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Earlier registers typically give only the parents’ and godparents’ names and the date of christening. Later, the age or birth date was given in addition to the christening date. | Earlier registers typically give only the parents’ and godparents’ names and the date of christening. Later, the age or birth date was given in addition to the christening date. | ||
You should obtain copies of both church records and civil registration, when possible, since they do not necessarily provide the same information. For example, baptismal registers sometimes provide the names of the fathers of illegitimate children when the civil registration does not. | You should obtain copies of both church records and civil registration, when possible, since they do not necessarily provide the same information. For example, baptismal registers sometimes provide the names of the fathers of illegitimate children when the civil registration does not.<br> | ||
=== Marriages (Matrimonios) === | === Marriages (Matrimonios) === | ||
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*If there was an impediment to marriage, a dispensation (exemption from restriction of marriage). For example, if the bride and groom were related by blood or marriage within the fourth degree, a dispensation was required from the bishop in order for the couple to marry. In such cases, genealogical graphs and interesting biographical information about the families will also be included. | *If there was an impediment to marriage, a dispensation (exemption from restriction of marriage). For example, if the bride and groom were related by blood or marriage within the fourth degree, a dispensation was required from the bishop in order for the couple to marry. In such cases, genealogical graphs and interesting biographical information about the families will also be included. | ||
*The testimonies of two to four witnesses about the good standing of the bride and groom. This may include the witness’s personal information as well as how long he or she has known the bride or groom. Often, the witnesses may be relatives of the bride or groom. This document is sometimes three or four pages long. | *The testimonies of two to four witnesses about the good standing of the bride and groom. This may include the witness’s personal information as well as how long he or she has known the bride or groom. Often, the witnesses may be relatives of the bride or groom. This document is sometimes three or four pages long. | ||
*A note at the end of the documents listing the date of marriage or if the marriage did not take place. | *A note at the end of the documents listing the date of marriage or if the marriage did not take place.<br> | ||
=== Burials (Entierros) === | === Burials (Entierros) === | ||
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Early death registers recorded the name of the deceased person, his or her parents or spouse, and the date and cause of death. Later records may also include the place of death or burial; the deceased person’s age, place of residence, and date and place of birth; and sometimes the names of survivors. | Early death registers recorded the name of the deceased person, his or her parents or spouse, and the date and cause of death. Later records may also include the place of death or burial; the deceased person’s age, place of residence, and date and place of birth; and sometimes the names of survivors. | ||
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; ">Confirmations (Confirmaciones)</span> | |||
This record is made at the time of the confirmation by the bishop or his representative. It gives the date of the record, the name of the confirmed youth, the godparent(s) (padrinos), and signature of the bishop. This is a diocesan record, but a copy may be kept in the parish. | This record is made at the time of the confirmation by the bishop or his representative. It gives the date of the record, the name of the confirmed youth, the godparent(s) (padrinos), and signature of the bishop. This is a diocesan record, but a copy may be kept in the parish. | ||
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*If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring parishes. | *If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring parishes. | ||
*Search the death registers for information about all family members. | *Search the death registers for information about all family members. | ||
=== FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | |||
Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org.] | |||
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | |||
*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Peru_Baptisms_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Peru Baptisms (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | |||
*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Peru_Deaths_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Peru Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | |||
*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Peru_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Peru Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | |||
[[Category:Peru]] | [[Category:Peru]] | ||