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== Searchable sites == | == Searchable sites == | ||
*[ | *[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch.org Family History Library Catalog] | ||
*[http://www.gfo.org Genealogical Forum of Oregon] - search indexes for free | *[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) | ||
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*[[Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | ||
[[Oregon, | [[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. | ||