Oregon, Harney County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of images to the following records from Harney County, Oregon:


 * Land and property records (1871-1935)
 * Vital records (1860-1960)
 * Naturalization records (1889-1974)
 * Probate records (1889-1959)

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 3

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

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the 
 * 1) Select the Record category
 * 2) Select the Record Type, Year Range, and Volume to view the images.

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?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * 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 the state of Oregon.
 * Oregon Guided Research
 * Oregon Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1903 | 1900-Present

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

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Harney County, birth records, 1939-1961
 * Harney County, marriage records, 1889-1966
 * Harney County, naturalization records, 1889-1978
 * Harney County, probate estate files, 1889-1929
 * Harney County, probate journals and register, 1889-1959
 * Harney County, County Commissioner's journal, 1889-1893
 * Harney County, deed records, 1874-1950
 * Harney County, water rights, 1835-1989
 * Harney County, index to miscellaneous files, 1889-1929

Citing This Collection
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