Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of Oregon marriage records from 1906-1968. The images were captured at the Oregon State Archives and were provided by Ancestry.com.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name of bride and groom
 * Age
 * Birth year
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Name of parents
 * Gender

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know
 * Name of person
 * approximate date of 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
 * Search for other vital records, such as birth and death
 * 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

 * Oregon Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1903 | 1900-Present

Citing This Collection
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