Oklahoma, Church Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index to selected marriages from a few churches in Oklahoma for the years from 1852-1948. The images of these records are not available due to privacy restrictions.

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

Marriage
 * Name
 * Name of spouse
 * Birthplace
 * Parents’ names
 * Marriage date
 * Marriage place
 * Marital status

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The approximate date of marriage
 * The place where the marriage occurred

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
 * Search for vital records, such as birth and death on the state and county level
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search for land and property records
 * Search for probate records

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

 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality
 * Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

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

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.