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Philippines, Negros Occidental, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod, Parish Registers, - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== Title in the Language of the Record == | == Title in the Language of the Record == | ||
Filipinas, Negros Occidental, Diócesis de Bacolod, Registros Parroquiales | Filipinas, Negros Occidental, Diócesis de Bacolod, Registros Parroquiales | ||
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'''Baptism records''' may contain the following information: | '''Baptism records''' may contain the following information: | ||
*Name, age, and gender | *Name, age, and gender | ||
*Date and place of baptism | *Date and place of baptism | ||
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'''Confirmation registers/lists''' may contain the following information: | '''Confirmation registers/lists''' may contain the following information: | ||
*Name | |||
*Legitimacy to parents | *Name | ||
*Names of parents | *Legitimacy to parents | ||
*Name of godfather and/or godmother | *Names of parents | ||
*Name of godfather and/or godmother | |||
*The date and place of the confirmation will be at the top of the first page of the register | *The date and place of the confirmation will be at the top of the first page of the register | ||
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'''Marriage records''' may contain the following information: | '''Marriage records''' may contain the following information: | ||
*Names and ages of groom and bride | *Names and ages of groom and bride | ||
*Date and place of marriage | *Date and place of marriage | ||
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'''Death records''' may contain the following information: | '''Death records''' may contain the following information: | ||
*Name, gender, and age of deceased (keep in mind that the death records of women may be filed under their married names) | *Name, gender, and age of deceased (keep in mind that the death records of women may be filed under their married names) | ||
*Date and place of death | *Date and place of death | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
'''When searching:''' 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. | '''When searching:''' 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below. | If you are unable to find a record for your ancestor in this collection, see the corresponding section below. | ||
=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
'''To search by image:''' 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 'Provincia' (Province) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Barangay' (Village) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Parroquia' (Parish) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro y años (tomo)' (Record type and years (volume)) category which takes you to the images.<br> | '''To search by image:''' 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 'Provincia' (Province) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Barangay' (Village) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Parroquia' (Parish) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro y años (tomo)' (Record type and years (volume)) category which takes you to the images.<br> | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
=== For Help Reading these Records === | === For Help Reading these Records === | ||
These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides: | These records are in Spanish. For help reading the records see the following guides: | ||
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | *[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Spain%22 Reading Spanish handwritten records] | *[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] | *[https://script.byu.edu/Pages/Spanish/en/welcome.aspx Script tutorial for Spanish] | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
*Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information. | *Use the marriage date and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information. | ||
*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a couple's birth records and parents' names. | *Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a couple's birth records and parents' names. | ||
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=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | === Tips to Keep in Mind === | ||
When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant. | For death records, the information in records is usually reliable, but depends upon the knowledge of the informant. | ||
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Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. | Continue to search the marriage records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the bride and groom who may have married in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify. | ||
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. | ||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | === Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | ||
A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring province. These provinces neighbor Negros Occidental: | A boundary change could have occurred and the record of your ancestor is now in a neighboring province. These provinces neighbor Negros Occidental: | ||
*The island province Guimaras and Iloilo on Panay island to the northwest | *The island province Guimaras and Iloilo on Panay island to the northwest | ||
Or your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search the records of nearby areas or immigration/emigration records. [[Philippines Emigration and Immigration]] | 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)]] | Civil registration records are also a good substitute when church records are insufficient. [[Philippines, Civil Registration, Local (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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