Oklahoma, Garfield County, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains obituaries clipped from newspapers in Garfield County, Oklahoma, from 1963-1986. The obituaries are arranged in alphabetical order with several to a page. The originals can be found at the Enid and Garfield County Public Library.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * Try searching by surname only
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Oklahoma.
 * Oklahoma Guided Research
 * Oklahoma Record Finder
 * Oklahoma Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Oklahoma Research, 1880-Present

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Obituaries collected from newspapers of Garfield County, Oklahoma
 * Garfield County. Probate records, 1894-1950
 * Garfield Genealogical Society Surname index to family records

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Oklahoma Probate Records, 1887-2008
 * Oklahoma Deaths and Burials, 1864-1941

Citing This Collection
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