Oregon, Douglas County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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 * Deed records and indexes (1852-1920)
 * Marriage records and indexes (1913-1950)

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

Marriage
 * Names of the bride and groom
 * Marriage date and place
 * Name of county in which each reside
 * Names of witnesses
 * Name and title of officiator at ceremony

Land and property
 * Names of interested individuals
 * Date of transaction
 * Monies exchanged
 * Legal description of the land parcel
 * Name of witnesses
 * Death or estate information
 * Names of dependent children

How Do I Search This Collection?
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 * The name of the person
 * The date of the event

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What Do I Do Next?
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members.

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

 * Search for vital records, such as birth, marriage and death
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land and property records
 * Use the information found in the record to find probate records
 * If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records as well

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, of even initials

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

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