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Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Washington research and records.


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AGet started with research for your Washington ancestors.


Summary
  1. Introduction: Learn about basic Washington research strategies.

    FS—Washington Research Tips and Strategies

  2. Get an overview of Washington research in this video.

    FS—Washington Overview—4:25

  3. Follow this research study for Washington ancestors, from 1850 to 1907.

    FS—Step-by-Step Washington Research, 1850-1907

  4. Ancestry: Explore resources for Washington research on Ancestry.

    AC—Washington Resources
    AC—Washington State Research Guide, 5 pgs.

  5. Record Finder: Use the Washington Selection Table to decide on records to search.

    FS—Washington Record Selection Table

  6. Additional Records
    1. Explore a variety of records on the LDSGenealogy site.
    2. Explore historical photo sites on Ancestor Hunt.
    3. Explore resources for school yearbooks on the Ancestor Hunt site.

    Ethnic
    1. African American: Learn about African Americans in Washington in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

      FS—Wiki: African American Resources for Washington

    2. Explore the African American Gateway for Washington.
    3. Native American: Learn about American Indians in Washington in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

      FS—Wiki: Indians of Washington


B Learn about Washington state history.


  1. Explore Washington historical resources on FamilySearch.

    FS—Washington History

  2. Explore Washington history on Wikipedia.

    History
    History of Washington

  3. Learn about Washington history on InfoPlease.com.

    Washington History





Washington Counties

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Get a printable map of counties.

Get an interactive map of counties.