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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'' | ||
*1907 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages | *1907 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages | ||
*Marriage records kept by the county clerk | *Marriage records kept by the county clerk | ||
*In Oklahoma, marriages are not sent to the state | *In Oklahoma, marriages are not sent to the state | ||
== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records == | |||
{{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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*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 exist, some recorded in district courts | *1830's to 1889 very few records exist, some recorded in district courts | ||
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 | |||
*Second District: at South McAlester included Choctaw Nation, | |||
*Third District: at Ardmore included Seminole and Chickasaw Nations | |||
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.<br> | |||
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]]. | <br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]]. | ||
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*Marriage licenses are kept in the county records where the marriage occurred | *Marriage licenses are kept in the county records where the marriage occurred | ||
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index''' ==== | ||
:*Copies may be ordered from the county clerk of court in county were license was issued. | :*Copies may be ordered from the county clerk of court in county were license was issued. | ||
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'''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | '''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. | ||
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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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::*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 FamilySearch Center. | ::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local FamilySearch Center. | ||
<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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