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==Online Records== | ==Online Records== | ||
*'''1560-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473011|Mexico Baptisms, 1560-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/mexico-baptism-index-1560-1950 Findmypast] ($) [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30039/mexico-baptisms-1560-1950?s=275764761 at MyHeritage] ($)''<br> | |||
*'''1560-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473011|Mexico Baptisms, 1560-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1570-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473012|Mexico Marriages, 1570-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/mexico-marriage-index-1570-1950 at Findmypast] ($) [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30040/mexico-marriages-1570-1950?s=275764761 at MyHeritage] ($)'' <br> | ||
''Also at: [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/mexico-baptism-index-1560-1950 Findmypast] ($) [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30039/mexico-baptisms-1560-1950?s=275764761 at MyHeritage] ($)''<br> | *'''1680-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1473013|Mexico Deaths, 1680-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/mexico-death-index-1680-1940 at Findmypast] ($) [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30041/mexico-deaths-1680-1940?s=275764761 at MyHertiage] ($)''<br> | ||
*'''1570-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473012|Mexico Marriages, 1570-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
''Also at: [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/mexico-marriage-index-1570-1950 at Findmypast] ($) [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30040/mexico-marriages-1570-1950?s=275764761 at MyHeritage] ($)'' <br> | '''Specific Dioceses'''<br> | ||
*'''1680-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1473013|Mexico Deaths, 1680-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
''Also at: [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/mexico-death-index-1680-1940 at Findmypast] ($) [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30041/mexico-deaths-1680-1940?s=275764761 at MyHertiage] ($)''<br> | |||
*'''1600-1899''' [http://www.guadalajaradispensas.com/p/search-tips.html Guadalajara Marriage Dispensation Index] at Guadalajara Dispensas. Lists of names extracted from the marriage dispensations from the Diocesan Archive of Guadalajara. Images of this collection are found on FamilySearch. | *'''1600-1899''' [http://www.guadalajaradispensas.com/p/search-tips.html Guadalajara Marriage Dispensation Index] at Guadalajara Dispensas. Lists of names extracted from the marriage dispensations from the Diocesan Archive of Guadalajara. Images of this collection are found on FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1600-1899''' [https://www.valladoliddispensas.com/ Valladolid Dispensas]. Lists of names extracted from the marriage dispensations from the Diocesan Archive of Valladolid (now Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico). Images of this collection are found on FamilySearch. | *'''1600-1899''' [https://www.valladoliddispensas.com/ Valladolid Dispensas]. Lists of names extracted from the marriage dispensations from the Diocesan Archive of Valladolid (now Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico). Images of this collection are found on FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1760-1893''' Translated extracts of prenuptial investigations from the Archdiocese of Durango at the Rio Grande Historical Collections in the New Mexico State University Library. Digitized in two parts [https://lib.nmsu.edu/archives/documents/ahadnmpi1.pdf 1760-1799] and [https://lib.nmsu.edu/archives/documents/ahadnmpi2.pdf 1800-1893]. | *'''1760-1893''' Translated extracts of prenuptial investigations from the Archdiocese of Durango at the Rio Grande Historical Collections in the New Mexico State University Library. Digitized in two parts [https://lib.nmsu.edu/archives/documents/ahadnmpi1.pdf 1760-1799] and [https://lib.nmsu.edu/archives/documents/ahadnmpi2.pdf 1800-1893]. | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1993&cj=1&sid=l&netid=cj&o_xid=0005719356&o_lid=0005719356&o_sch=Affiliate+External UK, Foreign and Overseas Registers of British Subjects, 1628-1969]; index ($) | |||
==Denominations== | ==Denominations== | ||
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=== Catholic Church Records === | === Catholic Church Records === | ||
*The vast majority of Mexicans were Catholic and registered in the records of the local parish or diocese, known as registros parroquiales (parish registers) | *The Catholic Church, which was established in Mexico in 1527, was the primary record keeper for Mexico until civil registration started. | ||
*In 1563, the Council of Trent formalized record keeping practices that were already being followed in much of the Catholic world. Separate record books were to be maintained for baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and deaths. | |||
*The vast majority of Mexicans were Catholic and registered in the records of the local parish or diocese, known as registros parroquiales (parish registers). | |||
*The records were kept at the parish and a copy was sent to the diocesan archive for preservation. | *The records were kept at the parish and a copy was sent to the diocesan archive for preservation. | ||
* | *See [[Mexico Catholic Church Records Historical Background]] for more resources. | ||
*See [[Mexico Catholic Church Other Ecclesiastical Records]] for more resources. | |||
==== Diocese Establishment ==== | ==== Diocese Establishment ==== | ||
