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| title_language = Registros Parroquiales de la Iglesia Católica en el Estado de Baja California y en el Estado de Baja California Sur, México. | | title_language = Registros Parroquiales de la Iglesia Católica en el Estado de Baja California y en el Estado de Baja California Sur, México. | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection covers church records from parishes in Baja California and Baja California Sur for the years 1750 to 1984. | This collection covers church records from parishes in Baja California and Baja California Sur for the years 1750 to 1984. | ||
Often in Catholic Church records, separate books were kept for baptisms, confirmations, marriage information documents, marriages, and deaths. However, in smaller areas, all records may be recorded on one register. In larger parishes a separate book was usually maintained for confirmations, while in smaller parishes the confirmations may have been included with the baptisms. In larger parishes, most of the marriage banns (informaciones matrimoniales) may be registered separately. In smaller parishes, these records were included in the marriage entry or the confirmations may have been included with the baptisms or even with marriages. In larger parishes, a separate book of confirmations was usually maintained. | Often in Catholic Church records, separate books were kept for baptisms, confirmations, marriage information documents, marriages, and deaths. However, in smaller areas, all records may be recorded on one register. In larger parishes a separate book was usually maintained for confirmations, while in smaller parishes the confirmations may have been included with the baptisms. In larger parishes, most of the marriage banns (informaciones matrimoniales) may be registered separately. In smaller parishes, these records were included in the marriage entry or the confirmations may have been included with the baptisms or even with marriages. In larger parishes, a separate book of confirmations was usually maintained. <br> <br> | ||
These records are in relatively fair condition, except for some older records that may be damaged and therefore hard to read or missing some information. Most of the older records are handwritten in narrative style and follow a common text with some variations depending on the style used by the priest. Newer records are handwritten in formatted registers; some are even written in ledger style registers. | These records are in relatively fair condition, except for some older records that may be damaged and therefore hard to read or missing some information. Most of the older records are handwritten in narrative style and follow a common text with some variations depending on the style used by the priest. Newer records are handwritten in formatted registers; some are even written in ledger style registers. | ||
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=== Reading These Records === | === Reading These Records === | ||
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading | These records are written in Spanish. For help reading these records see the following guides: | ||
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | *[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[https://script.byu.edu/ | *[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx BYU Spanish Script Tutorial] | ||
FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | *FamilySearch Learning Center videos: | ||
* | **[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/en/FamilySearch/Handwriting/Spanish/lesson1/player.html Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1] | ||
**[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/en/FamilySearch/Handwriting/Spanish/lesson2/player.html Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2] | |||
If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records: | If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records: | ||
*[https:// | *[https://familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/421 Registros Civiles y Parroquiales] – Spanish | ||
=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
{{Collection Browse Link | {{Collection Browse Link | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information is usually found in these records: | The following information is usually found in these records: | ||
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*Name of spouse or parents | *Name of spouse or parents | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
For additional details about these records and help using them see [[Mexico Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | For additional details about these records and help using them see [[Mexico Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | ||
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Image:Baja California Baptism record004400834 00062.jpg|1891 Baptism Record | Image:Baja California Baptism record004400834 00062.jpg|1891 Baptism Record | ||
Image:Mexico | Image:Mexico Baja California Catholic Church Records Marriage.jpg|1918 Marriage Record | ||
Image:Mexico | Image:Mexico Baja California Catholic Church Records Death.jpg|1878 Death Record | ||
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=== Coverage Table === | === Coverage Table === | ||
As of 5 June 2015 this collection contained the following records. | As of 5 June 2015 this collection contained the following records. | ||
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== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before | Before using this collection it is helpful to know: | ||
*Your ancestor's given name and surname | *Your ancestor's given name and surname | ||
*Identifying information such as residence | *Identifying information such as residence | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | *Add any new information to your records | ||
*Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined | *Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined | ||
*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in | *Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1307314?collectionNameFilter=true 1930, Mexico National Census]. The census can help you find if your ancestors were married civilly or by the Catholic Church or both. Then you can proceed looking in those records for more information | ||
*Compile information for every person who has the same surname as your ancestor; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual | *Compile information for every person who has the same surname as your ancestor; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent | *Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent | ||
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference | *Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section [[#Citing This Collection|Citing This Collection]] for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*[[Mexico, Baja California and Baja California Sur, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records]] are also a good substitute when church records of births, marriages, and deaths cannot be found or are unavailable | *[[Mexico, Baja California and Baja California Sur, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records]] are also a good substitute when church records of births, marriages, and deaths cannot be found or are unavailable | ||
*A useful Coverage Table for Mexico Baptisms is available in the wiki article [[Mexico Baptisms, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | *A useful Coverage Table for Mexico Baptisms is available in the wiki article [[Mexico Baptisms, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
*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 [ | *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 [http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/FHD/Community/en/FamilySearch/Handwriting/Spanish/Lesson2/SpanishNameAbbreviations.pdf Spanish name abbreviations] | ||
*New information is constantly being indexed, microfilmed or updated. Periodically check back to see if your ancestor’s records have been added. You can see if the area you’ve been looking in has been recently updated by going to [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list Historical Records Collections]. Watch for an asterisk for recently added or updated records | |||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]. | ||
* [[Mexico Record Finder]] | * [[Mexico Record Finder|Record Finder]] | ||
* [[Mexico Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Mexico Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
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For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Mexico-Baja-California-and-Baja-California-Sur-Catholic-Church-Records-1750-1984-known-issues&lang=en article]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | |||
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== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
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. | 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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| Record Type: | Church |
| Collection years: | 1750-1984 |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Title in the Language: | Registros Parroquiales de la Iglesia Católica en el Estado de Baja California y en el Estado de Baja California Sur, México. |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection covers church records from parishes in Baja California and Baja California Sur for the years 1750 to 1984.
