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Early death registers recorded the name of the deceased person, his or her parents or spouse, and the date and cause of death. Later records may also include the place of death or burial; the deceased person’s age, place of residence, and date and place of birth; and sometimes the names of survivors. | Early death registers recorded the name of the deceased person, his or her parents or spouse, and the date and cause of death. Later records may also include the place of death or burial; the deceased person’s age, place of residence, and date and place of birth; and sometimes the names of survivors. | ||
Confirmations (Confirmaciones) | === Confirmations (Confirmaciones) === | ||
This record is made at the time of the confirmation by the bishop or his representative. It gives the date of the record, the name of the confirmed youth, the godparent(s) (padrinos), and signature of the bishop. This is a diocesan record, but a copy may be kept in the parish. | This record is made at the time of the confirmation by the bishop or his representative. It gives the date of the record, the name of the confirmed youth, the godparent(s) (padrinos), and signature of the bishop. This is a diocesan record, but a copy may be kept in the parish. | ||
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*An International Reply Coupon, available from your local post office. | *An International Reply Coupon, available from your local post office. | ||
If your request is unsuccessful, search for duplicate records that may have been filed in other archives or in civil registration offices. | If your request is unsuccessful, search for duplicate records that may have been filed in other archives or in civil registration offices. | ||
=== Search Strategies === | === Search Strategies === | ||