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Washington County, New York Facts
When was Washington County, NY Created?
Washington County was created on March 12, 1772 from Albany County (originally named Charlotte County, renamed in 1784).
What is the County Seat of Washington County, NY?
The County Seat is located in Fort Edward and in addition the county government website is co.washington.ny.us/
What counties are adjacent to Washington County, NY?
Bordering Counties are Essex County, Addison County, VT, Rutland County, VT, Bennington County, VT, Rensselaer County, Saratoga County, Warren County.
Washington County, NY Vital Records
Where can find Washington County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Washington County vital records can be found at the New York Department of Health which has copies of birth records after 1881 and death records after 1880, copies of marriage since 1881 and a Divorce records since 1847 . There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in New York 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 New York Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage and Divorce Certificate Application to mail.
Washington County, NY Census Records
What Washington County, NY 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 1790-1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Washington Co. Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Washington Co. Industry and Agriculture is available for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Washington Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be obtained for 1890.
There are New York State censuses from 1880, 1892, 1905, 1855, 1865, 1875, 1892, 1905, 1915, 1925. You can get free downloadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also New York Census Records Research Guide
Washington County, NY Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Washington County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Washington County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in New York courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless New York residents. The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Washington County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also New York Courthouse 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. The eastern part of the county became a part of Vermont when it declared itself a republic in 1777 – 78.
- Washington County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828
- Washington County Clerk
- Phone: 518-746-2170
- Land Records: 1774
- Court Records: 1774
- Washington County Surrogate Court Clerk
- Phone: 518–746-2545, or 518–746–2526
- Probate Records: 1787
- Washington County Historian
- Address: Washington County Municipal Center, Building A,Records Room , 383 Broadway Fort Edward, New York 12828
- Phone: (518) 746-2178
- Abstracts of wills of Washington County, New York
- Index of wills of Washington County, N.Y.
- New York Wills, 1626-1836
- BLM Land Records
Washington County, NY Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Washington County, NY?
A list of Washington County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide New York Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Washington County Historical Society , Wing-Northup House, 167 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828-1709, Telephone: (518) 747-9108
- Washington County Archives, Washington County Municipal center building A , 383 Broadway Fort Edward, New York 12828, Telephone: (518) 746-2136
- Capital District Genealogical Society, Empire State Plaza Station, PO Box 2175, Albany, NY 12220-0175
- Central New York Genealogical Society, Box 104, Calvin Station , Syracuse, New York 13205
- Southern Adirondack Library System
- New York State Archives and Records Administration, 11th Floor, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230; (518) 474-8955
- New York State Library, Cultural Education Center, 7th Floor, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230
- The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 122 East 58th Street, New York, New York 10022-1939
- New York State Historical Association, West Lake Road, P.O. Box 800, Cooperstown, New York, 13326-0800
Where can I connect with other Washington County, NY Researchers through message boards and forums?
- https://www.archives.gov/research/census
- New York Genealogy Community (plus.google.com)
- New York State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Washington County, New York Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Washington County, New York Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Washington County, NY?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Washington County. Most of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a cost. This is simply a listing that has been compiled or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another.
Washington Co. NY Books, Newspapers & Publications
- New York Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- New York historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from New York (1719 – 1992) (genealogybank.com)
- Washington County, New York Books (amazon.com)
- Search New York Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Washington Co. NY Cemeteries & Church Records
- New York Cemetery Research Guide
- Washington Co., New York Graves (findagrave.com)
- Washington County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Washington Co., New York Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Washington Co., New York Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- New York Church & Bible Research Guide
- The Bottskill Baptist Church (search.ancestry.com)
- New York, Family Bible Records, 1581-1917 (search.ancestry.com)
- Washington County, New York Church Books (amazon.com)
Washington Co. NY Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- New York Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
Washington Co. NY General and History Websites
- See Also State History for New York
- Washington County, New York Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- They were here too : genealogies of the owners of the inn at Easton Corners and related families of southern Washington County (search.ancestry.com)
- Old Fort Edward before 1800 : an account of the historic ground now occupied by the village of Fort Edward, New York (search.ancestry.com)
- The Fort Edward book : containing some historical sketches, with illustrations, and family records (search.ancestry.com)
- Gazetteer of the county of Washington, N.Y. : comprising a correct statistical and miscellaneous history of the county and seve (search.ancestry.com)
- The story of Hartford : a history (search.ancestry.com)
- Washington County, New York Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Washington Co. NY Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Washington County, New York (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – New York – Counties – Washington (cyndislist.com)
- Washington County New York (genealogytrails.com)
- Washington Co. NYGenweb (nygenweb.net)
- Washington County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Washington Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Washington Co. NY Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for New York
- New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924 (familysearch.org)
- Early New York Naturalizations (search.ancestry.com)
Washington Co. NY Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of New York Links and Information
- 1895 Washington County Map (livgenmi.com)
Washington Co. NY Military Records
- New York Military Records Research Guide
- New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 (familysearch.org)
- New York Civil War Records (1861-65) (search.ancestry.com)
- New York Military Records (Fold3.com) provides easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of the New York both women and men who served. Perfect for Washington County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.