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[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Oklahoma Marriage Records  
[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Oklahoma Marriage Records
 
 
 
Oklahoma became a state in 1907. Prior to statehood it was Indian Territory from the 1830's to 1890. In 1890 Oklahoma was divieded into two Territories (Twin Territories) Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. 
 
 
 
In 1890 three Judicial Districts were established where marriages could be performed and recorded:
 
*First District: at Muskogee included Cherokee and Creek Nations
*Second District: at South McAlester included Choctaw Nation,
*Third District: at Ardmore included Seminole and Chickasaw Nations
 
Prior to statehood non-Indians traveled to another state, went back home to marry or were married by a minister or ranking officer at nearby fort.
 
Marriages performed in Oklahoma Territory were recorded in County Clerk's office.
 
 


== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records  ==


*1805 Michigan laws required counties to record marriages  
*1908 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages  
*1 April 1867, the county clerk began to forward marriage records to the secretary of state
*Marriage records kept by the county clerk 
*An additional 1905 law resulted in greater statewide compliance
*Michigan marriage records are not restricted and can be ordered by anyone during any time period


{{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }}  
{{Tip|More marriage information is usually found on the '''marriage license application''' or the '''marriage register'''. Less information is found on the '''marriage certificate'''. }}


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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? '''  ==
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:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1820]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1890]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1805 to 1867]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1890 to 1907]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1868_to_1925|1867 to 1925]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1907 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1926_to_1935|1926 to 1935]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1936 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''


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== '''Marriages Before 1820'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1890'''  ==


*Before 1805, no marriages were recorded by the county or state  
*Before 1890, no marriages were recorded by the county or state  
*1805 to 1820 very few records exist
*1830's to 1889 very few records exis, some recorded in district courts


<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].  
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].  
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== '''Marriages 1820 to 1867'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1890 to 1907'''  ==


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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  


'''Does not''' include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee.
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::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.  
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Finding_Oklahoma_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
<center>[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Finding_Oklahoma_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]
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== '''Marriages 1868 to 1925'''  ==
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'''Free;''' most counties 1868-1925: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.
 
Records include such information as names of bride and groom, date of license, ages, race, residences, birthplaces, occupations and names of the fathers of the bride and groom.
 
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| {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1868-1925}}
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.
 
<br> '''Does not''' include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee.
 
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[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.
 
[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]
 
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'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search Center.
<center>[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Finding_Oklahoma_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
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== '''Marriages 1926 to 1935'''<br>  ==
== '''Marriages 19-- to 19--'''<br>  ==


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'''Free;''' most counties 1925-1936: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
'''Free;''' most counties 19---19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.  


'''Does not''' include the following counties: Alger, Alpena, Barry, Eaton, Gladwin, Kalkaska, Kent, Lenawee, Missaukee, Monroe, Montmorency, Oceana, Oscoda, Schoolcraft, and Shiawassee.
'''Does not''' include the following counties: <br>


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| [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Health]  
| [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Health]  
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Public Health]. If you are unsure about the marriage year, the Michigan Department of Public Health charges $12 more for each year searched. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.  
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If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the Oklahoma Department of Public Health.
 
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== '''Marriages 1936 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1907 to Present'''  ==


Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  
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:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk].
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk].


:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html Michigan Department of Public Health].
:*Copies may be ordered from the Oklahoma Department of Public Health.


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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Marriage Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html From County where Marriage occurred]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County where Marriage occurred  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html From MI Dept. of Health State office]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From OK Dept. of Health State office
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<center>[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Finding_Oklahoma_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>  
== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
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:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
:*[[Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Michigan Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues]]
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=== American Indian Marriage Records ===


[[Category:Michigan]]
Prior to 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, if either the bride or groom were citizens of an American India tribe the marriage records may be included in the Five Civilized Tribe records or&nbsp; the Agency records of their respective tribe.
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