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=== Major Databases === | === Major Databases === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has several sources that contain information that has been researched or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
'''International Genealogical Index (IGI).''' The index provides names and vital information for millions of deceased persons who lived in Mexico. This valuable research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage date information. The index for Mexico includes names extracted from parish registers by volunteers and names submitted by other researchers. | '''International Genealogical Index (IGI).''' The index provides names and vital information for millions of deceased persons who lived in Mexico. This valuable research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage date information. The index for Mexico includes names extracted from parish registers by volunteers and names submitted by other researchers. | ||
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This is a [http://mexicoigibatchnumbers.wetpaint.com/ website] for Mexico IGI batch numbers listed by towns within each state of Mexico. This site is a work in progress. | This is a [http://mexicoigibatchnumbers.wetpaint.com/ website] for Mexico IGI batch numbers listed by towns within each state of Mexico. This site is a work in progress. | ||
'''Ancestral File.''' This file, which is part of FamilySearch, contains family history information, linked in family groups and pedigrees, that has been submitted to the | '''Ancestral File.''' This file, which is part of FamilySearch, contains family history information, linked in family groups and pedigrees, that has been submitted to the FamilySearch Library since 1979. As of 1992 the file contains the names of millions of persons, including thousands of Mexican families. Ancestral File can print pedigree charts, family group records, and individual summary sheets for any person in the file. | ||
'''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Mexican families. There are two major sections in this collection: the "Archive Section" and the "Patrons Section." The film numbers for both sections are listed in the "Author/Title" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under family group records collection. | '''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Mexican families. There are two major sections in this collection: the "Archive Section" and the "Patrons Section." The film numbers for both sections are listed in the "Author/Title" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under family group records collection. | ||
=== | === FamilySearch Library Collections === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has collections of genealogical material that include Mexican families. This material includes published and unpublished family histories and lineages. | ||
One large collection of genealogical material was begun by Alberto García Carraffa, and continued by Endika de Mogrobejo: | One large collection of genealogical material was begun by Alberto García Carraffa, and continued by Endika de Mogrobejo: | ||
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Some Mexican families have produced histories that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | Some Mexican families have produced histories that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has a limited number of published Mexican family histories. Copies at the FamilySearch Library are listed in the '''Surname Search''' of the FamilySearch Catalog. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the catalog; only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included. | ||
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