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Download a copy of the [[Media:LWGSpanish.pdf|Spanish letter writing guide]]. You may want to write for genealogical information from Spain or Latin America if you cannot find the records you need at the Family History Library. These instructions will help you prepare a letter requesting genealogical information from Spanish-speaking countries. Please note, however, that many records from Spain and Latin America have been microfilmed and are available through the Family History Library. Before you write for information, check the FamilySearch Catalog to see if the records you need are available on microfilm. Also, check the records of surrounding towns and parishes to see if there are any other records which may help you.  
Download a copy of the [[Media:LWGSpanish.pdf|Spanish letter writing guide]]. You may want to write for genealogical information from Spain or Latin America if you cannot find the records you need at the FamilySearch Library. These instructions will help you prepare a letter requesting genealogical information from Spanish-speaking countries. Please note, however, that many records from Spain and Latin America have been microfilmed and are available through the FamilySearch Library. Before you write for information, check the FamilySearch Catalog to see if the records you need are available on microfilm. Also, check the records of surrounding towns and parishes to see if there are any other records which may help you.  


Letters written in Spanish have a greater chance of receiving a reply than those written in English. Spain has good response to correspondence, but receiving an answer may be difficult because of problems with the mail. In Latin America frequent mail strikes result in letters getting lost.  
Letters written in Spanish have a greater chance of receiving a reply than those written in English. Spain has good response to correspondence, but receiving an answer may be difficult because of problems with the mail. In Latin America frequent mail strikes result in letters getting lost.  


== '''BEFORE YOU WRITE'''  ==
==Before You Write ==


Before you write a letter to obtain family history information, you should do two things:  
Before you write a letter to obtain family history information, you should do two things:  
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•'''Determine exactly where your ancestor was born, married, or died.''' Because most genealogical records were recorded locally, you will need to know the specific locality where your ancestor was born, married, died, or resided for a given time. See the [[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]] Wiki article for help in finding home towns.  
•'''Determine exactly where your ancestor was born, married, or died.''' Because most genealogical records were recorded locally, you will need to know the specific locality where your ancestor was born, married, died, or resided for a given time. See the [[Tracing Immigrant Origins|Tracing Immigrant Origins]] Wiki article for help in finding home towns.  


•'''Determine where records from your ancestor’s home parish are stored today.''' When you have a locality name, use a gazetteer to determine whether the name is a village, parish, city, district, county, or province and which parish serves your ancestor’s locality. Parish record books in which the most recent entry is older than 90 years are generally sent to provincial archives.  
•'''Determine where records from your ancestor’s home parish are stored today.''' When you have a locality name, use a gazetteer to determine whether the name is a village, parish, city, district, county, or province and which parish serves your ancestor’s locality. Parish record books in which the most recent entry is older than 90 years are generally sent to provincial archives.


== '''RESEARCH BY MAIL'''  ==
== Research by Mail==


Letters for genealogical information in Spanish-speaking countries will generally be written to a local Catholic parish, diocese, or archdiocese, or to local or central government archives.  
Letters for genealogical information in Spanish-speaking countries will generally be written to a local Catholic parish, diocese, or archdiocese, or to local or central government archives.  
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Postal codes, similar to United States zip codes, are used in Spain and in some Latin American countries. Put the postal code before the city. If you don’t have the postal code, send the letter without the code.
Postal codes, similar to United States zip codes, are used in Spain and in some Latin American countries. Put the postal code before the city. If you don’t have the postal code, send the letter without the code.


<br>'''How to Send Return Postage and Money'''
==How to Send Money==


In your letter indicate that you will pay for research time, copies, and services. You can pay for the return postage by buying international reply coupons, which are vouchers for stamps; include at least two coupons. You may purchase these coupons from any United States post office.  
In your letter indicate that you will pay for research time, copies, and services.  


