This file is as complete and accurate as possible, however if you
should find errors, have additions or deletions, send them to me
and I will update the file.
 
Bill Green         bgreen@milo.nodak.edu     bill90@Delphi.Com
 
Date of last update: 4 November 1993
 
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       GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF OREGON
                      5 March 1989
                      Robert McLaren
                    7810 Kincardine Ct.
                 Alexandria, VA 22310-4025
 
The following file contains a listing of genealogical and historical
societies in Oregon.  Included in the listing, where known, are telephone
numbers and yearly dues.  This listing is donated to the public domain and
may be freely  copied.  Under no conditions can this listing be sold or used
in any other commercial fashion.  If you think this list has any value, then
donate that value in helping your local genealogical society (or the National
Genealogical Society).
 
If you write to any of the societies on this list for information, remember
to include a self addressed stamped envelop (SASE).  Many of these societies
work with a limited budget, supplemented by volunteers, and can not afford to
respond unless a SASE is included in your letter.
 
     Oregon Genealogical Society, Inc.
     P.O. Box 10306
     Eugene, OR 97440-2306
       Dues:  $15.00 per year
 
Benton County
 
     Mid-Valley Genealogical Society
     3960 NW Elizabeth Place
     Corvallis, OR 97330
       Dues:
 
Clatsop County
 
     Clatsop County Genealogical Society
     c/o Astoria Public Library
     450 10th Street
     Astoria, OR 97103
       Dues:
 
     Clatsop County Historical Society
     1618 Exchange Street
     Astoria, OR 97103
       Dues:
 
Coos County
 
     Coos Bay Genealogical Forum
     P.O. Box 1067
     North Bend, OR 97459
       Dues:
 
Curry County
 
     Port Orford Genealogical Society
     c/o Port Orford Public Library
     555 West 20th Street
     Port Orford, OR 97465
       Dues:
 
Deschutes County
 
     Deschutes County Historical and Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 5252
     Bend, OR 97701
       Dues:
 
     La Pine Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2081
     La Pine, OR 97739
       Dues:
 
Douglas County
 
     The Genealogical Society of Douglas County
     P.O. Box 579
     Roseburg, OR 97470
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Jackson County
 
     Rogue Valley Genealogical Society
     125 South Central Avenue
     Suite 204
     Medford, OR 97501
       Dues:
 
     Digger O'Dells Restaurant Genealogical Society
     c/o Susan Geear
     333 East Main Street
     Medford, OR 97501
       Dues:
 
Josephine County
 
     Josephine County Historical Society
     508 SW 5th Street
     Grants Pass, OR 97526
       Dues:
 
     Grants Pass Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1834
     Grants Pass, OR 97526
       Dues:
 
Klamath County
 
     Klamath Basin Genealogical Society
     1555 Hope Street
     Klamath Falls, OR 97603
       Dues:
 
Lake County
 
     Lake County Historical Society
     35 South G Street
     Lakeview, OR 97630
       Dues:
 
Lane County
 
     Lane County Historical Society
     84889 Harry Taylor Road
     Eugene, OR 97405
       Dues:
 
     Cottage Grove Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 388
     Cottage Grove, OR 97424
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
     Cottage Grove Historical Society
     Isabelle Woolcott, Treasurer
     80227 Hazelton Road
     Cottage Grove, OR 97424
       Dues:
 
     Siuslaw Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1540
     Florence, OR 97439
       Dues:
 
Lincoln County
 
     Yaquina Genealogical Society
     c/o Toledo Public Library
     173 NW Seventh Street
     Toledo, OR 97391
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
Linn County
 
     Linn Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1222
     Albany, OR 97321
       Dues:
 
     Sweet Home Genealogical Society
     c/o Sweet Home Library
     13th and Kalmia Streets
     Sweet Home, OR 97386
       Dues:
 
Marion County
 
     Willamette Valley Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 2083
     Salem, OR 97308
       Dues:  $10.00 per year (single); $15.00 per year (family)
 
     Woodburn Genealogical Club
     c/o Virginia Eckert
     2220 Oregon Court
     Woodburn, OR 97071
       Dues:
 
