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Washington County, Florida
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Washington County, Florida Facts
When was Washington County, FL Created?
Washington County was created on December 9, 1825 from Jackson County and Walton County. This county was named for George Washington (1732–1799), first President of the United States.
What is the County Seat of Washington County, FL?
The County Seat is located in Chipley also, the county government website is www.washingtonfl.com/.
What counties are adjacent to Washingtons County, FL?
Bordering Counties are Holmes County, Jackson County, Bay County, Walton County.
What cities and towns are in Washington County, FL?
Cities and towns located in the County include Caryville, Chipley, Ebro, Vernon, Wausau.
Washington County, FL Vital Records
Where can find Washington County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Washington County vital records can be found at the Florida Office of Vital Records which has copies of Birth & Deaths reported 1917 to present and Divorce & Marriages since June 6, 1927. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Florida for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Washington County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Florida Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.
Vital Records can also be found in the Washington County Health Department has copies of Birth & Death certificates. Also has computer access from 1917 to present for birth records for the entire state as well as births that occurred in this county.
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Florida Marriage Project
- Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
- Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001
- Florida Marriages, 1822-1850
- Florida Marriages, 1830-1993
- Florida Marriages, 1837-1974
- Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
- Florida Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921
- Florida Deaths, 1877-1939
Washington County, FL Census Records
What Washington County, FL census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Washington County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1830 (as Florida Territory), 1840 (as Florida Territory), 1850, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Washington Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Washington Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Washington Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860.
There are Florida State censuses from 1867, 1875, 1885, 1935, 1945. You can get free downloadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Florida Census Records Research Guide
Washington County, FL Courthouse and Government Records
Washington County CourthouseWhat genealogical records can I find in the Washington County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Washington County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Florida Corthouse Records Research Guide.
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. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research. Unknown Record Loss
- Washington County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: P.O. Box 647, Chipley, FL 32428 or 1293 Jackson Ave., Chipley, FL 32428
- Washington County Clerk of the Circuit Court / County Clerk is custodian of all records of all predecessor courts, whether justice of the peace, city, county, probate, civil, or criminal.
- Phone: (850) 638-6289
- Marriage Records: 1877
- Land Records: 1880
- Probate Records: 1880
- Court Records: 1890
- Washington County Tax Collector collects all real estate taxes including postponed and delinquent, all county revenues in addition to the research and issue tax deed applications. Our department is the holder of tax records and assessed values.
- Florida Land Records
- BLM Land Records
Washington County, FL Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Washington County, FL?
A list of Washington County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Florida Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Washington County Genealogical Society, 205 Wells Ave, Chipley, FL 32428
- Florida Dept of State Div of Library & Bureau of Archives & Records Management, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
- Florida State Genealogical Society, PO Box 10249, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2249
- Florida Historical Society 1320 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
Where can I connect with other Washington County, FL Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Florida Genealogy Community (plus.google.com)
- Florida State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Washington County, Florida Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Washington County, Florida Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Washington County, FL?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Washington County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is just a directory which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another.
Washington Co. FL Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Florida Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Florida historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Florida (1823 – 1959) (genealogybank.com)
- Washington County, Florida Books (amazon.com)
- Washington County Florida Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
- Search Florida Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Washington Co. FL Cemeteries & Church Records
- Florida Cemetery Research Guide
- Washington Co., Florida Graves (findagrave.com)
- Washington County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Washington Co., Florida Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Washington Co., Florida Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Florida Church & Bible Research Guide
- Washington County, Florida Church Books (amazon.com)
Washington Co. FL Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- The Florida Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Washington Co. FL General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Florida
- Washington County, Florida Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Washington County Courthouse History (jud10.org)
- Washington County, Florida Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Washington Co. FL Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Washington County, Florida (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Florida – Counties – Washington (cyndislist.com)
- Washington County Florida (genealogytrails.com)
- Washington Co. FLGenweb (sites.google.com)
- Washington County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Washington Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Washington Co. FL Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for Florida
- Florida Passenger Lists, 1898-1951 (search.ancestry.com)
- Florida, Petitions for Naturalization, 1913-1991 (search.ancestry.com)
Washington Co. FL Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Florida Links and Information
- Washington Co. D.O.T. Road and Highway Maps (dot.state.fl.us)
- Washington County maps from Exploring Florida website (fcit.usf.edu)
- 1895 Washington County Map (livgenmi.com)
Washington Co. FL Military Records
- Florida Military Records Research Guide
- Florida Military Records (fold3.com) will provide easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Florida women and men which served. Suitable for Washington County genealogists, researchers, historians plus much more.
