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    Oregon Genealogy

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    US TERRITORY OR
    COLONY SETTLED

    Part of the Washington Territory, 1848; Oregon Territory, 1853

    STATEHOOD

    1859

    AVAILABLE STATE CENSUSES
    (OR SIMILAR)

    1865, 1875, 1895, 1905 (all incomplete)

    FIRST FEDERAL CENSUS

    1850

    PUBLIC-LAND OR
    STATE-LAND STATE

    Public

    BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS
    BEGIN

    1903

    MARRIAGE RECORDS
    BEGIN

    1906

    CONTACT FOR VITAL RECORDS

    Center for Health Statistics
    Box 14050
    Portland, OR 97293
    (971) 673-1190

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    Oregon Records Details and Resources

    Oregon

    Where to find Oregon census records, immigration records, land records, maps, vital records and more.

    Oregon History and Research Overview

    Oregon

    Learn about Oregon's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.

    Oregon Archives, Libraries and Societies

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    Find contact information for archives, libraries and other genealogical organizations in Oregon.

    Oregon County History and Listings

    Oregon

    Our county-by-county listing of Oregon has contact information and dates vital records for historic and modern-day counties.
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