Marion County, Oregon Genealogy
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Guide to Marion County, Oregon ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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County Information
Description
Marion County was named for Francis Marion. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state. [1]
County Courthouse
Marion County Courthouse
100 High St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Phone: 503-588-5105
Marion County Website
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Marion County, Oregon Record Dates
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1871 | 1849 | 1907 | 1841 | 1850 | 1843 | 1845 |
Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes
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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:[5]
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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History Timeline
- This is one of four original districts named in July of 1843, Champooick District (later called Champoeg) ranged from the Willamette river on the west to the Continental Divide on the east and south to California.[6]
- 1845 the districts were renamed counties
- 1849, the name of Champoeg District was changed to Marion County to honor Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion.[6]
- 1847 Marion County was already smaller than when it started, because 28 Dec 1847 the Provisional Legislature created Linn County out of the southern portion of Champoeg,[7] establishing the boundary at the North Fork of the Santiam River.
- 11 Jan 1854, the Territorial Legislature created Wasco County from the eastern parts of Marion, Linn, Clackamas and Lane Counties.[8] This set the eastern border of Marion County at the Cascade Range, where it remains today.
- Originally the county had a county court form of government, but as the state judiciary branch of state government grew, there was less need of a county court.
- 1941 the county court system was stripped of judicial function and the remaining probate and civil cases were transferred to the Circuit Court.
- 1963 the county changed to a county commissioner form of government.[6]
Resources
Bible Records
Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
- United States, Cemetery Abstracts, 1949-1969, search for Marion County in the Place.
Census Records
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1850 | 2,749 | — |
| 1860 | 7,088 | 157.8% |
| 1870 | 9,965 | 40.6% |
| 1880 | 14,576 | 46.3% |
| 1890 | 22,934 | 57.3% |
| 1900 | 27,713 | 20.8% |
| 1910 | 39,780 | 43.5% |
| 1920 | 47,187 | 18.6% |
| 1930 | 60,541 | 28.3% |
| 1940 | 75,246 | 24.3% |
| 1950 | 101,401 | 34.8% |
| 1960 | 120,888 | 19.2% |
| 1970 | 151,309 | 25.2% |
| 1980 | 204,692 | 35.3% |
| 1990 | 228,483 | 11.6% |
| 2000 | 284,834 | 24.7% |
| 2010 | 315,335 | 10.7% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
Church Records
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Court Records
- In August of 2010, the building at 555 Court Street NE, known as Courthouse Square was evacuated and declared unsafe for use. All of the county offices in this building were relocated to other places in the county.
In the meantime, the county clerk can be contacted for specific information on the files you are requesting.
Records held at County Courthouse
- County Records Inventory lists record collections and locations held.
Directories
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Funeral Homes
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Genealogies
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories
- Historical Atlas Map of Marion & Linn Counties, Oregon. By Edgar Williams & Co. Salem Oregon : Marion County Historical Society, 1981. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- A History of the Silverton country. By Robert Horace Down. Portland Oregon : Berncliff Press, c1926. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
Maps and Gazetteers
Click a neighboring county
for more resources
for more resources
- Historical Atlas Map of Marion & Linn Counties, Oregon. By Edgar Williams & Co. Salem Oregon : Marion County Historical Society, 1981. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration
Details about the rivers and waterways where farms and settlements are often found along them. See Rivers and Waterways
Military Records
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Oregon, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
World War I
- 1919-1920 Oregon, World War I, County Military Service Records, 1919-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1921-1938 Oregon, World War I, Veteran State Aid Applications, 1921-1938 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1868-1991 United States, Oregon, Naturalization Records, 1868-1991 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Newspapers
Oregon Online Historical Newspapers - identifies historical archived and digitized newspapers available online on both free and pay-to-access websites.
- 1800s-Current Oregon, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Obituaries
- 1893-1912 Oregon, Marion County, Silverton Obituaries, 1893-1912 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1833-1963 Oregon Wills and Probate Records 1833-1963 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index 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
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
Vital Records
Birth
- 1842-1917 Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Births, 1842-1917 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; Also at: Ancestry ($)
- 1855-1970 Oregon, U.S., County Births and Deaths, 1855-1970 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1860-1952 Oregon Births, 1860-1952 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index
- 1903-1918 Oregon, Center for Health Statistics, Birth Records, 1903-1918 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Marriage
- 1826-1975 Oregon, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index ($)
- 1841-1964 Oregon, Marriages and Divorces at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1849-1884;1991-2006 Oregon Marriage Index, 1849-1884; 1991-2006 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1906-1968 Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968 at Ancestry - index & images ($)
- Western States Marriage Index at BYU-Idaho
- Marriage Index 1885-1896 at FamilySearch - images. Record of affiants reporting the marriages.
Death
- 1855-1970 Oregon, U.S., County Births and Deaths, 1855-1970 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1864-1967 Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Death Records, 1864-1967 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1864-1968 Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Divorce
- 1841-1964 Oregon, Marriages and Divorces at MyHeritage — index ($)
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Marion County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Oregon Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Salem Oregon FamilySearch Center
- Salem Oregon East FamilySearch Center
- Woodburn Oregon FamilySearch Center
- Wilsonville Public Library - an affiliate library
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Marion County. For state-wide library facilities, see Oregon Archives and Libraries.
Salem Public Library
1400 Broadway ST NE
Salem OR 97301
503-588-6315
Website
Woodburn Public Library
280 Garfield Street
Woodburn, OR 97071
503-982-5262
Website
Museums
Societies
Listed below are societies in Marion County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Oregon Societies.
Willamette Heritage Center
1313 Mill St. Suite 200
Salem, OR 97301
503-585-7012 ext 257
Website
St. Paul Mission Historical Society
PO Box 158
St. Paul, OR 97137
Email:mernst@mtangel.net
Website
Silverton Historical Society
428 South Water St
Silverton, OR 97381
503-873-7070
Website
Websites
- Marion a member of OR GenWeb
- The USGenWeb Archives Project
- FamilySearch Catalog – 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.
Research Guides
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Marion, Oregon" in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_County,_Oregon accessed 28 Nov 2018
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Marion County, Oregon page 573, At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Marion County, Oregon . Page 572-574 At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 563-564.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Marion County, Oregon" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_County,_Oregon, accessed 28 November 2018.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Oregon State Archives, "Marion County History," https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/records/county/Pages/marion-history.aspx, accessed 11 November 2023.
- ↑ Oregon State Archives, "Linn County History," https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/records/county/Pages/linn-history.aspx, accessed 11 November 2023.
- ↑ Oregon State Archives, "Wasco County History," https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/records/county/Pages/wasco-history.aspx, accessed 11 November 2023.