendezvous . The county seat is Okanogan (Ruby in 1888, Conconully from 1888-1914). The first American post in the state was Fort Okanogan established in 1811 by Astor's Pacific Fur Company.

Okanogan County is bordered by Ferry County ( east), Lincoln County ( southeast), Grant County ( south), Douglas County ( south), Chelan County ( southwest), Skagit County ( west), Whatcom County ( west).

Cities and Towns in Okanogan County include Brewster, Conconully, Coulee Dam (partial), Elmer City, Nespelem, Nespelem Community, North Omak, Okanogan, Omak, Oroville, Pateros, Riverside, Tonasket, Twisp, Winthrop.

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.okanogancounty.org/ .

Below is a list of Okanogan 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.

  • 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.
  • Okanogan County Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 95, Malott, WA 98829-0095. Membership available. Currently updating "Okanogan County Washington Cemetery Records" . Library is housed in the Wilson Research Center.
  • Tonasket Genealogical Society, PO Box 84, Tonasket, WA 98855
  • Okanogan County Historical Society & Museum, 1410 2nd N, PO Box 1129, Okanogan, WA 98840. Sponsors the Okanogan Historical Museum, The Shafer Museum, Okanogan Highland Museum and Old Molson. Library is housed in the Wilson Research Center. Historical artifacts and recreated pioneer town portrays the history of Okanogan County.
  • Omak Pioneer Club, c/o Betty Jeglum. Phone 509-826-1872
  • Riverside Historical Society, c/o Maggie Sasse. Phone 509- 826-0831
  • Family History Center Omak, Engh Rd, Omak, WA 98841. Phone 509-826-4802
  • Wilson Research Center, 1410 2nd N, PO Box 1129, Okanogan, WA 98840. Joint library of the Genealogical and Historical societies. Includes genealogical reference materials, collection of obituaries, newspaper clipping file, items relating to Okanogan County history, audio and video pioneer interviews, photography collections, Okanogan County newspapers on microfilm, and clipping files. In progress project: computerized database of places, names, authors.
  • Old Molson Ghost Town & Museum, Molson Route, Box 128, Oroville, WA 98844. Phone 509-826-0843. Old Molson is a reassembled pioneer town. Museum includes artifacts of local history and Old Molson school attendance records.
  • Family History Library
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Okanogan 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 149 Third N, Okanogan, WA 98840. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Okanogan County Clerk of Court has Court Records from 1888 and Probate Records from 1888 . Contact the County Clerk's department at PO Box 72. Phone 509-422-7275. Fax 509-826-7295. For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.

Okanogan County Auditor has Marriage Records from 1888 and Land Records from 1884 . 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 1010. Phone 509-422-7240. Fax 509-422-7163.

Okanogan County Assessor has Tax Records. Contact the County Assessor's department at PO Box 152. Phone 509-422-7190. Fax 509-422-7195. All of our records are available to the public and we have people in our office that can show you where the records are kept and get you started on your research.

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

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Okanogan 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.

Okanogan County Health Department is located at 1234 South 2nd Avenue, P.O. Box 231, Okanogan, WA 98840; (509) 422-7140 .

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

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

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

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

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

1900 Okanogan County Census Records

1910 Okanogan County Census Records

1920 Okanogan County Census Records

1930 Okanogan County Census Records

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

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

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