When writing to a state archive or a local civil registration office, '''do not send money'''in your first letter. Request that they advise you of their fees and the best way to send money.  
*When writing to a state archive or a local civil registration office, '''do not send money''' in your first letter. Request that they advise you of their fees and the best way to send money. Usually they will ask that you deposit money in an account and provide the account number. You can arrange for that deposit through [https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/send-money/app/start '''Western Union'''] or [https://secure.moneygram.com/mgo/us/en/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8rnfBRB3EiwAhrhBGoKue987mIxquMVZxw1pI7O_27Gznad2GJaB4C48LjkNkQFp5vlgEhoCZNEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds '''MoneyGram'''.]
*Another recommended method:  Simply telephone Ruesch International Financial. There is a $2 service charge. Have the check made payable to the organization you are contacting. Ruesch will give you a transaction number to write on your own payment check to them. Send the payment to:


When writing to the local parish, send a donation of $5.00 to $10.00 and express a desire to make further donations as their services are needed. U.S. currency is most convenient for the recipient or you can send a cashier’s check from your local bank made payable to: Parroquia de (locality). It is advisable to tape your payment check or currency to the inside of the letter.<br>
::Ruesch International Financial Services
::International Division, 10th floor
::1350 Eye Street N.W.
::Washington, DC 20005
:When they receive your payment, Ruesch will promptly send you a foreign currency draft (check) you can mail to Europe or Latin America
*When writing to the local parish, send a donation of $10.00 to $15.00 and express a desire to make further donations as their services are needed.  




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== '''HOW TO WRITE A LETTER IN SPANISH'''  ==
== How to Write a Letter in Spanish ==


Your letter should include:  
Your letter should include:  
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== '''FOLLOW-UP'''  ==
== Follow Up==
When you receive a reply, send a note of thanks or acknowledgment. You may wish to do this in a follow-up letter requesting further information. Refer by date to your earlier letters and their return letters. If they have assigned you a reference number, include that number as well.  
When you receive a reply, send a note of thanks or acknowledgment. You may wish to do this in a follow-up letter requesting further information. Refer by date to your earlier letters and their return letters. If they have assigned you a reference number, include that number as well.  


Use Spanish-English dictionaries to help you understand the reply. Sometimes you can hire accredited genealogists to translate for you.  
Use Spanish-English dictionaries to help you understand the reply. Sometimes you can hire accredited genealogists to translate for you.  


If you do not receive an answer, write again and include a copy of your first letter. Do not send more money unless you verify that your first letter did not arrive.  
If you do not receive an answer, write again and include a copy of your first letter. Do not send more money unless you verify that your first letter did not arrive.


==English-Spanish Phrases==
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|For my family research I need information from the Jewish records of births, marriages, and deaths from your community. Do you know where such records were kept and where they are presently located? I would appreciate any information you could send me.
For my family research I need information from the Jewish records of births, marriages, and deaths from your community. Do you know where such records were kept and where they are presently located? I would appreciate any information you could send me.
|En mi investigación familiar me veo en la necesidad de indagar información acerca de nacimientos, matrimonios y defunciones de los registros judíos de su localidad. ¿Tiene usted conocimiento de dónde se guardaban tales registros y de dónde puedo localizarlos actualmente? Le agradezco de antemano la información que pueda suministrarme.
|En mi investigación familiar me veo en la necesidad de indagar información acerca de nacimientos, matrimonios y defunciones de los registros judíos de su localidad. ¿Tiene usted conocimiento de dónde se guardaban tales registros y de dónde puedo localizarlos actualmente? Le agradezco de antemano la información que pueda suministrarme.


