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Stevens County, Washington
Societies and Family History Resources ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣ County Genealogy Links
Stevens County was founded on January 20, 1863 from Walla Walla County. Ferry County and Pend Oreille County were were formed from Stevens in 1889 and 1911 respectively. The researcher may find some early records for those counties in Stevens County.
The Stevens County Seat is situated in Colville (originally founded as Pinkney City and sometimes spelled as Colvile) and the county government website is http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/
Locations bordering Stevens County are Pend Oreille County, Spokane County, Lincoln County, Ferry County.
Stevens County vital records can be found at the Washington Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Washington for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Stevens County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Washington Birth or Death Certificate and Marriage or Divorce Certificate Applications to mail.
Stevens County has Federal Census Schedules to assist in researching your family tree. Federal government Population Schedules exist for 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Stevens Co. Mortality Schedules can be acquired for 1870 and 1880. Stevens Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be found for 1870 and 1880. Stevens Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. You’ll find free down loadable in addition to printable census forms that can help with your research.
Stevens County Society and Family History Resources
A list of Stevens County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives.
- Washington State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- 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
- Northeast Washington Genealogical Society, c/o Colville Public Library, 195 S Oak,Colville, WA 99114. NeWGS holdings are located in the Colville Public Library.
- Stevens County Historical Society & Research Center, 700 N Wynne St, P.O. Box 25, Colville, WA 99114. Phone 509-684-5968. Maintains the Keller House & Stevens County Museum. Extensive collection of local history reference material, including family histories and county newspapers; research staff available for assistance.
- Stevens County Rural Library District, 4000 Cedar St, P.O. Box 744, Loon Lake, WA 99148. Phone 1-509-233-9621
- Colville Public Library, 195 S Oak, Colville, WA 99114. Phone 509-684-6620. Has Colville Examiner 1907-1947 on microfilm as well as large collection of local histories and genealogy collection donated by the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society.
- Colville Family History Center, 260 E Juniper, Colville, WA 99114. Phone: 509-685-0207. Hours Tuesday 10 am – 9 pm, Wednesday 1 pm – 9 pm, Thursday 10 am – 6 pm. Special holdings include Jesuit records of the Pacific Northwest Tribes for St. Ignatius Mission, St. Paul’s Mission and St. Francis Regis Mission on microfilm on indefinite loan.
- Stevens County, Washington Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Stevens County, Washington Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
- Washington State Digital Archives (digitalarchives.wa.gov)
- USGenWeb Archives for Stevens County (usgwarchives.net)
Stevens County Courthouse and Government Records
Genealogist often forget the benefits of Stevens County court, probate, and land files as a source of genealogy information and facts. Buried away in Washington courthouses and archives everywhere tend to be the desires and frustrations of countless Washington men and women.
The possibilities are great that your ancestors have left a in-depth record of at least a few factors of their lives in the Stevens County court records. Even if your forebears is not discussed in a Court case, contemplate all of the other methods which could have lead to her or him appearing in court records.
The dates pointed out below could be the first noted records for this particular county.
- Stevens County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 215 S Oak St., Colville WA 99114-2847
- Courthouse hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Stevens County Auditor
- Birth and Death Records: 1891 to 1907
- Marriage Records: 1859
- Land Records: 1883
- Stevens County Clerk
- Court Records: 1887
- Probate Records: 1882
Stevens County Links
The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Stevens County. Most of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is simply a directory that has been gathered or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. Feel free to present your own favorite Stevens County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.
Stevens Co. WA Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Washington Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Washington historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Washington (1890 – 1984) (genealogybank.com) Immediately discover names and keywords in over 450 million articles, obituaries, marriage announcements, birth notices as well as other items printed in over 2,800 old U.S. newspapers. All new articles and other content added monthly!
- Stevens County, Washington Books (amazon.com)
- Search Washington Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Stevens County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Stevens Co. WA Birth, Marriage & Death Records
- Washington Vital Records Research Guide
- Washington Birth Records (1881 – 1908) (archives.com) Washington State Digital Archives
- Washington Death Records (1890 – 1908) (archives.com) Washington State Digital Archives
- Washington, County Divorce Records, 1852-1950 (familysearch.org)
- Washington Marriage Records (1905 – 2008) (archives.com) Washington State Digital Archives
- Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (familysearch.org) Name index of Washington statewide death certificates, 1907-1960.
- Social Security Death Index (search.ancestry.com)
Stevens Co. WA Court, Probate Land and Tax Records
- Washington Court Records Research Guide
- Inventory of the county archives of Washington, no. 33. Stevens County (Colville) (search.ancestry.com)
- Washington, County Records, 1856-2009 (familysearch.org) Collection of various records including vital, probate, school, tax, naturalization and other records.
- Washington, County Land Records, 1850-1954 (familysearch.org)
- Washington, County Probate Case Files, 1832-1950 (familysearch.org)
- Washington, County Probate Records, 1853-1929 (familysearch.org)
- BLM Land Records (glorecords.blm.gov)
Stevens Co. WA Census Records
- Washington Census Records Research Guide
- Stevens County, WA Census Records Links
- Washington State and Territorial Censuses, 1857-1892 (search.ancestry.com)
Stevens Co. WA Church & Cemeteries
- Washington Church and Cemetery Research Guide
- Stevens Co., Washington Graves (findagrave.com)
- Stevens County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Stevens Co., Washington Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Stevens County, Washington
- Stevens Co., Washington Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Topographic Church List and Map for Stevens County, Washington
- Stevens County, Washington Church Books (amazon.com)
Stevens Co. WA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Washington Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Stevens Co. WA General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Washington
- Stevens County, Washington Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Stevens County, Washington Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Stevens Co. WA Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Stevens County, Washington (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Washington – Counties – Stevens (cyndislist.com)
- Stevens County Washington (genealogytrails.com)
- Stevens Co. WAGenweb (wagenweb.org)
- Stevens County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Stevens Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Stevens Co. WA Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for Washington
- Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982 (familysearch.org) The records include petitions, declarations of intention, certificates, depositions and final papers. The records are arranged chronologically.
Stevens Co. WA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Washington Links and Information
- 1895 Stevens County Map (livgenmi.com)
Stevens Co. WA Military Records
- Washington Military Records Research Guide
- Washington Military Records (fold3.com) gives you access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Washington women and men who served. Great for Stevens County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.
Stevens Co. WA Schools & Directories
- Washington, Postmaster Indexes, Prior to 1965 (familysearch.org) Index cards of postal workers in the state of Washington prior to 1965. Cards include the name of the individual, location and years of activity. Some cards may also contain maiden names and names of spouses. Cards are organized alphabetically within each county.
- Washington gazetteer and business directory : 1901-1902. (search.ancestry.com)