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| Introduction |
These records include both index and images of birth returns filed with the Spokane County Auditor between 1890 and 1907.
For the best search results, search by parents’ last name. Search by either the full last name or the first letter of the last name. Please note mother’s last name will be her maiden name. Learn about the documentation of birth records in Washington and what information is found in a birth register by selecting the tab that says "About this Collection” here The Washington Territorial Legislature created Spokane County on January 29, 1858 from part of Walla Walla County. Five years later it was voted out of existence by the Territorial Legislature and merged into Stevens County. In 1879 it was recreated and named after the Native American word, Spokane, which means “Child of the Sun.” It is located in the northeastern part of the state and is bounded by Idaho on the east. All records are in English. These records are open for research. Filmed and indexed by the Washington State Archives, Eastern Regional Branch staff. Transcribed and proofread by Washington State Archives, Eastern Regional Branch staff, Eastern Washington Genealogical Society, Spokane, WA; Barbara Brazington, Duane Beck, Diane Midkiff, and Charles Hansen, Spokane, WA. |
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Preferred Citation: [Identification of item], Spokane County Auditor, Birth Returns, 1890-1907, Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, [date accessed].
Source: Spokane County Government, Auditor, Birth Returns, 1892-1907; Washington State Archives, Eastern Regional Branch. For more information, to learn about related records, or to find birth records not included on this website, contact the Eastern Regional Branch at (509) 235-7508 or email eabrancharchives@sos.wa.gov. |