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== Research resources == | == Research resources == | ||
If you are brand new to family history research, it would be advisable to start with a free online introductory class from [http://is.byu.edu/site/courses/free.cfm BYU Independent Study]. [https://familysearch.org | If you are brand new to family history research, it would be advisable to start with a free online introductory class from [http://is.byu.edu/site/courses/free.cfm BYU Independent Study]. [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Mexico FamilySearch Wiki]: Patterned after Wikipedia this online library is community based where everyone can share something to assist in genealogical research. There are many articles on basic genealogical research and several that are specific to research in Mexico. | ||
[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/LatinAmerica/Mexico.pdf Brigham Young University research outline for Mexico] available in PDF form is a collection of articles and useful resources for those conducting genealogical research in Mexico. | [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/LatinAmerica/Mexico.pdf Brigham Young University research outline for Mexico] available in PDF form is a collection of articles and useful resources for those conducting genealogical research in Mexico. | ||
An excellent book for the beginning researcher in Mexico is {{ | An excellent book for the beginning researcher in Mexico is {{FSC|1376457|title-id|disp= Finding your Mexican Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide}} by George R. and Peggy H. Ryskamp (Provo, UT: Ancestry Pub., 2007), FS Library INTL Book 972 D27r. | ||
You may also want to consider the following book that has been designed for both beginning and intermediate researchers in all Hispanic countries. {{ | You may also want to consider the following book that has been designed for both beginning and intermediate researchers in all Hispanic countries. {{FSC|783743|title-id|disp=Finding Your Hispanic Roots}} by George R. Ryskamp (Baltimore: MD, 1997), FS Library INTL Book 946 D27r. | ||
== Language resources == | == Language resources == | ||
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Deciphering the records is crucial to having success in Hispanic research. The following resources will help you to read your document and translate it correctly. | Deciphering the records is crucial to having success in Hispanic research. The following resources will help you to read your document and translate it correctly. | ||
The [[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] contains a list of many of the most common words you might find in Spanish records. If you don’t find the word you’re looking for in the word list, you should consult a Spanish-English dictionary. {{ | The [[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] contains a list of many of the most common words you might find in Spanish records. If you don’t find the word you’re looking for in the word list, you should consult a Spanish-English dictionary. {{FSC|238819|item|disp=Cassell's Spanish-English, English-Spanish Dictionary}}. New York: Macmillan Publishers, 1978. (FS Library book 463.21 C272c 1978.) | ||
Websites like [http://translate.google.com/ Google Translate] are also good sources for translating records from Spanish to English. Please beware that any word for word translation prepared by a computer program is likely to have some errors! | Websites like [http://translate.google.com/ Google Translate] are also good sources for translating records from Spanish to English. Please beware that any word for word translation prepared by a computer program is likely to have some errors! | ||
=== Handwriting === | === Handwriting === | ||
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Reading Spanish handwriting can be a challenge for a beginner but with practice your speed and ability to read the records will improve. The following resources will provide you with instruction and tips to help you read Spanish handwritten records. | Reading Spanish handwriting can be a challenge for a beginner but with practice your speed and ability to read the records will improve. The following resources will provide you with instruction and tips to help you read Spanish handwritten records. | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?q=Reading%20Spanish%20Handwritten%20Records Reading Spanish Handwritten Records] is a series of three classes you can view online. In the [https://www.familysearch.org/ | [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?q=Reading%20Spanish%20Handwritten%20Records Reading Spanish Handwritten Records] is a series of three classes you can view online. In the [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/paleogra-what-deciphering-spanish-handwriting-spanish-alphabet lesson 1] you will learn about the Spanish alphabet. In [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/paleogra-what-deciphering-spanish-handwriting-spanish-dates lesson 2] you learn to recognize names, key words, and dates. In [https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/paleogra-what-deciphering-spanish-handwriting-spanish-records lesson 3] you will explore reading various types of Spanish records. | ||
The [https://script.byu.edu/ | The [https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction Script Tutorial] website sponsored by the Center for Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University contains exercise, samples, abbreviations, and lists of names and surnames to guide you as you learn to read Spanish handwriting. | ||
== Need extra help? == | == Need extra help? == | ||
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[https://www.facebook.com/MexicoGenealogyResearch Mexico Genealogy Research] is another FamilySearch research community page on Facebook where you can post questions and upload images of documents. The majority of the posts on this page are in Spanish but you are welcome to post on the page in English. Be sure to click like on the page on your first visit so you can receive information and updates from the page in your news feed. | [https://www.facebook.com/MexicoGenealogyResearch Mexico Genealogy Research] is another FamilySearch research community page on Facebook where you can post questions and upload images of documents. The majority of the posts on this page are in Spanish but you are welcome to post on the page in English. Be sure to click like on the page on your first visit so you can receive information and updates from the page in your news feed. | ||
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[[Category:Mexico Research Guidance]] | [[Category:Mexico Research Guidance]] | ||
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