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''[[United States|United States]] | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oregon_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' | ||
== | === Introduction to Vital Records === | ||
[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Oregon.htm Oregon Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | ||
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{| | === Vital Records Reference Dates === | ||
Oregon's vital records start the following years<ref name="rdb4">Alice Eichholz, ''Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources'', 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 553-54, 563-64. {{WorldCat|55947869|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1185723|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004}}.</ref>: | |||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16.6%" align="center" | [[Oregon Vital Records#Birth_Records|Births]] | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16.6%" align="center" | [[Oregon Vital Records#Marriage_Records|Marriages]] | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16.6%" align="center" | [[Oregon Vital Records#Death_Records|Deaths]] | |||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16.6%" align="center" | Earliest | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" | | width="16.6%" align="center" | 1871 | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" | | width="16.6%" align="center" | 1842 | ||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1862 | |||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16.6%" align="center" | Statewide Registration | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | July 1903 | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1906 | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | July 1903 | |||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16.6%" align="center" | General Compliance | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1903 | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1906 | |||
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1903 | |||
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== Oregon | === Oregon Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online === | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Oregon Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Oregon Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. <br> | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Oregon Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Oregon Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. <br> | ||
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*Search for Oregon Collections on [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] under [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=NORTH_AMERICA Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free | *Search for Oregon Collections on [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] under [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=NORTH_AMERICA Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free | ||
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-OR-NDX.html Oregon] - Free/$ | *The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-OR-NDX.html Oregon] - Free/$ | ||
*Online Indexes for the US for Oregon [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Oregon Birth & Marriage] | *Online Indexes for the US for Oregon [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Oregon Birth & Marriage]and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ | ||
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/OR/ Oregon Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/OR/ Oregon Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | ||
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Oregon''' or '''OR''' - Free/$ | *Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Oregon''' or '''OR''' - Free/$ | ||
*Search the [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=40&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Oregon Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $ | *Search the [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=40&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Oregon Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $ | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/ Oregon Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/ Oregon Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | ||
If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them. | If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them. | ||
== Birth Records == | === Birth Records === | ||
'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675468 Birth Records] 1868-1929 '''at FamilySearch<br> | '''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675468 Birth Records] 1868-1929 '''at FamilySearch<br> | ||
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You can write to each county clerk for information. | You can write to each county clerk for information. | ||
'''MOVE TO COUNTY PAGES '''The Family History Library has copies of some county records as following: | '''MOVE TO COUNTY PAGES '''The Family History Library has copies of some county records as following: | ||
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Douglas County coroner inquests, 1896 to 1946 <!--{12065477985000} --> | Douglas County coroner inquests, 1896 to 1946 <!--{12065477985000} --> | ||
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Linn County records of deaths 1903-1915, 1915-1947 (the cover title of this one is "Register of Physicians, Midwives and Undertakers", death certificates 1903-1947, coroner's inquest 1909-1960, index 1909-1960. | Linn County records of deaths 1903-1915, 1915-1947 (the cover title of this one is "Register of Physicians, Midwives and Undertakers", death certificates 1903-1947, coroner's inquest 1909-1960, index 1909-1960. | ||
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These are the records that have been microfilmed at the Oregon State Archives. There are more birth and death records microfilmed at the county level. <!--{12065477985001} --> | These are the records that have been microfilmed at the Oregon State Archives. There are more birth and death records microfilmed at the county level. <!--{12065477985001} --> | ||
==== State Records of Births and Deaths ==== | |||
=== State Records of Births and Deaths === | |||
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1903. The Family History Library has the index to deaths from 1903 to 1970 and has some county birth and death records on microfilm. The original birth and death records are available from the state. The records that are available can be identified at the [http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/vital.html '''State Archives Web Site'''.] | Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1903. The Family History Library has the index to deaths from 1903 to 1970 and has some county birth and death records on microfilm. The original birth and death records are available from the state. The records that are available can be identified at the [http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/vital.html '''State Archives Web Site'''.] To request copies for 1903 to the present, write to: | ||
Oregon State Archives<br>800 Summer St NE<br>Salem, OR 97310<br>503-373-0701 ext. 1<br>Fax: 503-373-0953 <br>[mailto:reference.archives@state.or.us reference.archives@state.or.us] | Oregon State Archives<br>800 Summer St NE<br>Salem, OR 97310<br>503-373-0701 ext. 1<br>Fax: 503-373-0953 <br>[mailto:reference.archives@state.or.us reference.archives@state.or.us] | ||
