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Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Registro Civil e Outros Registros Vários | Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, Registro Civil e Outros Registros Vários | ||
== | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
This collection includes wills, land records, election records, naturalizations, and other records from 1820-1958 for various cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro. This collection also includes any of the above records as well as some birth, marriage, and death records that had been notarized by the state of Rio de Janeiro. | This collection includes wills, land records, election records, naturalizations, and other records from 1820-1958 for various cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro. This collection also includes any of the above records as well as some birth, marriage, and death records that had been notarized by the state of Rio de Janeiro. | ||
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== | == Collection Contents == | ||
The information in each record varies by year. | The information in each record varies by year. | ||
=== Probate Records === | |||
'''Wills''' may include the following information: | '''Wills''' may include the following information: | ||
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*Name of executor | *Name of executor | ||
=== Land and Residence Records === | |||
'''Land Records''' may include: | '''Land Records''' may include: | ||
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*Birth date and/or place | *Birth date and/or place | ||
=== Citizenship Records === | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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*Where children were born | *Where children were born | ||
=== Civil Registration === | |||
Go to this article to learn what information can be learned from birth, marriage, and death records from Rio de Janeiro, and to see some sample images: [[Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | Go to this article to learn what information can be learned from birth, marriage, and death records from Rio de Janeiro, and to see some sample images: [[Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== How | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
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. | ||
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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. | ||
'''To search by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the 'Município' (Municipality) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Cartório' (Notary Office) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro e anos' (Record Type and Years) category which takes you to the images.<br> | '''To search by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒ Select the 'Município' (Municipality) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Cartório' (Notary Office) category<br> ⇒ Select the 'Tipo de registro e anos' (Record Type and Years) 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 == | |||
These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides: | These records are in Portuguese. For help reading the records see the following guides: | ||
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*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]] | *[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Brazil Language and Languages]] | *[[Brazil Language and Languages]] | ||
*Using the date a will was released, look backward in time for the death record. | *Using the date a will was released, look backward in time for the death record. | ||
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To learn more about using the information in civil records, view this lesson for free: [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/brazil-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-civil-registration-records/669 Brazil Beginning Research Series Lesson 2: Civil Registration Records] – English | To learn more about using the information in civil records, view this lesson for free: [https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/brazil-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-civil-registration-records/669 Brazil Beginning Research Series Lesson 2: Civil Registration Records] – English | ||
== 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. | ||
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{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== | == Citing this Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. | ||