Statesman-Examiner (Colville, Washington) Newspaper Obituaries (2010 - Current)
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Discover Your Washington Heritage with Statesman-Examiner Obituaries
The Statesman-Examiner obituary pages are one of the best resources for anyone tracing their Washington ancestry. Knowing how to search this archive is essential for accessing a rich source of information spanning newspapers nationwide.
Why Explore Local Obituaries in the Statesman-Examiner Obituaries?
- Discover new branches of your family tree.
- Connect with family members you haven’t met.
- Learn the stories of your ancestors.
- Access nearly 150 years of local history.
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How to Search Statesman-Examiner Obituary Archives
Searching the archives is simple and straightforward. Start by entering your relative’s last name and clicking the "Search" button. This is a great first step in learning more about your family history.
For a more detailed search, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Enter your relative’s first and last names. Adding a middle name can narrow your results.
- Step 2: Add keywords like a town or school to make your search more specific.
- Step 3: Exclude certain words to filter out unrelated results.
- Step 4: Set a range of years to help with common names.
- Step 5: Sort the results by best matches, newest, or oldest entries
Here are some strategies to help you find the right information:
- Start with recent relatives and work your way back.
- Search by initials, as older obituaries often used initials instead of full names.
- For female relatives, try searching under their married name.
- Consider common misspellings, as names weren’t always spelled correctly in older records.
Other Useful Collections to Explore:
- U.S. newspaper archives
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- Passenger lists
- Government publications
- Social Security Death Index
- Cultural heritage archives for various ethnic groups
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