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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 | Oklahoma became a state in 1907. Prior to statehood it was Indian Territory from the 1830's to 1890. In 1890 Oklahoma was divided into two Territories (Twin Territories) Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. | ||
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. | ||
== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records == | == Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records == | ||
*1908 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages | *1908 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages | ||
*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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*Before 1890, no marriages were recorded by the county or state | *Before 1890, no marriages were recorded by the county or state | ||
*1830's to 1889 very few records | *1830's to 1889 very few records exist, 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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[[Oklahoma Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Oklahoma Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]] | [[Oklahoma Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Oklahoma Military Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Oklahoma Census|Census Records]] | ||
[[ | [[Oklahoma Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Oklahoma Vital Records|Death Records]]<br> [[United States Bible Records|Bible Records]] | ||
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | '''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | ||
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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. | 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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=== American Indian Marriage Records === | === 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 | 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. | ||