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Pend Oreille County, Washington

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Pend Oreille County was created on 1911 and was formed from Stevens County . The county was named for Pend d'Oreille Native American tribe . The county seat is Newport .

It was first visited by Europeans in 1809 when David Thompson of the Northwest Company passed through the county. The famous Jesuit missionary, Father DeSmet, was also active in the area. During the mid-nineteenth century, gold was discovered along the Pend Oreille River bringing in the first settlers. Steamboats brought the settlers supplies until 1909 when the first railroad arrived.

Pend Oreille County is bordered by Boundary County, Idaho (east), Bonner County, Idaho (east), Spokane County ( south), Stevens County ( west).

Cities and Towns in Pend Oreille County include Cusick, Ione, Metaline, Metaline Falls, Newport.

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

Below is a list of Pend Oreille 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.

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Pend Oreille 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 25 W 4th, Newport, WA 99156. Courthouse hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Pend Oreille County Clerk of Court has Court Records from 1911 and Probate Records from 1911 . Contact the County Clerk's department at PO Box 5020. Phone (509)447-2435 . For judicial purposes, many of the Washington counties were attached to other counties.

Pend Oreille County Auditor has Marriage Records from 1911 and Land Records from 1911 . The Couty Auditor also has Birth and Death Records from 1911 to 1907. See County Vital Records for info on Birth and Death Records after 1907. Contact the County Auditor's department at PO Box 5015. Phone (509)447-3185 .

Pend Oreille County Assessor has Tax Records. Contact the County Assessor's department at PO Box 5010. Phone (509)447-4312 .

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

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Pend Oreille 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.

Pend Oreille County Health Department is located at Newport Community & Environmental Health Office, 605 Hwy 20, Newport, WA 99156; Phone: (509) 447-3131.

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

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Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille County, Washington are 1910, 1920 and 1940.

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

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

1920 Pend Oreille County Census Records

1930 Pend Oreille County Census Records

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

Below is a list of online resources for Pend Oreille County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Pend Oreille 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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Pend Oreille County, WA Church & Bible Records

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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 Pend Oreille County Cemetery & Church Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Pend Oreille County Cemetery & Church Records.

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