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:*Online— [http://www.gfo.org/ Genealogical Forum of Oregon] | :*Online— [http://www.gfo.org/ Genealogical Forum of Oregon] | ||
:*National Archives. Microfilm copies of the records are available at the National Archives—Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle) | :*National Archives. Microfilm copies of the records are available at the National Archives—Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle) | ||
:* | :*FamilySearch Library Oregon and Washington Donation Land Files, 1851- 1903 {{FSC|1028543|disp=FS Library film 1028543 (first of 108)}} | ||
:*[http://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/records.aspx Oregon State Archives] | :*[http://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/records.aspx Oregon State Archives] | ||
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:*Genealogical Material in Oregon Donation Land Claims [[Gfo.org/resources/indexes/pioneer/provisional-land-claims.html]] | :*Genealogical Material in Oregon Donation Land Claims [[Gfo.org/resources/indexes/pioneer/provisional-land-claims.html]] | ||
:* | :*FamilySearch Library {{FSC|6051173|disp=FS Library film 823831 item 7; fiche 6051173; book 979.5 R2g}} | ||
A published index to the claims is Oregon State Archives, comp., ''Index to Oregon Donation Land Claims ''(Portland: Genealogical Forum, 1953-57) | A published index to the claims is Oregon State Archives, comp., ''Index to Oregon Donation Land Claims ''(Portland: Genealogical Forum, 1953-57) | ||
:* | :*FamilySearch Library {{FSC|6051271|disp=FS Library film 874373 item 2; fiche 6051271}} | ||
:*[http://gfo.org/resources/indexes/pioneer/donation-land-claims.html Index to the Claimaints] $ | :*[http://gfo.org/resources/indexes/pioneer/donation-land-claims.html Index to the Claimaints] $ | ||
:*[http://gfo.org/resources/indexes/pioneer/donation-land-claims.html Genealogical Forum of Oregon] | :*[http://gfo.org/resources/indexes/pioneer/donation-land-claims.html Genealogical Forum of Oregon] | ||
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=== County Records === | === County Records === | ||
After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions are recorded by the county auditor in the form of deeds and mortgages. These may be obtained from the appropriate recorder or clerk in each courthouse. The | After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions are recorded by the county auditor in the form of deeds and mortgages. These may be obtained from the appropriate recorder or clerk in each courthouse. The FamilySearch Library is acquiring land records from the counties and digitizing them and they are found on FamilySearch Historical Records. Search the Wiki under the county for more information. | ||
Many of the country records can be found on the internet by using a search engine and terms such as county name (e.g. Douglas), Land, Records. Information on Oregon Land records can also be found at the [http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/land.html#County Oregon State Archives.] | Many of the country records can be found on the internet by using a search engine and terms such as county name (e.g. Douglas), Land, Records. Information on Oregon Land records can also be found at the [http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/land.html#County Oregon State Archives.] | ||
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Online Resources[edit | edit source]
- Oregon State Archives Women's Property Index
- Oregon State Archives Land Claim Index
- 1820-1908 U.S., Bureau of Land Management Tract Books, 1820-1908 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images
Provisional, Territorial, and Federal Land Office Records[edit | edit source]
Oregon land records during the period, 1845 to 1849, were filed with the provisional recorder. The record contains a description of the land claimed, and may name adjoining land holders.
- These papers are indexed and found in the Oregon State Archives. Click on 1845–1849 to go to the on line index.
- Abstracts of the records are in Oregon Provisional Land Claims—Volumes I–VIII (Portland: Genealogical Forum of Oregon, 1987). At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library book 979.5 R2gL
Individuals who settled in the Oregon Territory before December 1, 1855 were eligible to receive donation land claims. The earlier, provisional claims were voided. The size of the piece of land was dependent upon the date of the arrival and the marital status of the claimant. The applications for these free lands may provide birth, marriage, citizenship, migration, or other valuable information.
Index and records:
- Online— Genealogical Forum of Oregon
- National Archives. Microfilm copies of the records are available at the National Archives—Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle)
- FamilySearch Library Oregon and Washington Donation Land Files, 1851- 1903 FS Library film 1028543 (first of 108)
- Oregon State Archives
Abstracts of the donation land claims are published in: Genealogical Material in Oregon Donation Land Claims, 5 vols. (Portland: Genealogical Forum of Portland, 1957-1975:
- Genealogical Material in Oregon Donation Land Claims Gfo.org/resources/indexes/pioneer/provisional-land-claims.html
- FamilySearch Library FS Library film 823831 item 7; fiche 6051173; book 979.5 R2g
A published index to the claims is Oregon State Archives, comp., Index to Oregon Donation Land Claims (Portland: Genealogical Forum, 1953-57)
- FamilySearch Library FS Library film 874373 item 2; fiche 6051271
- Index to the Claimaints $
- Genealogical Forum of Oregon
Distribution of the remaining unoccupied land was administered by the General Land Office (FS LibraryO) through land offices in Oregon. Most of the local FS LibraryO records are now kept in the National Archives—Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle). Patents and copies of the tract books and township plats are at:
- Oregon State Office
Bureau of Land Management
333 S.W. 1st. Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
503-808-6002
- Oregon State Office
The original tract books, plats, and land entry case files are at the National Archives. Many of the records are now online at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) internet site. The records are indexed at the general BLM site.
County Records[edit | edit source]
After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions are recorded by the county auditor in the form of deeds and mortgages. These may be obtained from the appropriate recorder or clerk in each courthouse. The FamilySearch Library is acquiring land records from the counties and digitizing them and they are found on FamilySearch Historical Records. Search the Wiki under the county for more information.
Many of the country records can be found on the internet by using a search engine and terms such as county name (e.g. Douglas), Land, Records. Information on Oregon Land records can also be found at the Oregon State Archives.
Online Records
- 1857-1963 Oregon, Yamhill County Records, 1857-1963 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1862-1950 Oregon, Baker County Records, 1862-1950 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
References[edit | edit source]
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