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== What is in This Collection?  ==
This collection will include records from 1755-1976. Records may include confirmations, marriages, deaths, parish censuses, diocesan orders and decrees. The records come from parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Philippines. Original records are located in the various parish archives of the diocese.


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==Title in the Language of the Record==
=== Index and Image Visibility ===  
Filipinas, Negros Occidental, Diócesis de Bacolod, Registros Parroquiales
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=== Reading These Records === 
== Record Description ==
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:
 
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
This collection includes records from 1755-1976. Church records may contain records of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, deaths, parish censuses, diocesan orders and decrees for some parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Philippines. Original records are located in the various parish archives of the diocese.
*[https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction Script tutorial for Spanish]
 
*[https://familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lesson/570 Reading Spanish handwritten records]
== Record Content ==
=== To Browse This Collection ===
 
{{Collection Browse Link
Baptism records may contain the following information:
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| title=Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Parish Registers, 1755-1976 }}
*Name of child
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
*Name of parents
The following information may be found in these records:
*Place of birth
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*Date of birth
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*Date of baptism
'''Birth''' 
*Place of baptism
*Name, age, and gender
*Names of witnesses
*Date and place of baptism  
 
*Names of parents
Marriage records may contain the following information:
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'''Confirmation'''
*Name of groom
*Name  
*Groom’s place of birth
*Legitimacy to parents
*Groom’s age
*Names of parents
*Groom’s occupation
*Name of godfather and/or godmother
*Groom’s marital status
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*Name of groom’s father
'''Marriage'''
*Groom’s mother’s maiden name
*Names and ages of groom and bride  
*Name of bride
*Date and place of marriage
*Bride’s place of birth
*Birthplaces of groom and bride
*Bride’s age
*Groom’s parents’ names
*Bride’s father’s name
*Bride’s parents’ names
*Maiden name of bride’s mother
*Marital status of groom and bride
*Groom’s occupation
*Names of witnesses
*Names of witnesses
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'''Death'''
Death records may contain the following information:
*Name, gender, and age of deceased
 
*Date and place of death  
*Name of deceased
*Date and place of burial
*Date of death
*Marital status/name of spouse
*Place of death
*Names of parents
*Place of burial
*Names and residences of informants/witnesses
*Date of burial
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Note: The date and place of the confirmation will be at the top of the first page of the register
== How to Use the Record ==
== Collection Content ==
 
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod PPQ 12 1343 DGS 4468729 634.jpg|Baptism 1949
===Search the Collection===
Image:Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod Parish Registers PPQ 12-1343 DGS4468742 image1747.jpg|Confirmation
 
Image:Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Parish Registers, 1755-1976 PPQ 12-1343 DGS 4468731 image1808.jpg|Marriage 1942
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>
Image:Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Parish Registers, 1755-1976 PPQ 12-1343 DGS 004468733 image102.jpg|Burial 1906
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>
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⇒ Select the 'Provincia' (Province) category<br>
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
⇒ Select the 'Barangay' (Village) category<br>
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
⇒ Select the 'Parroquia' (Parish) category<br>
*Your ancestor's given name and surname
⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro y años (tomo)' (Record type and years (volume)) category which takes you to the images.<br>
*Identifying information such as residence
 
*Estimated marriage or birth year
Look at the images and compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.
*Family relationships
 
=== Search the Index ===
===Using the Information===
{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2157100 }}
 
=== View the Images ===
Examples of what to put in this section:
{{View_Images_Link | CID = 2157100
Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date.
| browse_1 = Municipality (Parish)
Use the soldier’s age and location of the military unit to find his family in census, church, and land records.  
| browse_2 = Record Type, Year Range (Volume Numbers)
Use the county code and the certificate number to obtain a copy of the original death certificate from the county.  
| browse_3 = 
 
| browse_4 = 
=== Unable to Find your Ancestor? ===  
| browse_5 = 
 
| browse_6 =  }}
Examples of what to put in this section:
{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at {{FSC|2157100|item|disp=Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Parish Registers, 1755-1976}}. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
• Check for variant spellings of the names.
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
• Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. In addition local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
• Search the records of nearby localities (or military unties, counties, parishes, etc.).
== What Do I Do Next?  ==
 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
===General Information about These Records===
*Add any new information to your records
These records may mostly be hand-written (not on type-written forms), and may be difficult to read.
*If available, check the image for additional information
 
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
== Related Websites ==
*Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information
*[http://www.bibingka.com/names/ katakigi ng.mga Apelyidong Pilipino]
*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each spouse to find a couple's birth records and parents' names
*[http://www.census.gov.ph/civilregistration/problems-and-solutions Philippine Statistics Authority]
*Use the birth date or age and the place of birth to find the family in census records. See the [[Philippines Census]] for more information
*[http://www.parishregister.co.uk/ Parish Registers – Family History before 1837]
*Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records. See the [[Philippines Land and Property]] for assistance
 
*Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family
== Related Wiki Articles ==
*Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area. For this step, it helps to compile the marriage entries for every person who has the same surname as the bride or groom; this is especially helpful if the surname is unusual
 
*Witnesses often were relatives of the parents
*[[Philippines]]
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*[[Philippines Emigration and Immigration]]
*There may be more than one person with the same name. When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
*[[Philippines Church Records]]
*For marriage and death records, your ancestors may have used shortened names or nicknames, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record
 
*Civil records are also a good source of genealogical information. If possible, you should obtain copies of both [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Philippines_Civil_Registration-_Vital_Records Civil Registration] and church records, since they do not necessarily provide the same information. For example, baptismal registers sometimes provide the names of the fathers of illegitimate children when the civil registration does not
== Contributions to this Article ==
*Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible candidates which can then be examined for matches. Or try expanding the date range; this is especially useful in searching baptismal records, as it was not unusual for a child to be baptized weeks or even months after birth
 
*Check for variants of given names, surnames, and place names. Transcription errors could occur in any handwritten record; also, it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name. Click here for a list of [[Media:SpanishNameAbbreviations.pdf|Spanish name abbreviations]]
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*Try searching the records of neighboring islands such as Guimaras and Panay.There is an excellent map [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Philippines_Genealogy showing the provinces surrounding Negros Occidental]. If you click on any of these provinces (ie. Benguet), a wiki page with additional resources is available
 
*Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return broader list of possible candidates which can then be examined for matches. Or try expanding the date range; this is especially useful in searching baptismal records, as it was not unusual for a child to be baptized weeks or even months after birth
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections ==
=== Research Helps ===
 
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Philippines Genealogy|Philippines]].
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found it. This will help you or others to find the same record again.
* [[Philippines Record Finder]]
 
== Citing This Collection ==
Keep track of records where you did not find information about your ancestor so you and others will not waste time looking through these records in the future.
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 
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A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].
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=== Citation for This Collection ===
[[pt:Filipinas, Negros Occidental, Diocese Católica Romana de Bacolod, Registros Paroquiais, (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]]
 
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.  
 
{{Collection citation| text = “Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Parish Registers, 1755-1976.” Images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2014. Citing Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod}}

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Title in the Language of the Record[edit | edit source]

Filipinas, Negros Occidental, Diócesis de Bacolod, Registros Parroquiales

Record Description[edit | edit source]

This collection includes records from 1755-1976. Church records may contain records of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, deaths, parish censuses, diocesan orders and decrees for some parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Philippines. Original records are located in the various parish archives of the diocese.

Record Content[edit | edit source]

Baptism records may contain the following information:

  • Name of child
  • Name of parents
  • Place of birth
  • Date of birth
  • Date of baptism
  • Place of baptism
  • Names of witnesses

Marriage records may contain the following information:

  • Name of groom
  • Groom’s place of birth
  • Groom’s age
  • Groom’s occupation
  • Groom’s marital status
  • Name of groom’s father
  • Groom’s mother’s maiden name
  • Name of bride
  • Bride’s place of birth
  • Bride’s age
  • Bride’s father’s name
  • Maiden name of bride’s mother
  • Names of witnesses

Death records may contain the following information:

  • Name of deceased
  • Date of death
  • Place of death
  • Place of burial
  • Date of burial

How to Use the Record[edit | edit source]

Template:Incomplete Section

Search the Collection[edit | edit source]

To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page
⇒ Select the 'Provincia' (Province) category
⇒ Select the 'Barangay' (Village) category
⇒ Select the 'Parroquia' (Parish) category
⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro y años (tomo)' (Record type and years (volume)) category which takes you to the images.

Look at the images and compare the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Using the Information[edit | edit source]

Examples of what to put in this section: • Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date. • Use the soldier’s age and location of the military unit to find his family in census, church, and land records. • Use the county code and the certificate number to obtain a copy of the original death certificate from the county.

Unable to Find your Ancestor?[edit | edit source]

Examples of what to put in this section: • Check for variant spellings of the names. • Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. In addition local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. • Search the records of nearby localities (or military unties, counties, parishes, etc.).

General Information about These Records[edit | edit source]

These records may mostly be hand-written (not on type-written forms), and may be difficult to read.

Related Websites[edit | edit source]

Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

Contributions to this Article[edit | edit source]

Template:Contributor invite

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections[edit | edit source]

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found it. This will help you or others to find the same record again.

Keep track of records where you did not find information about your ancestor so you and others will not waste time looking through these records in the future.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.

Citation for This Collection[edit | edit source]

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.