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''[[Mexico|Mexico]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Mexico_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ''[[Mexico|Mexico]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Mexico_Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
==Organizations== | |||
Many organizations and resources exist to help people find Mexican ancestors. Some such organizations and resources are as follows: | |||
*[http://garyfelix.tripod.com/index1.htm The Genealogy of Mexico: Gateway to the Past, From Our Ancestors Forward] | |||
*[http://mexicangenealogy.info/ Mexican Genealogy] | |||
*[http://www.hgrc-nm.org/ Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico] | |||
==Records== | |||
The term genealogy is used in this article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by family members other researchers, societies, and archives. These records may include pedigree charts, family records, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These records can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from several sources, the records must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | The term genealogy is used in this article and in the FamilySearch Catalog to describe a variety of records containing family information gathered by family members other researchers, societies, and archives. These records may include pedigree charts, family records, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These records can be excellent sources of information that can save you valuable time. Because they are compiled from several sources, the records must be carefully evaluated for accuracy. | ||
=== Major | === Major Databases === | ||
The Family History Library has several sources that contain information that has been researched or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The Family History Library has several sources that contain information that has been researched or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
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'''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Mexican families. There are two major sections in this collection: the "Archive Section" and the "Patrons Section." The film numbers for both sections are listed in the "Author/Title" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under family group records collection. | '''Family Group Records Collection.''' More than 8 million family group record forms have been microfilmed in the Family Group Records Collection. This includes many Mexican families. There are two major sections in this collection: the "Archive Section" and the "Patrons Section." The film numbers for both sections are listed in the "Author/Title" section of the FamilySearch Catalog under family group records collection. | ||
=== | === Family History Library Collections === | ||
The Family History Library has collections of genealogical material that include Mexican families. This material includes published and unpublished family histories and lineages. | The Family History Library has collections of genealogical material that include Mexican families. This material includes published and unpublished family histories and lineages. | ||
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If you find your surname in any of the sources described in the list of results, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family, since all persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. | If you find your surname in any of the sources described in the list of results, determine whether the entry actually pertains to your family, since all persons with the same surname are not necessarily related. Often you will have to do some original research before you can connect your ancestry to families listed in these sources. | ||
=== Family Histories === | |||
Some Mexican families have produced histories that may include genealogical information, biographies, photographs, and other excellent information. These usually include several generations of the family. | |||
The Family History Library has a limited number of published Mexican family histories. Copies at the Family History Library are listed in the '''Surname Search''' of the FamilySearch Catalog. Not every name found in a family history will be listed in the catalog; only the major surnames discussed in the family history are included. | |||
{{Place|Mexico}} | {{Place|Mexico}} | ||