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== New Mexico Research Strategies == | == New Mexico Research Strategies == | ||
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in New Mexico:<br> | Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in New Mexico:<br> | ||
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===Finding New Mexico Birth, Marriage or Death Records=== | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:New Mexico|Finding New Mexico Births, Marriages, and Deaths using Guided Research]] | *[[GuidedResearch:New Mexico|Finding New Mexico Births, Marriages, and Deaths using Guided Research]] | ||
===Finding New Mexico Records=== | |||
*[[New Mexico Record Finder]] | *[[New Mexico Record Finder]] | ||
===New Mexico Statewide Databases=== | |||
*[[New Mexico Online Genealogy Records|New Mexico Online Genealogy Records]] | *[[New Mexico Online Genealogy Records|New Mexico Online Genealogy Records]] | ||
===New Mexico Research Process=== | |||
*[[Step-by-Step New Mexico Research, 1880-Present]] | *[[Step-by-Step New Mexico Research, 1880-Present]] | ||
*[[New Mexico Descendancy Research]] | *[[New Mexico Descendancy Research]] | ||
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*'''''Statewide registration:''''' Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1920 and general compliance was by 1930.<ref>''New Mexico Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | *'''''Statewide registration:''''' Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1920 and general compliance was by 1930.<ref>''New Mexico Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | ||
*'''''County registration:''''' Counties were required to keep birth and death records in 1907, although some counties started as early as the 1880s. Registration was inconsistent and few exist.<ref>''New Mexico Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | *'''''County registration:''''' Counties were required to keep birth and death records in 1907, although some counties started as early as the 1880s. Registration was inconsistent and few exist.<ref>''New Mexico Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | ||
*'''''Access to records:''''' See [[ | *'''''Access to records:''''' See [[New Mexico Vital Records]] for more information about birth, marriages, and deaths in New Mexico. | ||
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'''Substitute Records:''' | '''Substitute Records:''' | ||
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*'''''Secondary source:''''' Substitute records are used when primary sources do not exist for an event, such as birth, marriage, and deaths. Secondary sources list information about the event but they were not recorded at the time of the event and they are not an official record of the event. | *'''''Secondary source:''''' Substitute records are used when primary sources do not exist for an event, such as birth, marriage, and deaths. Secondary sources list information about the event but they were not recorded at the time of the event and they are not an official record of the event. | ||
*'''''Accuracy:''''' Because the information about an event in substitute records was not the official recording of the event (such as, cemetery or obituary records) inaccuracy may occur. Use other substitute records to help verify information. | *'''''Accuracy:''''' Because the information about an event in substitute records was not the official recording of the event (such as, cemetery or obituary records) inaccuracy may occur. Use other substitute records to help verify information. | ||
*'''''List of substitute records:''''' See [[ | *'''''List of substitute records:''''' See [[New Mexico Substitute Records|New Mexico Substitute Records]] for more information. | ||
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'''Finding Parents:''' | '''Finding Parents:''' | ||
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*'''''Death records:''''' As early as 1907, counties were required to record deaths and requested birth and parent information. Information was not always provided and the accuracy of the information was limited by the grieving relatives' memory. | *'''''Death records:''''' As early as 1907, counties were required to record deaths and requested birth and parent information. Information was not always provided and the accuracy of the information was limited by the grieving relatives' memory. | ||
*'''''Obituaries:''''' Official obituaries can also include the names of parents and other family members. See [[ | *'''''Obituaries:''''' Official obituaries can also include the names of parents and other family members. See [[New Mexico Newspapers]] and [[New Mexico Obituaries]] for more information. | ||
*'''''Church records:''''' Knowing the denomination of the church the family belonged to helps in locating information about the parents. See [[ | *'''''Church records:''''' Knowing the denomination of the church the family belonged to helps in locating information about the parents. See [[New Mexico Church Records]] for more information. | ||
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'''Census Records:''' | '''Census Records:''' | ||
