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=== Online Resources === | |||
*'''1859-1940''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20641/oregon-early-oregonians?s=275764761 Oregon, Early Oregonians] at MyHeritage — index ($) | |||
*[http://www.gfo.org Genealogical Forum of Oregon] | |||
*[http://www.oregongenealogy.com/ OregonGenealogy.com] | |||
*[http://gedcomindex.com/Index_Pages/USOR.html GEDCOM Index Oregon] | |||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61157 North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000], index & images ($). | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies/submission/8/MMXD-DP8 '''Mayflower Pilgrim Genealogies - Community Trees'''] at FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies Genealogies] | |||
[[Image:Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge - Oregon.jpg|right|300x270px|Three Arch Rocks National Wildlife Refuge - Oregon.jpg]]<br> | |||
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Usually these must be searched in person. | Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Usually these must be searched in person. | ||
A notable genealogical collection is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection. This collection consists of transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. It was microfilmed in 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C., and is available on 33 reels {{ | A notable genealogical collection is the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection. This collection consists of transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. It was microfilmed in 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C., and is available on 33 reels {{FSC|231652|item}} for the DAR - Oregon. The volumes are arranged by county, and many volumes have individual indexes. | ||
Many of the current genealogical societies in [[Oregon]] can be identified by an internet search with one of the many search engines using terms such as Oregon Genealogy. | Many of the current genealogical societies in [[Oregon, United States Genealogy|Oregon]] can be identified by an internet search with one of the many search engines using terms such as Oregon Genealogy. | ||
== Searchable sites == | == Searchable sites == | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch.org FamilySearch Catalog] | ||
*[http://www.gfo.org Genealogical Forum of Oregon] - search indexes for free | |||
*[http://distantcousin.com/states/or.html DistantCousins.com] - Oregon (some links require fee for access) | *[http://distantcousin.com/states/or.html DistantCousins.com] - Oregon (some links require fee for access) | ||
*[http://www. | *[http://www.oregongenealogy.com/ OregonGenealogy.com] - free access | ||
*[[ORGenWeb|The ORGenWeb Project]] - free access | *[[ORGenWeb|The ORGenWeb Project]] - free access | ||
*[http://www.genealinks.com/states/or.htm Genealinks.com] (some links require fee for access) | *[http://www.genealinks.com/states/or.htm Genealinks.com] (some links require fee for access) | ||
*[[Oregon, Columbia County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|Oregon, Columbia County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | |||
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | |||
[[Oregon, Columbia County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Histoical Records)]] | |||
== Early Oregonians Database == | == Early Oregonians Database == | ||
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'''EARLY OREGONIANS DATABASE ADDED TO STATE ARCHIVES WEBSITE''' | '''EARLY OREGONIANS DATABASE ADDED TO STATE ARCHIVES WEBSITE''' | ||
As a legacy to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Oregon’s statehood, the Oregon State Archives announces the launch of the Early<br> | As a legacy to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Oregon’s statehood, the Oregon State Archives announces the launch of the Early<br>[https://secure.sos.state.or.us/prs/personProfileSearch.do?earlyOregonian=true&searchReset=true Oregonians Database] on its website<br> | ||
This resource uses data from census, death, probate, and other records to help researchers find information and documents about people who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Volunteers at the Archives have worked on this project for more than five years. The database currently contains over 105,500 entries for individuals who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Because of limits on available records and documentation, the project can be defined to include people living in Oregon from 1800 to 1860. | This resource uses data from census, death, probate, and other records to help researchers find information and documents about people who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Volunteers at the Archives have worked on this project for more than five years. The database currently contains over 105,500 entries for individuals who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Because of limits on available records and documentation, the project can be defined to include people living in Oregon from 1800 to 1860. | ||
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=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | === Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | ||
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | ||
*It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | *It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | ||
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:*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]] | :*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]] | ||
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