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''[[United States]] | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_Mexico_Introduction|Introduction]]'' | ||
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[New Mexico]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]]. As you read this outline, study the [[United States]] set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records. | ||
=== Records of the | === Records of the FamilySearch Library === | ||
The [ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has many of the records described in these New Mexico Wiki pages. The major holdings include: | ||
*Spanish censuses, correspondence, and court, land, military, and probate records of 1621 to 1821. | *Spanish censuses, correspondence, and court, land, military, and probate records of 1621 to 1821. | ||
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*Land and property, military, and Native American records. | *Land and property, military, and Native American records. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has not acquired records available at New Mexico county courthouses. | ||
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the | Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by '''FHL''', the abbreviation for [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library . | ||
=== | === FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the | The library's records are listed in the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in a [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog online] or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the ''Place Search'' of the catalog for: | ||
:*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | :*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: | ||
::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - MILITARY RECORDS | ::'''''UNITED STATES''''' - MILITARY RECORDS | ||
::'''''NEW MEXICO''''' - CENSUS | ::'''''NEW MEXICO''''' - CENSUS | ||
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::'''''NEW MEXICO, LEA, HOBBS''''' - CHURCH RECORDS <br><br> | ::'''''NEW MEXICO, LEA, HOBBS''''' - CHURCH RECORDS <br><br> | ||
:*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | :*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: | ||
::UNITED STATES - '''''MILITARY RECORDS''''' | ::UNITED STATES - '''''MILITARY RECORDS''''' | ||
::NEW MEXICO - '''''CENSUS''''' | ::NEW MEXICO - '''''CENSUS''''' | ||
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{{New Mexico|New Mexico}} | {{New Mexico|New Mexico}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:New Mexico, United States|Introduction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 24 October 2023
United States 
New Mexico Introduction
This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from New Mexico. As you read this outline, study the United States set of Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.
Records of the FamilySearch Library
The FamilySearch Library has many of the records described in these New Mexico Wiki pages. The major holdings include:
- Spanish censuses, correspondence, and court, land, military, and probate records of 1621 to 1821.
- Mexican censuses, correspondence, and court, land, military, and probate records of 1821 to 1846.
- Catholic church records.
- Histories.
- Land and property, military, and Native American records.
The FamilySearch Library has not acquired records available at New Mexico county courthouses.
Some of the sources described in this set of Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library .
FamilySearch Catalog
The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the library and at each FamilySearch Center. The catalog is available in a online or microfiche version. To find a record, look in the Place Search of the catalog for:
- The place where your ancestor lived, such as:
- UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS
- NEW MEXICO - CENSUS
- NEW MEXICO, LEA - HISTORY
- NEW MEXICO, LEA, HOBBS - CHURCH RECORDS
- The record type you want to search, such as:
- UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS
- NEW MEXICO - CENSUS
- NEW MEXICO, LEA - HISTORY
- NEW MEXICO, LEA, HOBBS - CHURCH RECORDS
The page titles in the New Mexico Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.