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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|Oklahoma]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oklahoma Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Oklahoma]]. As you read these Oklahoma Wiki pages, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|Oklahoma]]. As you read these Oklahoma Wiki pages, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records of the | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === | ||
The [ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Oklahoma Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Oklahoma records include biographies, cemetery records, census records, court records, vital records, and some American Indian records. | ||
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the | Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library . | ||
=== | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in a [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online ]or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | ||
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - CENSUS | ||
::'''''OKLAHOMA''''' - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ::'''''OKLAHOMA''''' - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES | ||
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::'''''OKLAHOMA, TULSA, TULSA''''' - VITAL RECORDS<br><br> | ::'''''OKLAHOMA, TULSA, TULSA''''' - VITAL RECORDS<br><br> | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | ||
::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' | ::UNITED STATES - '''''CENSUS''''' | ||
::OKLAHOMA - '''''ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES''''' | ::OKLAHOMA - '''''ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES''''' | ||
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{{Oklahoma|Oklahoma}} | {{Oklahoma|Oklahoma}} | ||
[[Category:Oklahoma | [[Category:Oklahoma, United States]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:02, 24 October 2023
United States 
Oklahoma Introduction
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Oklahoma. As you read these Oklahoma Wiki pages, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
Records of the FamilySearch Library[edit | edit source]
The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these Oklahoma Wiki pages. The library's major holdings of Oklahoma records include biographies, cemetery records, census records, court records, vital records, and some American Indian records.
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library .
FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in a online or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:
- The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
- UNITED STATES - CENSUS
- OKLAHOMA - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES
- OKLAHOMA, TULSA - PROBATE RECORDS
- OKLAHOMA, TULSA, TULSA - VITAL RECORDS
- The record type you want to search, such as:
- UNITED STATES - CENSUS
- OKLAHOMA - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES
- OKLAHOMA, TULSA - PROBATE RECORDS
- OKLAHOMA, TULSA, TULSA - VITAL RECORDS
The page titles in the Oklahoma Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.