Emmigration to Oregon began in the early 1800s with the arrival of explorers and fur traders. They were followed in the 1830s by missionaries who came to minister to the native population. By the 1840s, word of the opportunities in the Pacific Northwest had reached a peak, creating an emigration to Oregon that continues even today.
Many of the records that were created by these hardy pioneers have been preserved. Some have been transcribed and published, while others are maintained in various locations that allow access by the public.
Oregon Research Facilities:
Oregon State Archives is located at Summer Street, Salem, Oregon. and contains many original documents for viewing, including census, land, probate, marriage, birth, and circuit court records. The Archives also provides a view of Oregon and it's countys and citys in the Oregon Blue Book.
Oregon University Libraries
offer a wealth of
genealogical and local historical information.
Oregon Historical Society Library
, is located on the third floor at
1230 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205. It contains original
manuscripts, photographs, diaries as well as microfilm of newspapers,
census, etc. Some books may be obtained on interlibrary loan.
Original documents must be viewed on site.
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon 1505 SE Gideon Street, Portland, OR. [PO Box 42567, Portland, OR 97242-0567] contains many publications and early records, as well as microfilm of census information and newspapers. Publications may be checked out by members but are not available on interlibrary loan.
Western Oregon University Archives online database
Willamette University Hatfield Library online database
County Research Online:
Clackamas County:
Sandy Historical Society, Sandy, Clackamas Co, Oregon
Clatsop County:
Clatsop County Online Archives
Jackson County:
Jackson County History including diary listings and short biographies
Talent, Jackson Co, OR provided by Talent Historical Society. Database containing an index of over 19,000 names that ties to information in their archives. Wonderful historic pictures.
Lane County:
Lane County Historical Society and Museum
Linn County;
Early Linn County by Mona Hyler Waibel included articles and photos of early Linn County
Linn County Pioneers by LindaMcCormick
Marion County:
Marion County Historical Society
Southern Oregon:
Southern Oregon
by Ben Truwe
Washington County:
Washington County Historical
Society
Washington County Heritage Online
Wasco County:
Historic The Dalles by Susan Buce
General Research Online:
A Place Called Oregon by Roxann Gess. Well worth the visit.
Genealogy Trails History Group provides obituaries and transcribed records
Historic Oregon Newspapers searchable online historic newspapers
How to Travel to Find Your Roots
University of Oregon Newspaper Project lists the city, name of newspaper and the time frame for the hundreds of Oregon newspapers in the collection at the University of Oregon Knight Library
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