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*'''''Check all census years:''''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census to learn more about them and their family members. See [[ | *'''''Check all census years:''''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census to learn more about them and their family members. See [[New Mexico Census|New Mexico Census Records]] for more information. | ||
*'''''Clues to other records:''''' There are clues in censuses regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. | *'''''Clues to other records:''''' There are clues in censuses regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. | ||
*'''''Finding families:''''' Starting in 1850, all members of the household were listed in the census. By 1880, relationship to the head of household was added. | *'''''Finding families:''''' Starting in 1850, all members of the household were listed in the census. By 1880, relationship to the head of household was added. | ||
== Further New Mexico Research == | == Further New Mexico Research == | ||
*[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf | *[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/NewMexico.pdf New Mexico Family History Library Research Outline] | ||
*[http://www.nmgenweb.us/ NMGenWeb | *[http://www.nmgenweb.us/ NMGenWeb] - New Mexico GenWeb Project | ||
*[http://genealogytrails.com/newmex/ New Mexico Genealogy Trails] - collection of transcribed data for the state of New Mexico | *[http://genealogytrails.com/newmex/ New Mexico Genealogy Trails] - collection of transcribed data for the state of New Mexico | ||
*[http://www.raogk.org/newmexico-genealogy/ Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] - | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/nm/ Cyndi's List] - New Mexico genealogy websites | ||
*[http://www.raogk.org/newmexico-genealogy/ Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] - State of New Mexico Records Guide | |||
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New Mexico Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in New Mexico:
Finding New Mexico Birth, Marriage or Death Records[edit | edit source]
Finding New Mexico Records[edit | edit source]
New Mexico Statewide Databases[edit | edit source]
New Mexico Research Process[edit | edit source]
- Step-by-Step New Mexico Research, 1880-Present
- New Mexico Descendancy Research
- How to Find Birth Records
- How to Find Marriage Records
- How to Find Death Records
New Mexico Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in New Mexico:
Birth and Death information:
- Statewide registration: Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1920 and general compliance was by 1930.[1]
- County registration: Counties were required to keep birth and death records in 1907, although some counties started as early as the 1880s. Registration was inconsistent and few exist.[2]
- Access to records: See New Mexico Vital Records for more information about birth, marriages, and deaths in New Mexico.
Substitute Records:
- Secondary source: Substitute records are used when primary sources do not exist for an event, such as birth, marriage, and deaths. Secondary sources list information about the event but they were not recorded at the time of the event and they are not an official record of the event.
- Accuracy: Because the information about an event in substitute records was not the official recording of the event (such as, cemetery or obituary records) inaccuracy may occur. Use other substitute records to help verify information.
- List of substitute records: See New Mexico Substitute Records for more information.
Finding Parents:
- Death records: As early as 1907, counties were required to record deaths and requested birth and parent information. Information was not always provided and the accuracy of the information was limited by the grieving relatives' memory.
- Obituaries: Official obituaries can also include the names of parents and other family members. See New Mexico Newspapers and New Mexico Obituaries for more information.
- Church records: Knowing the denomination of the church the family belonged to helps in locating information about the parents. See New Mexico Church Records for more information.
Census Records:
- Check all census years: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census to learn more about them and their family members. See New Mexico Census Records for more information.
- Clues to other records: There are clues in censuses regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records.
- Finding families: Starting in 1850, all members of the household were listed in the census. By 1880, relationship to the head of household was added.
Further New Mexico Research[edit | edit source]
- New Mexico Family History Library Research Outline
- NMGenWeb - New Mexico GenWeb Project
- New Mexico Genealogy Trails - collection of transcribed data for the state of New Mexico
- Cyndi's List - New Mexico genealogy websites
- Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - State of New Mexico Records Guide
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ New Mexico Research Outline. Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). Online at: BYU University - Provo
- ↑ New Mexico Research Outline. Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 18. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). Online at: BYU University - Provo