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'''Church Records Online''' | |||
72 million new names were added to the Mexico Baptism collection online. These records contain transcribed Mexico parish records dating from 1659 to 1905 and also contains records from the Middle America Vital Records Index--Mexico that was published in 1999 on CD only. Visit [http://pilot.familysearch.org Record Search] to view these records. | 72 million new names were added to the Mexico Baptism collection online. These records contain transcribed Mexico parish records dating from 1659 to 1905 and also contains records from the Middle America Vital Records Index--Mexico that was published in 1999 on CD only. Visit [http://pilot.familysearch.org Record Search] to view these records. | ||
=== Roman Catholic Church Records === | === Roman Catholic Church Records === | ||
The Roman Catholic Church records are the most important records for genealogical research in Mexico. The vast majority of Mexicans were Catholic and registered in the records of the local parish or diocese, known as registros parroquiales (parish registers). The most commonly used records include: | The Roman Catholic Church records are the most important records for genealogical research in Mexico. The vast majority of Mexicans were Catholic and registered in the records of the local parish or diocese, known as ''registros parroquiales'' (parish registers). The most commonly used records include: | ||
*'''[[Mexico Catholic Church Baptism Records|Baptisms]]''' | *'''[[Mexico Catholic Church Baptism Records|Baptisms]]''' | ||
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=== Other Church Records === | === Other Church Records === | ||
It was not until the late 19th century before other sects such as the Mennonites and other Protestant denominations began to establish themselves in Mexico. Their records are not easy to access. For more information about the various churches in Mexico, see the articles on "'''[[Mexico Church History|Church History]]'''" and "'''[[Mexico History|History]]'''." | It was not until the late 19th century before other sects such as the Mennonites and other Protestant denominations began to establish themselves in Mexico. Their records are not easy to access. For more information about the various churches in Mexico, see the articles on "'''[[Mexico Church History|Church History]]'''" and "'''[[Mexico History|History]]'''." | ||
[[Category:Mexico]] | [[Category:Mexico]] | ||