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'''1820. '''Some general white settlememt had started in what is now the far southeast corner of Oklahoma. They were counted on the census of Miller County, Arkansas, which included parts of what is now Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. But these population schedules are lost.<ref>William Thorndale and William Dollarhide, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=545087&disp=Map+guide+to+the+U%2ES%2E+Federal+census%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920''] (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987), 275.</ref> | '''1820. '''Some general white settlememt had started in what is now the far southeast corner of Oklahoma. They were counted on the census of Miller County, Arkansas, which included parts of what is now Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. But these population schedules are lost.<ref>William Thorndale and William Dollarhide, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=545087&disp=Map+guide+to+the+U%2ES%2E+Federal+census%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920''] (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987), 275.</ref> | ||
In 1828 the western boundary of Arkansas was established, separating the Indian Territory (to become Oklahoma) from what had been Arkansas Territory and including part of the southern edge of what had been Missouri Territory. | In 1828 the western boundary of Arkansas was established, separating the Indian Territory (to become Oklahoma) from what had been Arkansas Territory and including part of the southern edge of what had been Missouri Territory.<ref>Ibid., 275-76.</ref> | ||
At first, some white settlers departed when the area was set aside for the Indians. After Indian government proved effective, more whites began to settle in Indian Territory. | At first, some white settlers departed when the area was set aside for the Indians. After Indian government proved effective, more whites began to settle in Indian Territory. | ||
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'''1830-1850. '''No other federal censuses were taken in present-day Oklahoma in 1830, 1840, or 1850. | '''1830-1850. '''No other federal censuses were taken in present-day Oklahoma in 1830, 1840, or 1850. | ||
'''1860.''' The non-Indians of what is now Oklahoma were counted in 1860 in what were called the Indian Lands of Arkansas Territory. | '''1860.''' The non-Indians of what is now Oklahoma were counted in 1860 in what were called the Indian Lands of Arkansas Territory.<ref name="three">Ibid., 276, and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=704360&disp=The+1790%2D1890+Federal+population+censu%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The 1790-1890 Federal Population Censuses: Catalog of National Archives Microfilm, rev. ed.''] (Washington, DC: National Archives Trust Fund Board, 1993), 26.</ref> This census does not list Indians, but lists free and slave inhabitants in the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole nations. The slave schedules provide the names of slave owners, but not the names of slaves. | ||
'''1870. '''No census available.<br> | '''1870. '''No census available.<br> | ||
'''1880.''' All non-Indian and most Indian schedules are lost. Only the Cherokee Indian schedules survive. | '''1880.''' All non-Indian and most Indian schedules are lost. Only the Cherokee Indian schedules survive.<ref name="four">Thorndale and Dollarhide, 277, and Family History Library Catalog entry for the title "[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=51409&disp=Cherokee+census+rolls%2C+1880%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Cherokee census rolls, 1880]".</ref> | ||
'''1890. '''The population schedules were destroyed. The special census of Civil War Union veterans and widows survives for both the Oklahoma and Indian Territories. | '''1890. '''The population schedules were destroyed. The special census of Civil War Union veterans and widows survives for both the Oklahoma and Indian Territories.<ref name="five">Anne Bruner Eales, and Robert M. Kvasnicka, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1011178&disp=Guide+to+genealogical+research+in+the+Na%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives, 3rd ed.''] (Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 2000), 37, and the Family History Catalog entry for the title "[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=230777&disp=Schedules+enumerating+Union+veterans+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Schedules enumerating Union veterans and widows of Union veterans of the Civil War]".</ref> | ||
In addition to the federal censuses, a separate census was taken in 1890 of the Oklahoma Territory. Censuses exist for Logan, Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Kingfisher, Payne and Beaver counties. This includes information on the entire household but is incomplete for some areas. | In addition to the federal censuses, a separate census was taken in 1890 of the Oklahoma Territory. Censuses exist for Logan, Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Kingfisher, Payne and Beaver counties. This includes information on the entire household but is incomplete for some areas. | ||
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=== '''Microfilm''' === | === '''Microfilm''' === | ||
'''1860.''' The "Indian Lands" (Oklahoma) non-Indian population schedules are at the very end of Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=704521&disp=Arkansas%2C+1860+federal+census+%3A+popu++ film 803054] (M653 roll 52) after Yell County, Arkansas. | '''1860.''' The "Indian Lands" (Oklahoma) non-Indian population schedules are at the very end of Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=704521&disp=Arkansas%2C+1860+federal+census+%3A+popu++ film 803054] (M653 roll 52) after Yell County, Arkansas.<ref name="three"> This census and a published index are available at the National Archives — Southwest Region, the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the Family History Library.<br> | ||
'''1880. '''The Cherokee Nation 1880 census covering the Canadian, Cooweescoowee, Delaware, Flint, Going Snake, Illinois, Saline, Sequoyah and Tahlequah districts is for Indians only. Also includes census rolls of various years of Delaware Indians holding citizenship in the Cherokee Nation. FHL film 989204. [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/cherokeecensus.php Indexed on the Internet]. | '''1880. '''The Cherokee Nation 1880 census covering the Canadian, Cooweescoowee, Delaware, Flint, Going Snake, Illinois, Saline, Sequoyah and Tahlequah districts is for Indians only. Also includes census rolls of various years of Delaware Indians holding citizenship in the Cherokee Nation. FHL film 989204. [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/cherokeecensus.php Indexed on the Internet].<ref name="four" /><br> | ||