It is important to note that individual dioceses started documenting life events only after they were established. Each diocese began at different times, here is a list of the years some dioceses were started: | It is important to note that individual dioceses started documenting life events only after they were established. Each diocese began at different times, here is a list of the years some dioceses were started: | ||
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*''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Mexico, go to the [[Mexico Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | *''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Mexico, go to the [[Mexico Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | ||
== Information Recorded in the Records == | |||
*[[Mexico Catholic Church Baptism Records]] | |||
*[[Mexico Catholic Church Confirmation Records]] | |||
*[[Mexico Catholic Church Marriage Information Records]] | |||
*[[Mexico Catholic Church Marriage Records]] | |||
*[[Mexico Catholic Church Death Records]] | |||
=== Baptisms === | === Baptisms === | ||
*''See [[Mexico Catholic Church Baptism Records]] for more information. | |||
Children were generally baptized within a few days of birth. Baptismal records usually give the following information: | Children were generally baptized within a few days of birth. Baptismal records usually give the following information: | ||
*infant’s place and date of baptism | *infant’s place and date of baptism | ||
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*The value of the confirmation record is primarily to identify the information found in other vital records. | *The value of the confirmation record is primarily to identify the information found in other vital records. | ||
===Marriage Information Records=== | ===Marriage Information Records=== | ||
*See [[Mexico Catholic Church Matrimonial Information Records|Mexico Catholic Church Matrimonial Information Records]] for more information. | |||
Marriage information records are also known as pre-marriage investigations. Catholic couples wanting to get married in the Catholic Church had to go through an investigation process to prove that the couple was in good standing in the Church, and that they did not have any canonical impediments. The marriage information (información matrimonial) document can consist of several parts. It includes an introduction that states the intent of marriage and sometimes the date of the banns, which were opportunities for anyone to come forward and give any reasons why the couple should not be married. The marriage banns were announced on three separate occasions. | Marriage information records are also known as pre-marriage investigations. Catholic couples wanting to get married in the Catholic Church had to go through an investigation process to prove that the couple was in good standing in the Church, and that they did not have any canonical impediments. The marriage information (información matrimonial) document can consist of several parts. It includes an introduction that states the intent of marriage and sometimes the date of the banns, which were opportunities for anyone to come forward and give any reasons why the couple should not be married. The marriage banns were announced on three separate occasions. | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
Church records contain births, baptisms, confirmations, marriages, marriage information documents, deaths and burials, marriage dispensations, account books, censuses, and communion lists. Often, two or sometimes even three generations are indicated in the registers. | |||
Some church records have been lost or have deteriorated due to natural effects such as humidity, insects and more dramatic events such as fires, floods, and earthquakes. Civil and political strife have also caused the destruction of parish books. Some records were destroyed or damaged because of poor storage. However, many records that are considered lost or destroyed have simply been misplaced or misidentified. | Some church records have been lost or have deteriorated due to natural effects such as humidity, insects and more dramatic events such as fires, floods, and earthquakes. Civil and political strife have also caused the destruction of parish books. Some records were destroyed or damaged because of poor storage. However, many records that are considered lost or destroyed have simply been misplaced or misidentified. | ||
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After 1859, one should search in both church and civil records, since there may be information in one that does not appear in the other. For instance, the church records may only list the godparents, while the civil records may list the grandparents. | |||
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Often two and sometimes three generations are indicated in the registers, with personal information on the family given. | |||
== Reading the Records == | === Reading the Records === | ||
*You do not have to be fluent in Spanish to read your documents. Genealogical records usually contain a limited vocabulary. Use this [[Spanish Genealogical Word List|Spanish Genealogical Word List]] to translate the important points in the document. Handwriting skills are taught in [https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction BYU Spanish Script Tutorial]. | *You do not have to be fluent in Spanish to read your documents. Genealogical records usually contain a limited vocabulary. Use this [[Spanish Genealogical Word List|Spanish Genealogical Word List]] to translate the important points in the document. Handwriting skills are taught in [https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction BYU Spanish Script Tutorial]. | ||
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