Marion County ORGenWeb(Copyright & Last Revised Date)
The Archives are open for research Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5 pm and is closed during state holidays. It is located at 800 Summer St., NE, Salem, OR 97310. Phone (503) 373-0701. The Archives maintains a Genealogical Database that can be searched on line. Also of interest to researchers is the Oregon Historical County Records Guide that is on-line. There is a very overlooked card catalog in the Western Alcove at the North end of the research room which contains a surname index of many early records with references to locate the original records if you would like to see them. The archives has records for all Counties in Oregon.
When going to the Archives to do research, you will need to stop at
the reception desk and check in, you will be asked for ID or your Oregon
Researcher ID card which they issue on request. You will be given a key
for a locker to store materials and coats etc. (I personally enjoy the
freedom of not having to carry everything with me all the time and feel
this is a very useful service.) Any copies will cost $0.25 each which you
pay for as you leave the research room.
Marion County, Oregon, Resources: LDS Family History Centers
| Monmouth FHC
783 W. Church St. Monmouth 97361 (503) 838-2964 |
3 pm
to 7 pm |
9 am
to 4 pm |
6 pm
to 9 pm |
9 am
to 9 pm |
6 pm
to 9 pm |
9 am
to 4 pm |
9 am
to 1 pm |
| Salem East FHC
862 45th Ave., NE Salem, 97071 (503) 371-0453 |
Closed | 9 am
to 4 pm |
9 am
to 3 pm |
9 am
to 3 pm & 7 to 9 pm |
9 am
to 9 pm |
Closed | 9 am
to 1 pm |
| Salem South FHC
4550 Lone Oak Rd., SE Salem, 97302 (503) 363-0374 |
4 pm
to 7 pm |
Closed | 9 am
to 9 pm |
6 pm
to 9 pm |
9 am
to 9 pm |
Closed | 9 am
to 12 noon |
| Woodburn FHC
1000 Country Club Rd. (back=ring bell Woodburn, 97071 (503) 981-4731 |
Closed | Closed | 9 am
to 1 pm |
Closed | 5 pm
to 9 pm |
Closed | 1 pm
to 5 pm |
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| County | Name |
| Linn County | Lyons Public Library |
| Marion County | Chemeketa Community College Library |
| Marion County | Jefferson Public Library |
| Marion County | Mount Angel Public Library |
| Marion County | Salem Public Library
585 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR 97301 Phone (503) 588-6315 |
| Marion County | Silver Falls Library District |
| Marion County | Stayton Public Library |
| Marion County | Woodburn Public Library |
| Polk County | Dallas Public Library |
| Polk County | Falls City Public Library |
| Polk County | Independence Public Library |
| Polk County | Monmouth Public Library |
| Yamhill County | Amity Public Library |
| Yamhill County | Dayton Public Library |
| Yamhill County | McMinnville Public Library |
| Yamhill County | Newberg Public Library |
| Yamhill County? | Sheridan Public Library |
| Yamhill County | Willamina Public Library |
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The Oregon State Library was established as the Oregon Library Commission in 1905. Be sure to check out the Library's home page. It has a large genealogical collection covering all states and many countries. Of particular interest to those doing Oregon research is a large Biographical Index located in the second floor alcove. Many Oregon records are referenced in this card catalog and have been indexed and filed by surname with all the information to find the original documents etc. This is an excellent starting place for Marion County research, although the entries are not limited Marion County. Another wonderful resource is the LAPP Index which is on microfische located in the gray file cabinet at the West end of the genealogy room. This index covers newspapers, books and other Oregon sources. It also is a good starting point.
The Willamette Valley Genealogical Society (WVGS) and the Oregon State Library work closely together. The WVGS provides volunteers for the Genealogy Room on the second floor to help all researchers.