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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 | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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In 1890 three Judicial Districts were established where marriages could be performed and recorded: | In 1890 three Judicial Districts were established where marriages could be performed and recorded: | ||
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Marriages performed in Oklahoma Territory were recorded in County Clerk's office. | Marriages performed in Oklahoma Territory were recorded in County Clerk's office. | ||
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== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records == | == Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records == | ||
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*Marriage records kept by the county clerk | *Marriage records kept by the county clerk | ||
{{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? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | ||
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:Choose a time period: | :Choose a time period: | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1890]]''' | :*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1820|Before 1890]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1890 to 1907]]''' | :*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1890 to 1907]]''' | ||
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1907 to Present]]''' | :*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1907 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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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | '''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | ||
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|width="35%" | {{RecordSearch | 1681007|Oklahoma, Marriages, 1870-1930}} | | width="35%" | {{RecordSearch | 1681007|Oklahoma, Marriages, 1870-1930}} | ||
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'''Free;''' name index. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | '''Free;''' name index. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="1" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | | align="left" colspan="1" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | ||
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'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' | '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information''' | ||
:*Copies may be ordered from the | :*Copies may be ordered from the county clerk of court in county were license was issued. | ||
:*Copies may be ordered from the Oklahoma Department of Public Health. | :*Copies may be ordered from the Oklahoma Department of Public Health. | ||
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County where Marriage occurred | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County where Marriage occurred | ||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From OK | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Oklahoma.htm From OK State Department of Health] | ||
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | | width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | ||
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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> | <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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:*[[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]] | ||
=== American Indian Marriage Records === | <br> | ||
=== American Indian Marriage Records === | |||
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 the Agency records of their respective tribe. | 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 the Agency records of their respective tribe. | ||