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== Online Oklahoma Birth, Marriage and Death Records == | == Online Oklahoma Birth, Marriage and Death Records == | ||
===Births=== | |||
*[https://ok2explore.health.ok.gov/App/BirthSearch Oklahoma State Vital Records Index] at OK2Explore | |||
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~okgs/early_ok_birth_records.htm Early Oklahoma Birth Records] at Oklahoma Genealogical Society | |||
===Marriages=== | |||
*'''1600s-1900s''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=oklahoma US Marriages - Oklahoma, 1600's to 1900's] at Findmypast — index ($) | |||
*'''1870-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1681007|Oklahoma Marriages, 1870-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Oklahoma Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60105 Ancestry]($), [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30202/oklahoma-marriages-1870-1930?s=218489221 MyHeritage]($)'' | |||
*'''1889-1951''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9233 Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Marriage Index, 1889-1951] at Ancestry — index ($) | |||
*'''1890-1995''' {{RecordSearch|1709399|Oklahoma County Marriages, 1890-1995}} at FamilySearch — [[Oklahoma County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61379 Ancestry]($)'' | |||
*[https://www.okhistory.org/research/marrresults Oklahoma Marriage Records] at Oklahoma Historical Society | |||
====Indigenous Peoples - Marriages==== | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9026 Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Marriage, Citizenship and Census Records, 1841-1927] ($) | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9026 Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Marriage, Citizenship and Census Records, 1841-1927] ($) | |||
===Deaths=== | |||
*'''1864-1941''' {{RecordSearch|3518733|Oklahoma Deaths and Burials, 1864-1941}} at FamilySearch — [[Oklahoma, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | |||
*[https://ok2explore.health.ok.gov/App/DeathSearch Oklahoma State Vital Records Index] at OK2Explore | |||
*'''1864-1941''' {{RecordSearch|3518733|Oklahoma Deaths and Burials, 1864-1941}} at FamilySearch | |||
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===Divorce=== | |||
*'''1923-1944''' [http://www.okhistory.org/research/divorce Divorce Records from Oklahoma County, 1923-1944] at Oklahoma Historical Society | |||
== | ===Original Records=== | ||
A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [https://oklahoma.gov/health/birth-and-death-certificates.html Oklahoma Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | |||
== Birth and Death Records == | |||
Some counties kept birth and death records as early as 1891, although most did not start until after statehood in 1907. The early records, which are quite incomplete, are at county courthouses. Contact details for county courts can be found on individual [[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|county pages]]. The FamilySearch Library has copied some of the vital records of the Superintendent of Public Health in a few counties. | Some counties kept birth and death records as early as 1891, although most did not start until after statehood in 1907. The early records, which are quite incomplete, are at county courthouses. Contact details for county courts can be found on individual [[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|county pages]]. The FamilySearch Library has copied some of the vital records of the Superintendent of Public Health in a few counties. | ||
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*''Oklahoma Territory Weddings. Geary, Oklahoma: Pioneer Book Committee, 1983'' <ref>Bode, Frances M. ''Oklahoma Territory Weddings. Geary, Oklahoma: Pioneer Book Committee, 1983''. {{FSC|326434|title-id|disp=(FS Library book 976.6 V2bf; fiche 6104367.)}} </ref>This includes history, wedding albums, and marriage files from Blaine, Caddo, and Kingfisher counties. | *''Oklahoma Territory Weddings. Geary, Oklahoma: Pioneer Book Committee, 1983'' <ref>Bode, Frances M. ''Oklahoma Territory Weddings. Geary, Oklahoma: Pioneer Book Committee, 1983''. {{FSC|326434|title-id|disp=(FS Library book 976.6 V2bf; fiche 6104367.)}} </ref>This includes history, wedding albums, and marriage files from Blaine, Caddo, and Kingfisher counties. | ||
*''Oklahoma Marriage Records, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory'' <ref>Tiffee, Ellen. ''Oklahoma Marriage Records, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory''. 10 vols. [Howe, Oklahoma]: E. Tiffee, N.d. {{FSC|976.6 V2t|disp=(FS Library book 976.6 V2t; film 1,321,223 items 11-16, vols. 1-6.)}} </ref>This includes marriages of white settlers, 1890-1907, found in U.S. court files for the eleven southeastern counties.<br> | *''Oklahoma Marriage Records, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory'' <ref>Tiffee, Ellen. ''Oklahoma Marriage Records, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory''. 10 vols. [Howe, Oklahoma]: E. Tiffee, N.d. {{FSC|976.6 V2t|disp=(FS Library book 976.6 V2t; film 1,321,223 items 11-16, vols. 1-6.)}} </ref>This includes marriages of white settlers, 1890-1907, found in U.S. court files for the eleven southeastern counties.<br> | ||
