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== 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.
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.


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
== Title in the Language of the Records  ==
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=== Reading These Records ===  
Registros Parroquiales de la Iglesia Católica en el Estado de Baja California y en el Estado de Baja California Sur, México.
These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:
 
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]  
== What is in the Collection? ==
*[https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction BYU Spanish Script Tutorial]  
 
FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
[[Image:Ensenada Grande.jpg|thumb|right|Ensenada Grande.jpg]] [[Image:Baja California.jpg|thumb|right|Baja California.jpg]]  
*{{LearningCenter2|570|Reading Spanish Handwriting}}
 
If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:
This collection covers church records from parishes in Baja California and Baja California Sur for the years 1750 to 1984. The records are in Spanish. 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. Similarly, marriage information documents may have been included with marriages. 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. In smaller parishes, the confirmations may have been included with the baptisms or even with marriages. In larger parishes, a separate book of confirmations was usually maintained.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/registros-civiles-y-parroquiales Registros Civiles y Parroquiales] – Spanish
 
=== To Browse This Collection ===
These records are in relatively fair condition, with the exception of 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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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== Coverage Table ==
The following information is usually found in these records:
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'''Baptism'''
*Name of child
*Date of baptism
*Parent's names
*Legitimacy
*Date of birth
*Place of baptism
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'''Marriage'''
*Name of bride and groom
*Their ages
*Residence and birthplace
*Date of marriage
*Parent's names
*Place of marriage
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'''Burial'''
*Name of deceased
*Date of death or burial
*Age
*Residence
*Name of spouse or parents
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== Collection Content ==
For additional details about these records and help using them see [[Mexico Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]].
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:Baja California Baptism record004400834 00062.jpg|1891 Baptism Record
Image:Mexico, Baja California Catholic Church Marriages 1875 DGS 4057336 img 832.jpg|1875 Marriages
Image:Mexico, Baja California Catholic Church Deaths 1854 DGS 4057336 img 973.jpg|1854 Deaths
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=== 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? ==
== Collection Contents ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Your ancestor's given name and surname
Most '''baptismal records''' contain:
*Identifying information such as residence
 
*Estimated marriage or birth year
*Date of baptism
*Family relationships
*Place of the event and usually the parish saint name
=== Search the Index ===
*Name of the person being baptized
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*Names of the parents
=== View the Images ===
*Age of the person being baptized or the person’s birth date
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*Legitimacy
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| browse_2 = Parish
*Sometimes the person’s race
| browse_3 = Record Type and Years
 
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Most '''marriage records''' contain: <gallery>
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
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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]].
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== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Date of marriage
*Add any new information to your records
*Place of the event and usually the parish saint name  
*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
*Names of the betrothed
*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in {{RecordSearch|1307314|Mexico National Census, 1930}}. 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
*Names of the parents
*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
*Names of the witnesses
*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
*Ages and marital statuses of the betrothed
*Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference
*Places of origin and residence of the betrothed and sometimes that of the parents
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*Legitimacy of the betrothed
*[[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
*Sometimes the race of the betrothed
*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 [[Media:SpanishNameAbbreviations.pdf|Spanish name abbreviations]]
Most '''burial or death records''' contain:<gallery>
=== Research Helps ===
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The following articles will help you research your family in [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]].
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* [[Mexico Record Finder]]
 
* [[Mexico Research Tips and Strategies]]
*Date of death or burial
== Known Issues ==
*Place of burial or death
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*Name of the deceased person
== Citing This Collection ==
*Sometimes the names of the parents or the spouse, if the deceased was married
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.
*Age of the deceased person at time of death
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*Place of residence or origin of the deceased person
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*Sometimes the race of the deceased
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== How Do I Search the Collection? ==
[[Category:Baja California Sur (Mexico) FamilySearch Historical Records]]
 
'''To browse the collection by image''':<br> ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒ Select the "City or Town " <br> ⇒ Select the "Parish" <br> ⇒ Select the "Record Type and Years" which takes you to the images.<br>
 
Search the collection by image comparing 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.
 
== For Help Reading These Records ==
 
These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records, see the following resources:
 
*[[Mexico Language and Languages]]
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
*[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx BYU Spanish Script Tutorial]
*FamilySearch Learning Center videos:
**[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-spanish-handwritten-records-lesson-1-the-spanish-alphabet/217 Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 1]
**[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-spanish-handwritten-records-lesson-2-words-and-dates/218 Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 2]
**[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/reading-spanish-handwritten-records-lesson-3-reading-spanish-records/220 Reading Spanish Handwritten Records, Lesson 3]
 
== Other Searches ==
 
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== Surrounding Localities ==
 
Unable to find your ancestor? Try looking through records in the surrounding localities. Baja California shares a small part of its northeastern border with [[Sonora]] and its northern border with [[California Genealogy|California]]. Baja California Sur is surrounded by water excepting the northern border it shares with Baja California.
 
== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
 
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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.
 
== Related Websites  ==
 
*[[Baja California Maps]]  
*[[Baja California History]]
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
*[[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]  
*[[Baja California]]
*[[Baja California Sur]]
*[[Mexico Church Records]]  
*[[Mexico Church History]]
 
== How You Can Contribute ==
 
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== Citing this Collection ==
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
 
 
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Record Description
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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Catholic Church Parishes, Baja California and Baja California Sur


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. 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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

Reading These Records

These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:

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:

To Browse This Collection

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?

The following information is usually found in these records:

Baptism

  • Name of child
  • Date of baptism
  • Parent's names
  • Legitimacy
  • Date of birth
  • Place of baptism

Marriage

  • Name of bride and groom
  • Their ages
  • Residence and birthplace
  • Date of marriage
  • Parent's names
  • Place of marriage

Burial

  • Name of deceased
  • Date of death or burial
  • Age
  • Residence
  • Name of spouse or parents

Collection Content

For additional details about these records and help using them see Mexico Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Sample Images

  • 1891 Baptism Record

    1891 Baptism Record

  • 1875 Marriages

    1875 Marriages

  • 1854 Deaths

    1854 Deaths

Coverage Table

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?

Before searching 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

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select City or Town
  2. Select Parish
  3. Select Record Type and Years to view the images

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • 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 Mexico National Census, 1930. 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

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in Mexico.

Known Issues

Click here for a list of known issues with 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.

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