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*1907 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages  
[[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
*In Oklahoma, copies of marriage records are not sent to the state
 
 
 
Oklahoma became a state in 1907. Prior to statehood it was Indian Territory from the 1830's to 1890. In 1890 Oklahoma was divieded 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.




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== Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records  ==
== 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'''. }}  
*1908 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages
*Marriage records kept by the county clerk 
 
{{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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:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1890_to_Present|1890 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1820_to_1867|1890 to 1907]]'''
:*'''[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Marriages_1936_to_Present|1907 to Present]]'''  
:*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''
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== '''Marriages Before 1890'''  ==
== '''Marriages Before 1890'''  ==
The following Findmypast collection includes marriage records for this period:
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=oklahoma '''United States Marriages – Oklahoma, 1790-1998'''] ($) index only for this period <BR><BR>
Before 1890, no marriages were recorded by the county or state.  1830's to 1889 very few records exist, some recorded in district courts.<BR>


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.
*Before 1890, no marriages were recorded by the county or state  
*1830's to 1889 very few records exis, some recorded in district courts


In 1890 three Judicial Districts were established where marriages could be performed and recorded:
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in [[Marriage Information Substitute Records|other records]].  
 
*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 here, try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records]].  


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== '''Marriages 1890 to Present'''  ==
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*Marriage licenses are kept in the county where the marriage occurred
== '''Marriages 1890 to 1907'''  ==
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information in Index'''  ====


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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' name index with images online at FamilySearch. Also on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61379 Ancestry] ($), [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61379 free at FamilySearch centers.]
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| width="35%" | {{RecordSearch|1681007|Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1870-1930}}  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' name index only, from Oklahoma County Courthouse in Oklahoma City, OK. Also on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60105 Ancestry] ($), [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60105 free at FamilySearch centers,] and [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30202/oklahoma-marriages-1870-1930?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($).
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Record'''  ====
'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.
 
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.
::*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 Family Search Center.
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== '''Marriages 19-- to 19--'''<br> ==
 
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'''Free;''' most counties 19---19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.


If you did not find your ancestor in the databases above, follow the instructions below:  
'''Does not''' include the following counties: <br>


'''PART A: You don't know the exact date or place of marriage'''  
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| [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html County Clerk]
| If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk] where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
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If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the Oklahoma Department of Public Health.


:*If you know the county of marriage, you can request a search for a fee from the county clerk.  
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:*If you don't know the date or county of marriage, you can also try searching for marriage information in [[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|other records.]]


'''PART B: You know the exact date and place of marriage from your records'''
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:*Order a copy of a marriage record for a fee from the county clerk.
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| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Search for Gretna Greens]]-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.  


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[[Substitute Records for United States Marriage Information|Other records with marriage information]]


:*View a copy of a marriage record on microfilm at a Family Search Center:
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Some images of county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available.  
'''Marriage Records on Microfilm''' <br> Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local [http://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator?c= Family Search Center]. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the&nbsp;[http://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog (FHLC)] to see what is available.  


::*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county.  
::*Search the [http://familysearch.org/catalog-search FHLC] by county.  
::*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.  
<center>[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Finding_Oklahoma_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]] </center> <center><br></center>  
::*For a small fee, [https://familysearch.org/films/ order the microfilm] to view at a local Family Search 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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=== American Indian Marriage Records ===
== '''Marriages 1907 to Present''' ==


Prior to 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, if either the bride or groom were citizens of an American Indian tribe the marriage records may be included in the Five Civilized Tribe records or the Agency records of their respective tribe.  
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.  


Marriages for Tahlequah, Sequoyah and Illinois Districts, 1839-1910 {{FSC|642749|item|disp=FS Library films 1666207 item 5 Film 1666237 item 7}}
'''STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information'''


Marriages for Going Snake District, 1880-1898 {{FSC|784476|item|disp=FS Library film 1666332}}
:*Copies may be ordered from the [http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8723_11893_41510-143215--,00.html county clerk].


Marriages for Flint District, 1874-1895 {{FSC|784662|item|disp=FS Library film 1666331 item 3 and item 8}}
:*Copies may be ordered from the Oklahoma Department of Public Health.