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If you are unable to do this research for me, please recommend a local researcher that I could hire for this purpose (if possible someone who speaks some English).
If you are unable to do this research for me, please recommend a local researcher that I could hire for this purpose (if possible someone who speaks some English).
|De no ser posible que usted realice esta investigación, le agradecería que me recomiende una persona de su localidad, si es posible, alguien que hable ingles, que haga este tipo de investigaciones y con la cual yo pueda poneme en contacto.
|De no ser posible que usted realice esta investigación, le agradecería que me recomiende una persona de su localidad, si es posible, alguien que hable ingles, que haga este tipo de investigaciones y con la cual yo pueda ponerme en contacto.
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|Gracias por la información que me ha enviado, ya que ha sido una ayuda valiosa en mi investigación.
|Gracias por la información que me ha enviado, ya que ha sido una ayuda valiosa en mi investigación.
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|I need further information about one of the individuals you mentioned in your letter, (fill in name). I thank you for the additional information that you may be able to provide about this person.
I need further information about one of the individuals you mentioned in your letter, (fill in name). I thank you for the additional information that you may be able to provide about this person.
|Me encuentro con la necesidad de recabar más información acerca de una de las personas que usted mencionó en su carta, (fill in name). Le agradecería cualquier información adicional que pudiera facilitarme sobre esta persona.
|Me encuentro con la necesidad de recabar más información acerca de una de las personas que usted mencionó en su carta, (fill in name). Le agradecería cualquier información adicional que pudiera facilitarme sobre esta persona.
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have already received from you the following information about this person:
I have already received from you the following information about this person:
|He recibido de usted la siguiente información acerca de esta persona:
|He recibido de usted la siguiente información acerca de esta persona:
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===EXAMPLE LETTER===
===Example Letter===


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'''Date'''
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::::::::::::::::20 de julio de 1993
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|'''Addressee'''
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Oficina del Registro Civil<br>
42009 Pachuca, Hidalgo<br>
MÉXICO<br>


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|'''Greeting'''
|Estimado Señor:
<br>


Date 20 de julio de 1993
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Addressee Oficina del Registro Civil
|'''Introduction'''
42009 Pachuca, Hidalgo MÉXICO
|La siguiente persona es mi antepasado que nació en Pachuca. Le proporcionaré toda la información que tengo de él.
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|'''Biographical Information'''


Greeting Estimado Señor:
|Nombres de pila y apellidos: Francisco Paulo Morales Velásquez Fecha de bautismo: 2 de abril de 1889<br>
Lugar de bautismo: Pachuca, Hidalgo, México <br>
Apellido de soltera de la esposa: María Lauriana Gómez Fecha de casamiento: 18 de diciembre de 1921<br>
Lugar de casamiento: Tochimilco, Hidalgo, México <br>
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'''Genealogical Request'''
|Le agradecería que me enviara una copia literal de la partida de nacimiento de esta persona.


Introduction La siguiente persona es mi antepasado que nació en Pachuca. Le proporcionaré toda la información que tengo de él.
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|'''Referral Requests'''
Biographical Information
|Si no tiene a su disposición estos registros, le agradecería que me suministrara información acerca de adónde puedo dirigirme para solicitarlos.
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Nombres de pila y apellidos: Francisco Paulo Morales Velásquez Fecha de bautismo: 2 de abril de 1889
Lugar de bautismo: Pachuca, Hidalgo, México
Apellido de soltera de la esposa: María Lauriana Gómez Fecha de casamiento: 18 de diciembre de 1921
Lugar de casamiento: Tochimilco, Hidalgo, México


|'''Payment'''
|Le agradecería que me hiciera saber el costo de sus servicios y la mejor forma de remitirle el pago por los mismos.
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|'''Closing'''
|Le agradezco de antemano la atención, el servicio y la colaboración que me ha brindado.


Genealogical Request
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�Le agradecería que me enviara una copia literal de la partida de nacimiento de esta persona.
|'''Signature'''
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::::::::::::::::Atentamente,
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|'''Return Address'''


 
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::::::::::::::::Jane Doe<br>
Referral Requests
::::::::::::::::67 Q Street <br>
�Si no tiene a su disposición estos registros, le agradecería que me suministrara información acerca de adónde puedo dirigirme para solicitarlos.
::::::::::::::::Salt Lake City, UT 84103 USA <br>
 
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Payment Le agradecería que me hiciera saber el costo de sus servicios y la mejor forma de remitirle el pago por los mismos.
 
 
Closing Le agradezco de antemano la atención, el servicio y la colaboración que me ha brindado.
 
Signature Atentamente,
 
 
 
Return Address
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Jane Doe 67 Q Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103 USA
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