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This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[Oregon, United States Genealogy|Oregon]]. As you read these Oregon 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 [[Oregon, United States Genealogy|Oregon]]. As you read these Oregon 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 Family History Library  ===
=== Records of the FamilySearch Library  ===


The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library] has many of the records described in these Oregon Wiki pages. The library's major holdings are census and American Indian records. The library has not acquired microfilms from the county courthouses with the exception of Douglas County.  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these Oregon Wiki pages. The library's major holdings are census and American Indian records. The library has not acquired microfilms from the county courthouses with the exception of Douglas County.  


Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.
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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.


=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog  ===