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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 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. | ||
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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== '''Marriages Before 1890''' == | == '''Marriages Before 1890''' == | ||
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Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br> | Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br> | ||
<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> | ||
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=== American Indian Marriage Records === | === American Indian Marriage Records === | ||
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Marriage records for Cooweescoowee District, 1867-1998 {{FHL|779077|item|disp=FHL film 1666317}} | Marriage records for Cooweescoowee District, 1867-1998 {{FHL|779077|item|disp=FHL film 1666317}} | ||
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== Wiki Articles == | == Wiki Articles == | ||
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