*[http://www.okhistory.org/research/marriagerec Oklahoma County Marriage Records 1889-1951] | *[http://www.okhistory.org/research/marriagerec Oklahoma County Marriage Records 1889-1951] | ||
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=== Divorce Records === | === Divorce Records === | ||
Divorces were granted after 1907 by the district courts or the circuit court in each county. | Divorces were granted after 1907 by the district courts or the circuit court in each county. '''Write to the county clerk of the court for information.''' The FamilySearch Library has records from some counties. | ||
== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
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In 1908, death records were mandated by the state with copies sent to the state capital. Compliance to this law reached 90% by 1928. | In 1908, death records were mandated by the state with copies sent to the state capital. Compliance to this law reached 90% by 1928. | ||
After 1928, death records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth, and names of parents and the informant. The date and | After 1928, death records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth, and names of parents and the informant. The date and place of death are given. Sometimes burial information, the cause of death, and the names of physician and morticians are provided. | ||
=== Cause of Death === | === Cause of Death === | ||
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate | *[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate | ||
== Alternative | == Alternative Records == | ||
These links will take you to wiki pages describing alternate sources for birth, marriage, | These links will take you to wiki pages describing alternate sources for birth, marriage, and death records. | ||
[[Oklahoma Church Records|Oklahoma Church Records]]: | [[Oklahoma Church Records|Oklahoma Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death. | ||
[[Oklahoma Cemeteries|Oklahoma Cemetery Records]]: | [[Oklahoma Cemeteries|Oklahoma Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery Records are a rich source of birth and death information. These records may also reveal family relationships. | ||
[[Oklahoma Census|Oklahoma Census]]: | [[Oklahoma Census|Oklahoma Census]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search. | ||
[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]] (SSDI): | [[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index]] (SSDI): the SSDI indexes deaths for those who had social security numbers and the death was reported to the Social Security Administration. | ||
[[Oklahoma Newspapers|Oklahoma Newspapers]]: | [[Oklahoma Newspapers|Oklahoma Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices. Also check newspaper social columns for additional information. | ||
*[[Oklahoma Obituaries|Obituaries]]: Obituaries found in newspapers can list the age of the deceased, birth date and place, death date and place, and names of living relatives and their residences. | *[[Oklahoma Obituaries|Obituaries]]: Obituaries found in newspapers can list the age of the deceased, birth date and place, death date and place, and names of living relatives and their residences. | ||
[[Oklahoma Military Records|Oklahoma Military Records]]: | [[Oklahoma Military Records|Oklahoma Military Records]]: Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information. In addition, soldiers' homes records may include this same information. | ||
[[Oklahoma Periodicals|Oklahoma Periodicals]]: | [[Oklahoma Periodicals|Oklahoma Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contian abstracted early birth, marriage and death information. | ||
[[Oklahoma Probate Records|Probate Records:]] | [[Oklahoma Probate Records|Probate Records:]] If no death records exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date. | ||
History: Local histories, family histories and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. | History: Local histories, family histories and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Information listed | *Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | ||
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, | *If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths. | ||
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Record'''. | *Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Record'''. Search for '''Oklahoma''' to locate records filed by the state and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by the county. | ||
== Archives, Libraries and Societies == | == Archives, Libraries and Societies == | ||
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