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The types of records found in notarial books include: | The types of records found in notarial books include: | ||
* Wills ('''testamentos'''). | |||
* Wills (testamentos). | * Guardianship records ('''tutelas'''). | ||
* Dowry records ('''cartas de dote'''). | |||
* Guardianship records (tutelas). | * Mortgages ('''hipotecas'''). | ||
* Purchases and sales of goods or land ('''contratos de compra-venta'''). | |||
* Dowry records (cartas de dote). | * Agreements or settlements ('''acuerdos'''). | ||
* Mortgages (hipotecas). | |||
* Purchases and sales of goods or land (contratos de compra-venta). | |||
* Agreements or settlements (acuerdos). | |||
Notarial records are more difficult to use than other records because of their varied nature, length, and complexity. But they offer detail and information not available in other sources and may provide important clues about an ancestor’s family, residence, and economic status. | Notarial records are more difficult to use than other records because of their varied nature, length, and complexity. But they offer detail and information not available in other sources and may provide important clues about an ancestor’s family, residence, and economic status. | ||
Very few Mexican notarial records have been filmed. However, if you want to research these records you can write to the local and state archives. Some records may also be found in the Mexican national archives. | Very few Mexican notarial records have been filmed. However, if you want to research these records you can write to the local and state archives. Some records may also be found in the Mexican national archives. | ||
[[Category:Mexico]] | [[Category:Mexico]] | ||