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|  | ==Finding the Records== |  | ==Finding the Records== | 
|  | ===Look for online records.=== |  | ===Look for online records.=== | 
|  | '''Ancestry.com, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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|  | ====Indexes==== |  | ====Indexes==== | 
|  | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2527 Oregon, Church and Cemetery Records, 1840-1965], index, ($) |  | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2527 Oregon, Church and Cemetery Records, 1840-1965], index($) | 
|  | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790272 Oregon, Church Records, 1853-1874] - Index and images. Incomplete |  | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2790272 Oregon, Church Records, 1853-1874] - Index and images. Incomplete | 
|  | *'''1868-1929''' {{RecordSearch|1675468|Oregon, Births and Christenings, 1868-1929}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index   |  | *'''1868-1929''' {{RecordSearch|1675468|Oregon, Births and Christenings, 1868-1929}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index   | 
|  | also at [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/oregon-births-and-baptisms-1868-1929 Findmypast], ($), index, also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30194/oregon-births-christenings-1868-1929?s=218489221 MyHeritage], ($), index, also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60106 Ancestry], ($). |  | also at [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/oregon-births-and-baptisms-1868-1929 Findmypast]($), index, also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30194/oregon-births-christenings-1868-1929?s=218489221 MyHeritage]($), index, also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60106 Ancestry]($).   | 
|  | *'''1853-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1675533|Oregon, Marriages, 1853-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index   |  | *'''1853-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1675533|Oregon, Marriages, 1853-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index   | 
|  | *'''1903-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946790|Oregon, Death Index, 1903-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index   |  | *'''1903-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946790|Oregon, Death Index, 1903-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index   | 
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|  | ====Lutheran==== |  | ====Lutheran==== | 
|  | *'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index and images, incomplete.($) |  | *'''1781-1969'''  - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/ U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969], index & images, incomplete.($) | 
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|  | ====Presbyterian==== |  | ====Presbyterian==== | 
|  | *'''1701-1970''' - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], indexand images, incomplete.($) |  | *'''1701-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/ U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970], index & images, incomplete.($) | 
|  | *'''1838-1869''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/224599 Church records, 1838-1878, Presbyterian Church (Oregon)] Records of Marcus Whitman's mission in the Oregon Territory. Records of the first Presbyterian Church in Oregon territory to 1878. |  | *'''1838-1869''' {{FSC|224599|item|disp=Church records, 1838-1878, Presbyterian Church (Oregon)}} Records of Marcus Whitman's mission in the Oregon Territory. Records of the first Presbyterian Church in Oregon territory to 1878. | 
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|  | ====Roman Catholic==== |  | ====Roman Catholic==== | 
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|  | **[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/28872/ '''Searchable index'''] |  | **[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/28872/ '''Searchable index'''] | 
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|  | *[https://www.theancestorhunt.com/blog/free-oregon-online-church-records '''The Ancestor Hunt: Free Oregon Online Church Records''']
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|  | ===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === |  | ===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | 
|  | [[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''Family History Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] |  | [[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''FamilySearch Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] | 
|  | *The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] (FHL) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States. |  | *The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] (FS Library) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States.   | 
|  | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. |  | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. | 
|  | *If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] |  | *If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | 
|  | *Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. |  | *Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.    | 
|  | *To find records:   |  | *To find records:   | 
|  | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=384&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Oregon%22 '''records of United States, Oregon''']. |  | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=56&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Oregon%22 '''records of United States, Oregon''']. | 
|  | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Oregon''' and a list of counties will appear. |  | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Oregon''' and a list of counties will appear. | 
|  | :::c. Click on your county if it appears. |  | :::c. Click on your county if it appears. | 
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|  | '''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' |  | '''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' | 
|  | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/424686-redirection '''''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations, State of Oregon'''''] Portland, Ore.: Historical Records Survey, 1940 |  | *[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/424686-redirection '''''Directory of Churches and Religious Organizations, State of Oregon'''''] Portland, Ore.: Historical Records Survey, 1940 | 
|  | *'''''Inventory of Church Archives of Oregon Presbyterian Churches: 1968 Arrangement with Indexes''.''' n.p.: Historical Records Survey, WPA, 1968; {{FHL|308751|item|disp=FHL film 899323}}. |  | *'''''Inventory of Church Archives of Oregon Presbyterian Churches: 1968 Arrangement with Indexes''.''' n.p.: Historical Records Survey, WPA, 1968; {{FSC|308751|item|disp=FS Library film 899323}}. | 
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|  | ===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== |  | ===Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | 
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|  | E-mail: archives@plu.edu<br>
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|  | *Archives hold records for '''closed churches.'''  '''For open churches write directly to [[Lutheran Church in the United States#Correspond with or visit the actual churches.|the local church.''']] |  | *Archives hold records for '''closed churches.'''  '''For open churches write directly to [[Lutheran Church in the United States#Correspond with or visit the actual churches.|the local church.''']] | 
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|  | For a history of Oregon Quakers, see:   |  | For a history of Oregon Quakers, see:   | 
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|  | *''Remembering 75 Years of History: Quakers in Oregon''. Newberg, Ore.: Barclay Press, 1967. On film {{FHL|306422|item|disp=FHL film 430055 Item 6}}. |  | *''Remembering 75 Years of History: Quakers in Oregon''. Newberg, Ore.: Barclay Press, 1967. On film {{FSC|306422|item|disp=FS Library film 430055 Item 6}}. | 
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|  | ===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.=== |  | ===Correspond with genealogical or historical societies.=== | 
|  | Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists:   |  | Some church records have been given to historical societies. Also, historical societies may be able to tell you where the records are being held. To find a society near you, consult these lists:   | 
|  | *[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/SH-OR-NDX.html '''Society Hill List of Oregon Societies''']<br>
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|  | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == |  | ==Next, go to the Wiki article for your ancestors' denomination. == |