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This collection of Catholic parish records includes Pre-Marriage Investigation Index which covers 1556-1899.  
This collection of Catholic parish records includes Pre-Marriage Investigation Index which covers 1556-1899.  
The records are written in [[Spanish Genealogical Word List|Spanish]] or [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin]]. see the section "For Help Reading These Records" for links to translation help guides.


The Catholic Church parish registers were created to record the church sacraments of baptism, marriage, death and burial, and other ordinances pertaining to members within the church jurisdiction. Thus, they are a reliable source for doing genealogical research in Spain.  
The Catholic Church parish registers were created to record the church sacraments of baptism, marriage, death and burial, and other ordinances pertaining to members within the church jurisdiction. Thus, they are a reliable source for doing genealogical research in Spain.  
Most of the records were handwritten in narrative style. In later years, the records may be handwritten in formatted registers. Entries were created in chronological order with the exception of a few entries. Early registers may have '''some ecclesiastical wording written in Latin, but the main language of the records is Spanish'''. See the section "For Help Reading these Records" for access to translation helps.  
Most of the records were handwritten in narrative style. In later years, the records may be handwritten in formatted registers. Entries were created in chronological order with the exception of a few entries. Early registers may have '''some ecclesiastical wording written in Latin, but the main language of the records is Spanish'''. See the section "For Help Reading these Records" for access to translation helps.  


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Usually separate registers were maintained for baptisms, marriages, and deaths. However, in localities with a small population, the records of baptisms, marriages, and burials were recorded in the same register. Confirmations were usually recorded with the baptismal registers but can also be found with deaths and marriages.
Usually separate registers were maintained for baptisms, marriages, and deaths. However, in localities with a small population, the records of baptisms, marriages, and burials were recorded in the same register. Confirmations were usually recorded with the baptismal registers but can also be found with deaths and marriages.
=== Reading These Records  ===
These records are in Spanish or Latin. For help reading these records see the following guides:
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
*[[Latin Genealogical Word List]]
*[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]


== Collection Content  ==
== Collection Content  ==
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*Names of bride's parents and their birthplaces  
*Names of bride's parents and their birthplaces  
*Names of witnesses
*Names of witnesses


== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
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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.  


'''When searching:'''<br> 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.
=== Searching the Index ===
 
=== Searching the Collection ===
 
'''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1865748 Collection Page].''' of "Spain, Province of Granada, Catholic Pre-Marriage Investigation Files Index, 1556-1899":<br>Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. <br>


=== For Help Reading These Records  ===
{{Search Collection Link
 
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These records are in Spanish or Latin. For help reading the records, see the following wiki articles:
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*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]
*[[Latin Genealogical Word List]]
*[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]


== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
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=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?  ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?  ===


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 marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.  
For marriage and death records, name changes, shortened names, or nicknames may have been used by your ancestors, so pay attention to other relationships (parents, spouse, siblings, children, etc.) that can confirm whether you have the right person/record.  
*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 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.


=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?  ===
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?  ===


Maybe your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search immigration/emigration records [[Spain Emigration and Immigration]]  
*Maybe your ancestor immigrated to another country. Search immigration/emigration records [[Spain Emigration and Immigration]]  
 
*Civil registration records (birth, marriage, and death records) are also a good substitute for when a church record cannot be found. [[Spain Civil Registration - Vital Records]]  
Civil registration records (birth, marriage, and death records) are also a good substitute for when a church record cannot be found. [[Spain Civil Registration - Vital Records]]  


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