And your search for records may be easier. The Oregon Territory . This search engine will tell you which record lists the name but won't show you the record itself. Maybe someday family history research will be that convenient. Meanwhile, here on the web, you can look at fairly complete catalogues and find the location of a record you would like to see.
Some records are even available by mail.
But you need to know what to ask for and where to get it. The Previous Page displays links to pages on this site that describe the most basic and useful records for Clackamas County. Use the exact title of the record when you check on-line catalogues on this web site's Library Page . There are, of course, hundreds of records about the people of Clackamas County that are not listed on this web site. Neither catalogue tells you all the places you can get your hands on a record.