Oregon Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of an index to selected marriages from Oregon for the years 1849-1952.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Bride’s full name
 * Groom’s full name
 * Date and place of marriage

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the bride or groom
 * The date and place of the marriage

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.

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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * 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?

 * Collect entries for every person who has the same surname to help identify possible relatives
 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name

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

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * State Board of Health. Division of Vital Statistics. State marriage returns, 1906-1968
 * State Board of Health. Marriage index, 1906-1924
 * State Board of Health. Division of Vital Statistics. Statewide marriage returns, 1906-1910

Related Digital Books

 * Oregon Historical Records Survey, Service Division, Work Projects Administration. Guide to public vital statistics records in Oregon. Portland, Oregon : Oregon Historical Records Survey, 1942

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.