'''1890. '''The Civil War Union veterans and their widows schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=230777&disp=Schedules%25252Benumerating%25252BUnion%25252Bveterans%25252Band%25252B%25252B film 338235] (M123 roll 76). | '''1890. '''The Civil War Union veterans and their widows schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=230777&disp=Schedules%25252Benumerating%25252BUnion%25252Bveterans%25252Band%25252B%25252B film 338235] (M123 roll 76).<ref name="five" /> | ||
The ''First Territorial Census of Oklahoma, 1890'' is on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=126946&disp=First+territorial+census+of+Oklahoma%2C+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 227,282] (M1811, roll 1). A card index is available at the Oklahoma State Historical Society. A helpful source for locating families in this census is Smith's First Directory of Oklahoma Territory: For the Year Commencing August 1st, 1890 (see the “[[Oklahoma Directories|Directories]]” section of this Oklahoma Wiki article) | The ''First Territorial Census of Oklahoma, 1890'' is on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=126946&disp=First+territorial+census+of+Oklahoma%2C+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 227,282] (M1811, roll 1). A card index is available at the Oklahoma State Historical Society. A helpful source for locating families in this census is Smith's First Directory of Oklahoma Territory: For the Year Commencing August 1st, 1890 (see the “[[Oklahoma Directories|Directories]]” section of this Oklahoma Wiki article) | ||
'''1900. '''All populiation schedules for Indians and non-Indians are available: | '''1900. '''All populiation schedules for Indians and non-Indians are available:<ref>Thorndale and Dollarhide, 278, and Thomas Jay Kemp, [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1007685&disp=The+American+census+handbook%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The American Census Handbook''] (Wilmington, Del.: Scholarly Resources, 2001), 389, and Family History Library Catalog entry for the title "[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=641563&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1900+federal+census+%3A+soun++ Oklahoma, 1900 federal census : soundex and population schedules]".</ref> | ||
*Indian Territory Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=655844&disp=Indian+Territory%2C+1900+federal+census+++ films 1241843-54] (T623, rolls 1843-54) | *Indian Territory Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=655844&disp=Indian+Territory%2C+1900+federal+census+++ films 1241843-54] (T623, rolls 1843-54) | ||
*Oklahoma Territory Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=641563&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1900+federal+census+%3A+soun++ film 1241335-44] (T623, rolls 1335-44) | *Oklahoma Territory Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=641563&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1900+federal+census+%3A+soun++ film 1241335-44] (T623, rolls 1335-44) | ||
'''1910. '''Indian and non-Indian schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=144&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=639623&disp=Oklahoma%2525252C%25252B1910%25252Bfederal%25252Bcensus%25252B%2525253A%25252Bsoun%25252B%25252B&last=243&columns=*%2C0%2C0 films 1375255-90] (T624, rolls 1242-77). | '''1910. '''Indian and non-Indian schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=144&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=639623&disp=Oklahoma%2525252C%25252B1910%25252Bfederal%25252Bcensus%25252B%2525253A%25252Bsoun%25252B%25252B&last=243&columns=*%2C0%2C0 films 1375255-90] (T624, rolls 1242-77).<ref>Eales and Kvasnicka, 38, and Family History Library Catalog entry for the title "[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=639623&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1910+federal+census+%3A+soun++ Oklahoma, 1910 federal census : soundex and population schedules]".</ref> | ||
'''1920. '''Indian and non-Indian schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=156&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=555224&disp=Oklahoma%2525252C%25252B1920%25252Bfederal%25252Bcensus%25252B%2525253A%25252Bsoun%25252B%25252B&last=255&columns=*%2C0%2C0 films 1821451-90] (T625, rolls 1451-90). | '''1920. '''Indian and non-Indian schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=156&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=555224&disp=Oklahoma%2525252C%25252B1920%25252Bfederal%25252Bcensus%25252B%2525253A%25252Bsoun%25252B%25252B&last=255&columns=*%2C0%2C0 films 1821451-90] (T625, rolls 1451-90).<ref>Eales and Kvasnicka, 38, and Family History Library Catalog entry for the title "[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=555224&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1920+federal+census+%3A+soun++ Oklahoma, 1920 federal census : soundex and population schedules]".</ref><br> | ||
'''1930. '''Indian and non-Indian schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1037508&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1930+federal+census++ films 2341626-72] (T626, rolls 1892-1938). | '''1930. '''Indian and non-Indian schedules are on Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1037508&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1930+federal+census++ films 2341626-72] (T626, rolls 1892-1938).<ref>Family History Library Catalog entry for the title "[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1037508&disp=Oklahoma%2C+1930+federal+census++ Oklahoma, 1930 federal census : population schedules ; NARA microfilm publication T626]".</ref><br> | ||
Many of the federal census records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The [[United States Census Online|"Census"]] section of the United States Research Outline provides more detailed information regarding these federal records. | Many of the federal census records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The [[United States Census Online|"Census"]] section of the United States Research Outline provides more detailed information regarding these federal records. | ||
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== Indexes == | == Indexes == | ||
'''1880.''' The Cherokee Nation 1880 Indian census is indexed on the Internet at [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/cherokeecensus.php www.accessgenealogy.com/native/cherokeecensus.php] | '''1880.''' The Cherokee Nation 1880 Indian census is indexed on the Internet at [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/cherokeecensus.php www.accessgenealogy.com/native/cherokeecensus.php] <ref name="four" /> | ||
== Special Censuses == | == Special Censuses == | ||
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{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Oklahoma]] | [[Category:Oklahoma]] | ||