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While probate records are one of the most accurate sources of genealogical evidence, they must be used with some caution. In Mexico the priest or notary public would record the will. These wills can be found in several places such as the notarial records, parish death records, or municipio court records. | While probate records are one of the most accurate sources of genealogical evidence, they must be used with some caution. In Mexico the priest or notary public would record the will. These wills can be found in several places such as the notarial records, parish death records, or municipio court records. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library does have the '''vínculos''' (entailed estates) for the late colonial period. These records include bonds and miscellaneous information on heirs, such as names, dates, relationships, residences, genealogies from three to seven generations, biographical information arising from property disputes, boundary adjustments, and rights to use Indian labor. The following publication contains this information: | ||
*''Vínculos, 1700–1800'' ''(Entails, 1700–1800).'' México D.F.: Departamento Agrario, Archivo General de la Nación, 1953. (On 184 FS Library films beginning with 0034613). Indexed. | *''Vínculos, 1700–1800'' ''(Entails, 1700–1800).'' México D.F.: Departamento Agrario, Archivo General de la Nación, 1953. (On 184 FS Library films beginning with 0034613). Indexed. | ||
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