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The Oregon State [[Oregon Archives and Libraries|Archives]] has an index to the state's records of births and deaths from 1903 to 1984. They also have copies of Oregon death records 1903 to the year preceding the current year, some marriage records 1849-1935, and a marriage index 1906-1995 (some years missing). Death certificates are transferred from [http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/chs/order/faqs.shtml Center for Health Statistics] (CHS) in Portland each year prior to the 50 years rule for public access.<br><!--{12065493281560} --><!--{12065493281561} --> | The Oregon State [[Oregon Archives and Libraries|Archives]] has an index to the state's records of births and deaths from 1903 to 1984. They also have copies of Oregon death records 1903 to the year preceding the current year, some marriage records 1849-1935, and a marriage index 1906-1995 (some years missing). Death certificates are transferred from [http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/chs/order/faqs.shtml Center for Health Statistics] (CHS) in Portland each year prior to the 50 years rule for public access.<br><!--{12065493281560} --><!--{12065493281561} --> | ||
'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675532 Death Record 1903-1947]''' at | '''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675532 Death Record 1903-1947]''' at FamilySearch | ||
=== | ==== Delayed Registration of Births ==== | ||
Delayed registration of births began in the late 1930s. To obtain these records write to the Oregon State Health Division. The Family History Library has delayed records for some counties. '''State-wide index is available on microfilm for entire state.<br>'''<!--{12063206639530} --> | Delayed registration of births began in the late 1930s. To obtain these records write to the Oregon State Health Division. The Family History Library has delayed records for some counties. '''State-wide index is available on microfilm for entire state.<br>'''<!--{12063206639530} --> | ||
== Marriage Records == | === Marriage Records === | ||
Counties began to record marriages soon after they were organized. Some county marriage records date from 1849. Write to the county clerk for information on early records they may have. Beginning in 1906 each county sent copies of the records to the Oregon State Health Division (address above). For records after 1906 you can write to the county clerk or to the state. Records from 1849-1930 are also at the Oregon State Archives (see address in [[Oregon Archives and Libraries]]). | Counties began to record marriages soon after they were organized. Some county marriage records date from 1849. Write to the county clerk for information on early records they may have. Beginning in 1906 each county sent copies of the records to the Oregon State Health Division (address above). For records after 1906 you can write to the county clerk or to the state. Records from 1849-1930 are also at the Oregon State Archives (see address in [[Oregon Archives and Libraries]]). | ||
*Many of the marriages for the state are searchable online at no cost in the | *Many of the marriages for the state are searchable online at no cost in the [[Western States Marriage Index|Western States Marriage Index]]. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675533 Marriage Records 1853-1935] at | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675533 Marriage Records 1853-1935] at FamilySearch | ||
'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an Oregon couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Humboldt County, Nevada|Winnemucca, NV]], or [[Kootenai County, Idaho|Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, ID]].<ref name="Eakle1"> | '''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an Oregon couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Humboldt County, Nevada|Winnemucca, NV]], or [[Kootenai County, Idaho|Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, ID]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Arlene H Eakle's Genealogy Blog'' at http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ (accessed 8 January 2011).</ref> | ||
=== Divorce Records === | ==== Divorce Records ==== | ||
Before 1853, divorces were granted by the territorial legislature. These records are now kept at the Oregon State Archives. Divorces that occurred after 1853 were recorded in the circuit court of each county. Records since 1925 may also be obtained from the Oregon State Health Division '''(address above).''' | Before 1853, divorces were granted by the territorial legislature. These records are now kept at the Oregon State Archives. Divorces that occurred after 1853 were recorded in the circuit court of each county. Records since 1925 may also be obtained from the Oregon State Health Division '''(address above).''' | ||
== Death Records == | === Death Records === | ||
The [http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/amh/osh/cremains.shtml Oregon State Hospital] is maintaining an index of unclaimed cremated remains of about 3500 people who died in the Oregon State Hospital, Oregon State Tuberculosis Hospital, Mid-Columbia Hospital, Dammasch State Hospital, Oregon State Penitentiary, and Fairview Training Center between 1914 and the 1970s. The purpose of the list is so families may claim their members remains. | The [http://www.oregon.gov/OHA/amh/osh/cremains.shtml Oregon State Hospital] is maintaining an index of unclaimed cremated remains of about 3500 people who died in the Oregon State Hospital, Oregon State Tuberculosis Hospital, Mid-Columbia Hospital, Dammasch State Hospital, Oregon State Penitentiary, and Fairview Training Center between 1914 and the 1970s. The purpose of the list is so families may claim their members remains. | ||
== Substitute Records == | == Substitute Records == | ||
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[[Oregon Periodicals|Oregon Periodicals]] | [[Oregon Periodicals|Oregon Periodicals]] | ||
== Tips == | === Tips === | ||
*Information listed on vitial records is given by an informant. | *Information listed on vitial records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the informaiton found on the record. | ||
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of chifrstening, marriage, death or burial. | *If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of chifrstening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths. | ||
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be uaavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. | *Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Oregon''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the'''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county, | ||
== Guide to Vital Records == | === Guide to Vital Records === | ||
More information about the history and availability of vital records is in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Oregon''. <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Oregon'' (Portland, Oregon: Historical Records Survey, 1942; {{FHL|149103|title-id|disp= | More information about the history and availability of vital records is in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Oregon''. <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Oregon'' (Portland, Oregon: Historical Records Survey, 1942). {{WorldCat|42943264|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|149103|title-id|disp=FHL Film 1036701 item 4; Fiche 6051198; Book 979.5 V2h}}. </ref> | ||
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:''' | '''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:''' | ||
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*[[Oregon, Wasco County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Oregon, Wasco County Records (FamilySearch HIstorical Records)]] | *[[Oregon, Wasco County Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Oregon, Wasco County Records (FamilySearch HIstorical Records)]] | ||
== References == | === References === | ||
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[[Category:Oregon|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Oregon|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||