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  • Hood River County —
    Information Updated:  May 15, 2009
    • Formed from:  portions of Wasco County.
    Established:  23-Jun-1908
    County Seat:  Hood River, Oregon

    County history - Hood River County is named for the Hood River, a tributary of the Columbia River.

    Hood River Courthouse
    1. Hood River County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Hood River County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Hood River County - Genealogical/Historical Society (None found online at the time of this update.)
          Hood River County Historical Society
          Port Marina Park
          Hood River, Oregon 97031
    4. Hood River County - US/ORGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Hood River County - US/ORGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Hood River County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Hood River County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Hood River County - Genealogy Toolbox
    9. Hood River County Vital Records - Hood River County Clerk, 309 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031.


  • Jackson County —
    Information Updated:  Sep 14, 2009
    • Formed from:  portions of Lane County and the unorganized area south of Douglas and Umpqua Counties.
    Established:  12-Jan-1852
    County Seat:  Medford, Oregon

    County history - Jackson County is named in honor of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

    Jackson Courthouse
    1. Jackson County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Jackson County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Jackson County - Genealogical/Historical Society
    4. Jackson County - US/ORGenWeb site (Archives)
    5. Jackson County - US/ORGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Jackson County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Jackson County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Jackson County - Genealogy Toolbox
    9. Jackson County Vital Records - Jackson County Clerk, 10 South Oakdale, Medford, OR 97001-2952.
    10. Rogue Valley Genealogical Society - Phoenix, Oregon
    11. Southern Oregon Historical Society - Jacksonville, Oregon


  • Jefferson County —
    Information Updated:  May 15, 2009
    • Formed from:  portions of Crook County.
    Established:  12-Dec-1914
    County Seat:  Madras, Oregon

    County history - Jefferson County is named after Mt. Jefferson, the second highest peak in Oregon.

    Jefferson Courthouse
    1. Jefferson County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Jefferson County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Jefferson County - Genealogical/Historical Society (None found online at the time of this update.)
          Historical Society
          34 SE D Street
          Madras Oregon 97741
          Phone:  541-475-3808
    4. Jefferson County - US/ORGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Jefferson County - US/ORGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Jefferson County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Jefferson County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Jefferson County - Genealogy Toolbox
    9. Jefferson County Vital Records - Jefferson County Clerk, 66 SE D Street, Madras, OR 97741-1707.


  • Josephine County —
    Information Updated:  Sep 12, 2009
    • Formed from:  portions of Jackson County.
    Established:  22-Jan-1856
    County Seat:  Grants Pass, Oregon

    County history - Josephine County is named in honor of Virginia "Josephine" Rollins, the first white woman to make this county her home. Another thought is that the county was named after Josephine Creek (again, for Virginia "Josephine" Rollins) which runs through the county.

    Josephine Courthouse
    1. Josephine County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Josephine County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Josephine County - Genealogical/Historical Society
    4. Josephine County - US/ORGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Josephine County - US/ORGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Josephine County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Josephine County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Josephine County - Genealogy Toolbox
    9. Josephine County Vital Records - Josephine County Clerk, NW Sixth and C, Grants Pass, OR 97526.
      Census Information:
    10. 1860 Census (T) - Federal Census Josephine County, Oregon (4 Files)



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