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*'''Finding Parents:''' Oregon began statewide registration of deaths began in July 1903. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Oregon death records]] | *'''Finding Parents:''' Oregon began statewide registration of deaths began in July 1903. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Oregon death records]] | ||
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | *'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]]. | ||
=== Oregon Record Finder === | |||
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research. | |||
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| '''1. What you are looking for:''' | |||
| '''2. Try these records first:''' | |||
| '''3. Other useful records''' | |||
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| Birth information | |||
| [[How to Find Oregon Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Oregon Death Records|Death records]], [[Oregon Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Oregon Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Oregon Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Oregon Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Oregon Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Oregon Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | |||
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| Marriage information | |||
| [[How to Find Oregon Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Oregon Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Oregon Bible Records|Bible records]] | |||
| [[Oregon Church Records|Church records]], [[Oregon Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Oregon Military Records|Military records]] | |||
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| Death information | |||
| [[How to Find Oregon Death Records|Death Records]], [[Oregon Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Oregon Obituaries|Obituaries]] | |||
| [[Oregon Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Oregon Church Records|Church Records]], [[Oregon Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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| Parents | |||
| [[How to Find Oregon Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Oregon Death Records|Death records]], [[Oregon Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Oregon Census|Census]], [[Oregon Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Oregon Biography|Biography]], [[Oregon Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
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| Maiden name | |||
| [[How to Find Oregon Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Oregon Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Oregon Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
| [[Oregon Church Records|Church Records]], [[Oregon Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | |||
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| Immigration date | |||
| [[Oregon Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Oregon Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Oregon Census|Census]] | |||
| [[Oregon Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Oregon Biography|Biography]], [[Oregon History|History]] | |||
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| Naturalization | |||
| [[Oregon Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Oregon Census|Census]], [[Oregon Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
| [[Oregon Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Oregon Biography|Biography]], [[Oregon Periodicals|Periodicals]] | |||
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| Physical description | |||
| [[Oregon Military Records|Military Records]], [[Oregon Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906) | |||
| [[Oregon Biography|Biography]], [[Oregon History|History]] | |||
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To look for more Oregon records, go here | |||
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Revision as of 18:59, 23 January 2015
Oregon Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Oregon
- Oregon Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Oregon Birth Records
- How to find Oregon Marriage Records
- How to find Oregon Death Records
Oregon Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Oregon.
- Birth information: Oregon statewide registration of births began in 1903. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other substitute records.
- Finding Parents: Oregon began statewide registration of deaths began in July 1903. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Oregon death records
- Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.
Oregon Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
| 1. What you are looking for: | 2. Try these records first: | 3. Other useful records |
| Birth information | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records | Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension) |
| Marriage information | Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records | Church records, Probate records, Military records |
| Death information | Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries | Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records |
| Parents | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Census, Church records | Biography, Genealogy |
| Maiden name | Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records | Church Records, Military Records (pension) |
| Immigration date | Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census | Obituaries, Biography, History |
| Naturalization | Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records | Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals |
| Physical description | Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) | Biography, History |
To look for more Oregon records, go here