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[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon|Oregon]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | [[United States|[[Image:Three_Arch_Rocks_National_Wildlife_Refuge_-_Oregon.jpg|frame|right|320x290px]]United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon|Oregon]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon_Genealogy|Genealogy]] | ||
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Usually these must be searched in person. | Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. Usually these must be searched in person. | ||
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'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | '''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:''' | ||
[[Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Histoical Records)]] | [[Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Oregon, Columbia County Records (FamilySearch Histoical Records)]] | ||
== Early Oregonians Database == | == Early Oregonians Database == | ||
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'''EARLY OREGONIANS DATABASE ADDED TO STATE ARCHIVES WEBSITE''' | '''EARLY OREGONIANS DATABASE ADDED TO STATE ARCHIVES WEBSITE''' | ||
As a legacy to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Oregon’s statehood, the Oregon State Archives announces the launch of the Early<br>[https://secure.sos.state.or.us/prs/personProfileSearch.do?earlyOregonian=true&searchReset=true Oregonians Database] on its website<br> | As a legacy to commemorate the sesquicentennial of Oregon’s statehood, the Oregon State Archives announces the launch of the Early<br>[https://secure.sos.state.or.us/prs/personProfileSearch.do?earlyOregonian=true&searchReset=true Oregonians Database] on its website<br> | ||
This resource uses data from census, death, probate, and other records to help researchers find information and documents about people who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Volunteers at the Archives have worked on this project for more than five years. The database currently contains over 105,500 entries for individuals who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Because of limits on available records and documentation, the project can be defined to include people living in Oregon from 1800 to 1860. | This resource uses data from census, death, probate, and other records to help researchers find information and documents about people who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Volunteers at the Archives have worked on this project for more than five years. The database currently contains over 105,500 entries for individuals who lived in Oregon prior to statehood. Because of limits on available records and documentation, the project can be defined to include people living in Oregon from 1800 to 1860. | ||
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=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | === Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | ||
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | ||
*It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | *It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | ||