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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: | ||
{{Block indent|*The ''place'' where your ancestor lived, such as: }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''UNITED STATES''''' - MILITARY RECORDS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''NEW MEXICO''''' - CENSUS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''NEW MEXICO, LEA''''' - HISTORY |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''''NEW MEXICO, LEA, HOBBS''''' - CHURCH RECORDS <br><br>|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*The ''record type'' you want to search, such as: }} | |||
{{Block indent|UNITED STATES - '''''MILITARY RECORDS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|NEW MEXICO - '''''CENSUS''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|NEW MEXICO, LEA - '''''HISTORY''''' |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|NEW MEXICO, LEA, HOBBS - '''''CHURCH RECORDS'''''<br><br>|2}} | |||
The page titles in the New Mexico Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | The page titles in the New Mexico Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog. | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:New Mexico, United States|Introduction]] | ||
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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 page titles in the New Mexico Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the catalog.