Oregon, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Oregon, marriage index, 2001–2005 1991-2005 located at the Willamette Valley Genealogical Society in Salem, Oregon. The index is arranged in two parts. Alphabetical by the name of the Groom and alphabetical by bride's name.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * 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 the new information to your records
 * Look at an image of the original record, if possible. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
 * Use the information to find the person in other records

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

 * Try viewing any original indexes to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.
 * Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
 * Search the records of nearby locations

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Oregon.
 * Oregon Guided Research
 * Oregon Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1903 | 1900-Present
 * United States, How to Use Marriage Records

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Oregon marriage index, 1849-1884; 1991-2006
 * State Board of Health. Oregon marriage index, 1906-1924
 * Oregon,Marriage Index, 2001-2005,1991-2005.

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * Oregon Marriage Records, 1849 - 1952
 * Oregon Marriages,1853- 1935

Related Digital Books

 * Oregon Historical Records Survey, Service Division, Work Projects Administration. Guide to public vital statistics records in Oregon. Portland, Oregon : Oregon Historical Records Survey, 1942

Citing This Collection
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