Marriage records for Tahlelquah District 1892-1897 {{FSC|785224| item|disp=FS Library film 1666341 item 12}}
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Marriage records for Saline District 1868-1894 {{FSC|784841|item|disp=FS Library film 1666337 items 1 and 2}}
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Marriage records for Illinois District, 1868-1898 {{FSC|778910|item|disp=FS Library film 1666334 items 1 and 2}}
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From OK Dept. of Health State office
Marriage records for Cooweescoowee District, 1867-1898 {{FSC|779077|item|disp=FS Library film 1666317}}
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
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{{Tip|'''''When ordering Oklahoma marriage records:'''''}}
Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.<br> <br>
<center>[[How to Find Oklahoma Marriage Records#Finding_Oklahoma_Marriage_Records|Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year]]</center> <center><br></center>
== Wiki Articles  ==
== Wiki Articles  ==


:*[[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|Oklahoma]]
 
:*[[Oklahoma Online Genealogy Records|Oklahoma Online Genealogical Records]]
:*[[Oklahoma Vital Records|Oklahoma Vital Records]]
:*[[Oklahoma Vital Records Index|Oklahoma Vital Records Index]]
:*[[Oklahoma Vital Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|Oklahoma Vital Records Historical]]
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Marriage_Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]  
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:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]
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=== American Indian Marriage Records ===


{{Oklahoma|Oklahoma}}__NOTOC__
Prior to 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, if either the bride or groom were citizens of an American India tribe the marriage records may be included in the Five Civilized Tribe records or&nbsp; the Agency records of their respective tribe.
[[Category:How-To Articles]] [[Category:Oklahoma_Vital_Records]]

Revision as of 07:23, 7 June 2013


How To Find U.S. Marriage Records go to How To Find Oklahoma Marriage Records


Oklahoma became a state in 1907. Prior to statehood it was Indian Territory from the 1830's to 1890. In 1890 Oklahoma was divieded 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.


Finding Oklahoma Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

  • 1908 Oklahoma laws required counties to record marriages
  • Marriage records kept by the county clerk 
Tip: More marriage information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate.


Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source]
Marriage Records
Choose a time period:


Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records


Marriages Before 1890[edit | edit source]

  • Before 1890, no marriages were recorded by the county or state
  • 1830's to 1889 very few records exis, some recorded in district courts


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.

1. Look first in 2. Then search
Church Records

Newspapers
Military Records
Obituaries

Census Records

Cemetery Records
Death Records
Bible Records


Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year


Marriages 1890 to 1907[edit | edit source]

  Oklahoma Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1891-1959

Free; name index with images online at FamilySearch.

1681007 Oklahoma, Marriages, 1870-1930

Free; name index. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed.

Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No marriage record for your ancestor?

Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.

Other records with marriage information

Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.

  • Search the FHLC by county.
  • Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
  • For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 19-- to 19--
[edit | edit source]

  Oklahoma Marriage Database - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
Michigan, County Marriages, 1926-1935

Free; most counties 19---19--: Free name index with images online at FamilySearch.

Does not include the following counties:

Try 2nd:
County Clerk If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record. Contact the county clerk where you think the marriage took place. It is usually less expensive to order a marriage record from the county clerk, so begin your search with the county clerk.
Try 3rd:
Michigan Department of Health

If you do not find your ancestor in the marriage index you may order a marriage record.Contact the Oklahoma Department of Public Health.

.


Can't find your ancestor in the online index? Tips for searching online indexes
No marriage record for your ancestor?

Search for Gretna Greens-- locations away from the home county where marriage laws were less restrictive.

Other records with marriage information

Marriage Records on Microfilm
Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use the Family History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.

  • Search the FHLC by county.
  • Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
  • For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.
Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1907 to Present[edit | edit source]

Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information

  • Copies may be ordered from the Oklahoma Department of Public Health.
To Order Marriage Certificates
From County where Marriage occurred From OK Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee May be more expensive than ordering from the county
Tip: When ordering Oklahoma marriage records:

Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]


American Indian Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

Prior to 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, if either the bride or groom were citizens of an American India tribe the marriage records may be included in the Five Civilized Tribe records or  the Agency records of their respective tribe.

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

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