Hispanic Family History Resources: Difference between revisions

=  Portal:  Hispanic Family History Resources (English) =

'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; See this Portal in Spanish, click:'''''<b>&nbsp;</b>''''''[https://wiki.familysearch.org/es/Recursos_de_genealog%C3%ADa_hispana <u></u>]'''[https://wiki.familysearch.org/es/Recursos_de_genealog%C3%ADa_hispana <u></u]

== '''Records and Databases''' ==

[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp Family Search] has online digital records, searchable databases, and microfilm records for millions of people with Hispanic ancestors.&nbsp; Online digital Hispanic records are added almost weekly and are listed by country in [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=-1;p=allCollections FamilySearch Record Search].&nbsp; Online database record sets are searchable through [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp FamilySearch &gt; Advanced Search].&nbsp; Microfilm Hispanic civil and church records are listed by country in the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog], and they may be ordered and viewed at a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Family History Center] near you.<br>  

*[http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=-1;p=allCollections '''FamilySearch Record Search'''] ''(click to see All online digital Hispanic records currently available)''<br>

&nbsp;&nbsp; Or if you like, you can go directly to the following regions by clicking on the region:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=2;p=allCollections '''Caribbean, Central and South America''']'''&nbsp; '''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=allCollections;r=0 '''México''']&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=1;p=allCollections '''Spain''']<br>  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp '''FamilySearch &gt; Advanced Search'''] ''(click to search for your Ancestors by database record sets)''<br>Search for your Ancestors in All or any one of the following record sets:&nbsp; Ancestral File; Census; International Genealogical Index; Pedigree Resource File; US Social Security Death Index; Vital Records Index; and Family History Websites.

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localitysearch&columns=*,0,0 '''Family History Library Catalog'''] ''(click to search by country for the microfilmed civil and church Hispanic records listed in the Catalog'')&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>

&nbsp;&nbsp; These microfilm records may be ordered and viewed at [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp '''Family History Center'''] near you.  

== '''Related Websites'''<br> ==

Several websites are particularly useful for Hispanic genealogy research:<br>  

*[http://pares.mcu.es/ '''PARES – Portal de Archivos Españoles''']<br>Search for ancestors in various archives of Spain.<br>Website is in Spanish. <br>

*[http://hispanicgenealogy.blogspot.com/ '''Blog de genealogía hispana - Hispanic Genealogy blog''']<br>Provides research tips, latest news, and links related to Hispanic genealogy. <br>Website is in English and Spanish.<br>

== '''Hispanic Genealogy Presentations'''<br> ==

Training presentations from the Family History Library, including those from the 2007 Hispanic Genealogy Conference, are now available to view for free on the Internet either at the Library link or at Roots Television.&nbsp; To see a presentation from the list below, simply select it, and click the link.  

Presentations include:<br>  

1.&nbsp; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/education_research_series_online.asp?ActiveTab=2#spanishSeriesVideos Principios básicos para la investigación genealógica en Hispanoamérica (México)]<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Basic Principles for genealogical research in Latin America (México)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three short lessons are presented in Spanish:&nbsp; 1) Elementos fundamentales para la historia familiar;&nbsp; 2) Registros Parroquiales; and&nbsp; 3) Registro Civil.<br>  

2.&nbsp; [http://www.rootstelevision.com/players/player_hispanic3.php?bctid=281859724&bclid=1417300886 Hispanic Roots]&nbsp; Dr. George R. Ryskamp, AG, is interviewed by Sharon de Bartolo Carmack. The interview is presented in four parts.&nbsp; Presented in&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; English.<br>  

3.&nbsp; [http://www.rootstelevision.com/players/player_hispanic3.php?bctid=281859724&bclid=1417300886 Buscando ancestros Mexicanos en el Internet]&nbsp; Topic includes how to research Mexican ancestors using web sites and resources on the Internet.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presenter: Lynn Turner, AG.&nbsp; Presented in Spanish.<br>  

4.&nbsp; [http://www.rootstelevision.com/players/player_hispanic3.php?bctid=281859724&bclid=1417300886 Mexico: Genealogical Research]&nbsp; Presenters are: Dr. George Ryskamp, AG, author of “Finding Your Mexican Ancestors,” and his wife Peggy Ryskamp,&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CG.&nbsp; Presentations in Spanish.<br>  

5.&nbsp; [http://www.rootstelevision.com/players/player_hispanic3.php?bctid=281859724&bclid=1417300886 Spanish Parish Records (Spanish Paleography) ]<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentation discusses how to read and understand Spanish records, including common phrases, basic rules to follow, common abbreviations, and&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; helpful resources. Presenter: Lynn Turner, AG.&nbsp; Presented in English.<br>  

6.&nbsp; [http://www.rootstelevision.com/players/player_hispanic3.php?bctid=281859724&bclid=1417300886 Spanish Municipal Archives ]<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentation discusses Hispanic research in Municipal archives. Presenter: Dr. George R. Ryskamp, AG, author of “Finding Your Mexican Ancestors.”&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presented in English.<br>  

== '''Help Near You'''<br> ==

Find a Family History Center near your home.&nbsp; Local staff can offer you free personal help and access to many other services.&nbsp; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Find a center.]<br>  

== '''Genealogy Software'''<br> ==

PAF is free genealogy software that allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize, and share your family history information.<br>  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp?page=home/welcome/simplePAFRegistration.asp PAF v4.0 (Español)]  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp?page=home/welcome/simplePAFRegistration.asp PAF v5.2 (Inglés)]<br>

== '''Helpful Guides'''<br> ==

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/32916_How_Do_I_Start.pdf How Do I Start?]<br>Simple steps to begin your family history.<br>

*[http://script.byu.edu/ How do I read old Spanish writing?]<br>Expert guidance in deciphering Hispanic manuscripts and other old documents printed in old typefaces or written in old handwriting styles.<br>

*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Main_Page FamilySearch Research Wiki]<br>Provides up-to-date information on how to research sources for information about your ancestors shared by research experts and interested genealogists. <br><span style="display: none;" id="1257391747146S">&nbsp;</span>

== '''Research Aids <span style="display: none;" id="1257391747019E">&nbsp;</span>'''<br> ==

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/36384_Argentinaro03.pdf Argentina Research Outline]  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/36394_ChileRO.pdf Chile Research Outline]  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Latin_America.ASP Latin America Research Outline]  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/36342_Mexico.pdf Mexico Research Outline]  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/36581_FindRecAncestorMex36581_color.pdf '''Mexico: Finding Records of Your Ancestors, Part A, 1849-Present''']  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/36391_PeruRO2003.pdf Peru Research Outline]&nbsp;<br>

== '''Forms '''<br> ==

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/31826_PedChart.pdf Family Pedigree Worksheet] (Family Tree)  

*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/RG/images/31827_FamGrpRe.pdf Family Group Worksheet ]<br>

== '''FamilySearch Indexing – Hispanic Projects ''' ==

[http://indexing.familysearch.org/newuser/nuhome.jsf FamilySearch Indexing] is a volunteer-based effort to index billions of records from around the world. You can help make indexes freely available online for yourself and others.&nbsp; There are a number of Spanish language projects available.&nbsp; [http://indexing.familysearch.org/newuser/nuhome.jsf Find out more ....]  

== '''LDS Church Service Resources'''<br> ==

[https://consultant.familysearch.org/consultant/home.do Priesthood Leadership and Family History Consultants registration]<br>For all priesthood leaders who oversee family history work, and for all Family History Consultants.  

[https://new.familysearch.org/en/action/unsec/welcome new FamilySearch.org]<br>For those who qualify for registration or already have a login for new FamilySearch.  

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