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Guide to Grant County, Washington ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Description
The County was named for U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. The County is located in the central area of the state.

County Courthouse
 Grant County Courthouse 35 C Street NW PO Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823-0037 Phone 509.754.2011 Grant County Website County Auditor has marriage and land records from 1909. County Clerk has divorce, probate and court records.

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

History Timeline
Historical County Boundaries from Newberry Library Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Eric L. Flom. Grant County -- Thumbnail History, History Link.org Essay 8010.
 * Indian cultures such as the Interior Salish, Wenatchi, and Okanogan were the earliest inhabitants of the region.
 * Mid 1800s The first white settlers devoted themselves primarily to raising livestock.
 * 1853 March 2, U.S. President Millard Fillmore establishes.
 * 1909 February 24, The Washington state Legislature formally created Grant County.
 * 1942 was completed.
 * 1950 Construction on the bringing the water of the Columbia River to irrigate Grant County's dry land.

Cemeteries

 * "Old Pioneer Cemetery" online at Washington Digital Archives
 * "Ephrata Cemetery" online at Washington Digital Archives

Census Records

 * Census indexes at Washington State Digital Archives: (Free); and Ancestry ($)
 * Federal or territorial census indexes by local societies and individuals: 1910 (Free)
 * Washington online census links to FamilySearch, Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest and others. Includes Federal Censuses, 1860–1940; 1890 Veterans Schedule; '''Territorial and State Censuses, 1847–1898
 * Statewide printed indexes of federal censuses
 * See Washington Census Years for online availability of Federal, Territorial, and State-funded censuses.
 * Censuses at Washington Digital Archives - Searchable

Church Records
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
 * Grand Coulee

List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
American Indians
 * 1911-1919 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images

Japanese
 * 1942-1946 World War II Files
 * Public Welfare/Social Security Department, (Japanese Internment) Assistance Cases, Evacuee Referrals for Resettlement and Assistance
 * 1945-1946 from the Washington State Archives – Digital Archives

Local Histories

 * "Grant County, Washington Facts" online (mis-labeled as Grant County, Alabama)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places

Military Records
World War I
 * 1921-1925 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images

Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
 * 1803-2010 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only
 * 1909-1978 Naturalization Records, 1909-1978 at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
 * Includes Declarations of intention 1909-1945; Depositions 1924-1945; Naturalization cards 1909-1979; Petition evidence 1909-1945; Petitions for naturalization 1898-1946; Orders of the court (admitting the petitioner or denying the petition) 1930-1947.

Newspapers

 * Grant County, Washington Newspapers (Sortable by towns, years, and titles)
 * 1855-2009 Washington Newspapers, 1855-2009 at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)
 * Washington Digital Newspaper at Washington State Library

Obituaries
Also check:
 * Newspapers of Grant County, Washington Genealogy
 * Local Funeral Homes, Libraries or Family Records
 * Obituaries of Grant County and Neighboring Counties

Other Records
Public Records
 * Prior to 1965 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only

Periodicals

 * Washington Periodicals

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1803-2010 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only
 * Includes Probate bond record 1909-1930; case files 1907-1930.

School Records
Online School Indexes and Records


 * 1803-2010 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only
 * 1856-2009 FamilySearch Historical Collections (Free, browse images)

Social Security Records

 * 1935-2014 at FamilySearch — How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Birth

 * 1873-1965 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images

Marriage

 * 1801-1962 Washington, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index ($)
 * 1855-2008 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1803-2010 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only
 * Includes General index to marriage affidavits 1909-1948; General index to marriage records 1909-1992; affidavit record 1890-1954; Marriage certificates (out of county) and unclaimed certificates 1909-1959; certificates 1909-2002; license applications 1955-2004; returns 1909-1942; waivers 1925-1981; Register of marriage statistics 1909-1936.


 * 1909-2003 Marriage Records, 1909-2003 at Washington State Digital Archives Collection. (Free)
 * 1969-2014 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index

Death

 * 1907-1960 Washington, Death Certificates, 1907-1960 at MyHeritage — index, ($)
 * 1881-1979 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
 * 1907-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index

Divorce

 * 1969-2014 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index

Family History Centers

 * Ellensburg Washington Family History Center
 * Ephrata Washington Family History Center
 * Moses Lake Washington Family History Center
 * Othello Washington Family History Center
 * Quincy Washington Family History Center
 * Ritzville Washington Family History Center
 * Royal Washington Family History Center
 * Wahluke Washington Family History Center
 * Warden Washington Family History Center
 * Wenatchee Washington Family History Center

Libraries
Resources for Grant County are available in libraries, archives, and other repositories at all levels: the town, the county, the state (including universities), and the nation.

Online Resources: The public libraries in Grant County are part of North Central Regional Library. Their Research and Homework Center includes Heritage Quest. Library cards and passwords may be required for access. Coulee City Community Library, 405 W Main, Coulee City 99115 Phone: (509) 632-8751Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Ephrata Community Library, 45 Alder Nw, Ephrata 98823 Phone: (509) 754-3971Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Grand Coulee Community Library, 225 Federal, Grand Coulee 99133 Phone: (509) 633-0972Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Mattawa Community Library, 61 Government Way, Mattawa 99349 Phone: (509) 932-5507Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Moses Lake Community Library, 418 E 5th Ave, Moses Lake 98837 Phone: (509) 765-3489Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Quincy Community Library, 108 B St Sw, Quincy 98848 Phone: (509) 787-2359Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Royal City Community Library, 356 Camelia, Royal City 99357 Phone: (509) 346-9281Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Soap Lake Community Library, 32 E Main, Soap Lake 98851 Phone: (509) 246-1313Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Warden Community Library, 305 S Main, Warden 98857 Phone: (509) 349-2226Website
 * Online Resources:
 * Unique Collections:

Museums

Grant County Historical Museum 742 Basin St NW Ephrata, WA 98823 509 754 3334

Societies
Grant County Historical Society 742 Basin Street NW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-3334 Website

Websites

 * Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society
 * Grant County WAGenWeb Project
 * USGenWeb Archives Project
 * Washington State Digital Archives
 * Websites at RootsWeb - Grant WA
 * StateofUS.com
 * WorldCat
 * Allen County Public Library (Washington)
 * – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.