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This is an ongoing project, so additional images will be published when they become available.  
This is an ongoing project, so additional images will be published when they become available.  
=== Reading these Records  ===
These records are in Spanish. For help reading these records see the following guides:
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Spain%22 Reading Spanish handwritten records]
*[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx Script tutorial for Spanish]


===To Browse This Collection===
===To Browse This Collection===
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== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
 
=== View the Images ===
Some record sets have indexes; these indexes were created at the end of the year. Copy errors could have been made in the index, so you want to find the actual record to verify the information is correct. Using the index is a helpful way to find the actual record.
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|1457939|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':  
 
# Select '''Parish'''
See the sections below for tips and uses for searching and finding the record of your ancestor in this collection and using the information in the record.
# Select '''Record Type and Year Range''' to view the images.
 
If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below.
 
'''To search by image:''' <br> To browse the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the "Parish" category<br> ⇒Select the “Record Type and Year Range" category 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 if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.  


{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1457939 Philippines, Camarines Sur, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres, Parish Registers, 1716-1977]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1457939 Philippines, Camarines Sur, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres, Parish Registers, 1716-1977]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}


'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.  
=== 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 imagesKeep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].  
=== For Help Reading these Records ===
 
For help reading the Spanish records see the following guides:
 
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]  
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Spain%22 Reading Spanish handwritten records]
*[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx Script tutorial for Spanish]


You may also come across church records wherein the form with type-written sections are in Latin: [[Latin Genealogical Word List]]
You may also come across church records wherein the form with type-written sections are in Latin: [[Latin Genealogical Word List]]
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*Use the marital status to identify previous marriages (whether a divorce or death dissolved a previous marriage)  
*Use the marital status to identify previous marriages (whether a divorce or death dissolved a previous marriage)  
*Witnesses often were relatives of the parents
*Witnesses often were relatives of the parents
=== What if I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For? ===
*A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring province. These provinces neighbor Camarines Sur:
**Camarines Norte and Quezon to the north
**The island province Catanduane in the east
**Albay to the south
*Or your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or immigration/emigration records
**[[Philippines Emigration and Immigration]]
*Civil registration records are also a good substitute when church records are insufficient
**[[Philippines, Civil Registration, Local (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
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Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.
Continue to search the indexes and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have lived in the same area or a nearby area.
==What if I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For?==
A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring province. These provinces neighbor Camarines Sur:
*Camarines Norte and Quezon to the north
*The island province Catanduane in the east
*Albay to the south
Or your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or immigration/emigration records. [[Philippines Emigration and Immigration]]
Civil registration records are also a good substitute when church records are insufficient. [[Philippines, Civil Registration, Local (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


== Citing This Collection ==
== Citing This Collection ==
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