Oregon, Marion County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes birth, marriage, land and property, probate, naturalization, tax and old age pension records from the Marion County Clerk. It cover the years 1849 to 1976.

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

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 research your family in the state of Oregon.
 * Oregon Guided Research
 * Oregon Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1903 | 1900-Present

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FamilySearch Catalog

 * Marion County history Salem, Oregon : Marion County Historical Society (Oregon), 1955- FS Library 979.537 H25m
 * Marion County, deed records and mortgages, 1858-1976; indexes, 1855-1976
 * Marion County, delayed birth records, 1865-1909
 * Marion County, marriage records, 1849-1961; index 1849-1967
 * Marion County, naturalization records, 1930-1975
 * Marion County, pensions, 1934-1936
 * Marion County, probate records, 1859-1881; index, 1860-1881
 * Marion County, Salem, military discharge records, 1945-1946
 * Marion County. Enumeration of the inhabitants and military enrollment, 1905
 * Marion County, tax records, 1883-1884, 1895

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