Multnomah County
 
     Genealogical Forum of Portland, Oregon, Inc.
     1410 SW Morrison Street
     Suite 812
     Portland, OR 97205
       Dues:  $15.00 per year
 
Polk County
 
     Polk County Genealogical Society
     c/o Dallas Public Library
     187 SW Court Street
     Dallas, OR 97338
       Dues:
 
Umatilla County
 
     Umatilla County Historical Society
     Box 253
     Pendleton, OR 97801
       Dues:
 
     Blue Mountain Genealogical society
     P.O. Box 1801
     Pendleton, OR 97801
       Dues:
 
     Milton-Freewater Genealogical Club
     c/o Carmen Buff
     127 SE 6th Street
     Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
       Dues:
 
Wasco County
 
     The Mid-Columbia Genealogical Society
     722 Court Street
     The Dalles, OR 97058
       Dues:
 
Yamhill County
 
     Yamhill County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 568
     McMinaville, OR 97128
       Dues:  $6.00 per year
 
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                       VITAL RECORDS
 
County Records of Births and Deaths
 
While most counties began keeping birth and death records in 1903, some areas
started as early as 1854. For example, birth records for Portland begin in
1864 and death records begin in 1862, but they are incomplete. These are
available at the Oregon State Archives.  You can write to each county clerk
for information.
 
State Records of Births and Deaths
 
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1903.  The original
birth and death records are only available from the state. To request copies,
write to:
 
          Oregon State Health Division
          Vital Statistics Section
          P.O. Box 14050
          Portland, OR 97214
 
State records are not open to the public. Birth records are available only to
the registrant's immediate family. Death records are available to persons
with a "direct and tangible interest."  In your request, state your
relationship to the individual you want information about and your reason.
 
The Oregon State Archives has an index to the state's records of births and
deaths from 1903 to 1984.
 
Delayed registration of births began in the late 1930s. To obtain these
records write to the Oregon State Health Division.
 
Marriage and Divorce Records
 
Counties began to record marriages soon after they were organized. Some
county marriage records date from 1849. Write to the county clerk for
information on early records they may have. Beginning in 1906 each county
sent copies of the records to the Oregon State Health Division (address
above). For records after 1906 you can write to the county clerk or to the
state.
 
Before 1853, divorces were granted by the territorial legislature. These
records are now kept at the Oregon State Archives. Divorces that occurred
after 1853 were recorded in the circuit court of each county. Records since
1925 may also be obtained from the Oregon State Health Division (address
above).
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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                       STATE ARCHIVES
 
          Oregon State Archives
          1005 Broadway, N.E.
          Salem, OR 97310
 
   The new Oregon State Archives Building (noted for its $100 per yard carpet
and marble floors) only has records that are over 50 years old.  When visiting
in person, for death records, you may request the year and county, and they
will get the boxes that contain those records. You may look for the records
you want, and make copies of any you wish. The copies are  15 cents each, on
the honor system. They have a (small) section of genealogical books and
indexes, and the staff were helpful and friendly. I'm not sure how they
handle mail requests.
   For records less than 50 years old, you must request them from the State
Vital Records Office, in Portland, OR, where birth or death certificate
copies are $13 each. If you want to order by telephone ([503] 731-4450) with
a credit card, they charge a $10 expediting fee. For information other than
ordering, the number is (503)731-4108. The Address for mail requests is:
 
                                  Oregon Health Division
                                  Division of Vital Records
                                  PO Box 14050
 
Expect copies requested by mail to take 3 weeks.
 
Oregon Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10306
Eugene, OR 97440-2306
 
Oregon Historical Society Library
1230 S.W. Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
 
Genealogical Forum of Portland, Oregon, Inc.
1410 S.W. Morrison Street, Room 812
Portland, OR 97205
 
Oregon State Library
State Library Building
Salem, OR 97310-0640
 
University of Oregon
Main Library
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
 
Multnomah County Library
Literature and History Division
801 S.W. Tenth Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
                                   (Source: FHC Research Guide)
 
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