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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 divided 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 divided into two Territories (Twin Territories) Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory.  


 
<br> 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:  


*First District: at Muskogee included Cherokee and Creek Nations  
*First District: at Muskogee included Cherokee and Creek Nations  
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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.  
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.  
Marriages performed in Oklahoma Territory were recorded in County Clerk's office.<br>
 


== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records  ==
== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records  ==
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== '''Marriages 1890 to 1907'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1890 to 1907'''  ==
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch.  
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::*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.
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== '''Marriages 19-- to 19--'''<br>  ==
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'''Free;''' most counties 19---19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.
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| [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html County Clerk]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk] where you think the marriage took place. 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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| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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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.
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== '''Marriages 1907 to Present'''  ==
== '''Marriages 1907 to Present'''  ==
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