Often in Catholic Church records, separate books were kept for baptisms, confirmations, marriage information documents, marriages, and deaths. However, in smaller areas, all records may be recorded on one register. In larger parishes a separate book was usually maintained for confirmations, while in smaller parishes the confirmations may have been included with the baptisms. In larger parishes, most of the marriage banns (informaciones matrimoniales) may be registered separately. In smaller parishes, these records were included in the marriage entry or the confirmations may have been included with the baptisms or even with marriages. In larger parishes, a separate book of confirmations was usually maintained.
These records are in relatively fair condition, except for some older records that may be damaged and therefore hard to read or missing some information. Most of the older records are handwritten in narrative style and follow a common text with some variations depending on the style used by the priest. Newer records are handwritten in formatted registers; some are even written in ledger style registers.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.
Reading These Records[edit | edit source]
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading these records see the following guides:
- Spanish Genealogical Word List
- BYU Spanish Script Tutorial
- FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
- Registros Civiles y Parroquiales – Spanish
To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
| You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Mexico, Baja California and Baja California Sur, Catholic Church Records, 1750-1984. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information is usually found in these records:
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Baptism
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Marriage
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Burial
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Collection Content[edit | edit source]
For additional details about these records and help using them see Mexico Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
1891 Baptism Record
- Mexico Baja California Catholic Church Records Marriage.jpg
1918 Marriage Record
- Mexico Baja California Catholic Church Records Death.jpg
1878 Death Record
Coverage Table[edit | edit source]
As of 5 June 2015 this collection contained the following records.
| Event | State | City | Parish | Start Year | End Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptism | Baja California | La Paz | Nuestra Señora de la Paz | 1762 | 1899 | 14,565 |
| Baptism | Baja California | San Antonio | San Antonio de Padua | 1809 | 1894 | 8,698 |
| Baptism | Baja California | Todos Santos | Nuestra Señora del Pilar | 1835 | 1836 | 46 |
| Marriage | Baja California | La Paz | Nuestra Señora de la Paz | 1882 | 1924 | 6 |
| Marriage | Baja California | San Antonio | San Antonio de Padua | 1809 | 1825 | 2 |
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before using this collection it is helpful to know:
- Your ancestor's given name and surname
- Identifying information such as residence
- Estimated marriage or birth year
- Family relationships
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:- Select City or Town
- Select Parish
- Select Record Type and Years to view the images
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
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 research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add any new information to your records
- Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
- Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in 1930, Mexico National Census. The census can help you find if your ancestors were married civilly or by the Catholic Church or both. Then you can proceed looking in those records for more information
- Compile information for every person who has the same surname as your ancestor; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
- Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent
- Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing This Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Mexico, Baja California and Baja California Sur, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records are also a good substitute when church records of births, marriages, and deaths cannot be found or are unavailable
- A useful Coverage Table for Mexico Baptisms is available in the wiki article Mexico Baptisms, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records
- 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 Spanish name abbreviations
- New information is constantly being indexed, microfilmed or updated. Periodically check back to see if your ancestor’s records have been added. You can see if the area you’ve been looking in has been recently updated by going to Historical Records Collections. Watch for an asterisk for recently added or updated records
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Mexico.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |
How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki?[edit | edit source]
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