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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 | [[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How To Find U.S. Marriage Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] How To Find Oregon Records | ||
== Finding Oregon Marriage Records == | == Finding Oregon Marriage Records == | ||
*In 1859 Oregon became a state | *In 1859 Oregon became a state | ||
*Counties began to record marriages soon after they were organized (some as early as 1849) | *Counties began to record marriages soon after they were organized (some as early as 1849) | ||
*Beginning in 1906 each county sent copies of the records to the Oregon Sate Health Division<br> | *Beginning in 1906 each county sent copies of the records to the Oregon Sate Health Division<br> | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the marriage occur? ''' == | ||
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== '''Marriages Before 1906''' == | == '''Marriages Before 1906''' == | ||
* | *Counties began to record marriages soon after they were organized (some as early as 1849) | ||
<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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| '''2. Then search''' | | '''2. Then search''' | ||
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| [[ | | [[Oregon_Church_Records|Church Records]]<br> | ||
[[ | [[Oregon_Newspapers|Newspapers]]<br> [[Oregon_Military_Records|Military Records]]<br> [[United_States_Obituaries|Obituaries]] | ||
| [[ | | [[Oregon_Census|Census Records]] | ||
[[ | [[Oregon_Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]<br> [[Oregon_Vital_Records|Death Records]]<br> [[Oregon_Bible_Records|Bible Records]] | ||
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<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Marriages | == '''Marriages After 1906''' == | ||
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1452395|Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925}} | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1452395|Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925}} | ||
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| {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1868-1925}} | | {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1868-1925}} | ||
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | | align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | ||
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]] | | [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]] | ||
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County Clerk If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the 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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Michigan Department of Health If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the 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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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | | align="left" colspan="2" | '''No marriage record for your ancestor?''' | ||
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[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]] | [[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= | '''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= FamilySearch Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [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. | ::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county. | ||
::*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 | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center. | ||
<center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Marriage Records#Finding_Michigan_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center> | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Michigan Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Michigan Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1926-1935}} | | width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1810350|Michigan, County Marriages, 1926-1935}} | ||
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| [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html County Clerk] | | [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. | | 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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| [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. | | 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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