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When referring to church records in this section, the Roman Catholic Church records are implied. These are the most important records for genealogical research in Argentina. The vast majority of Argentinans were Catholic and were registered in the records of the local parish or diocese which are called registros parroquiales (parish registers). These records include entries for baptisms, marriage information, marriages, deaths, and burials. They can help you trace and link families. Often two and sometimes three generations are indicated in the records. In addition, church records may include church censuses, account books, confirmations, and other church-related records. | When referring to church records in this section, the Roman Catholic Church records are implied. These are the most important records for genealogical research in Argentina. The vast majority of Argentinans were Catholic and were registered in the records of the local parish or diocese which are called registros parroquiales (parish registers). These records include entries for baptisms, marriage information, marriages, deaths, and burials. They can help you trace and link families. Often two and sometimes three generations are indicated in the records. In addition, church records may include church censuses, account books, confirmations, and other church-related records. | ||
Church records are crucial for genealogical research, since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until after 1886. After this date one should search in both church and civil records as there may be information in one that does not appear in the other. For instance the church records may only list the godparents whereas the civil records may list the<br | Church records are crucial for genealogical research, since civil authorities did not begin registering vital statistics until after 1886. After this date one should search in both church and civil records as there may be information in one that does not appear in the other. For instance the church records may only list the godparents whereas the civil records may list the<br>grandparents. | ||
For civil vital records of births, deaths, and marriages after 1886, see the '''[[Argentina Civil Registration|Civil Registration]]''' (Registro Civil) section of this outline. | For civil vital records of births, deaths, and marriages after 1886, see the '''[[Argentina Civil Registration|Civil Registration]]''' (Registro Civil) section of this outline. | ||
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The type and amount of information and detail recorded in church books varied over time. The later records generally give more complete information than the earlier ones. The most important church records for genealogical research are baptisms, marriage information, marriage, and burial registers. Other helpful church records include confirmations and church censuses. Most records were recorded in Spanish. Some Catholic records were also kept in Latin. | The type and amount of information and detail recorded in church books varied over time. The later records generally give more complete information than the earlier ones. The most important church records for genealogical research are baptisms, marriage information, marriage, and burial registers. Other helpful church records include confirmations and church censuses. Most records were recorded in Spanish. Some Catholic records were also kept in Latin. | ||
'''''Baptisms [bautismos]:''' ''Children were generally baptized within a few days of birth. Baptismal records usually give the place and date of baptism, infant's name and parent's names, status of legitimacy, names of godparents, and sometimes grandparents. You may also find the child's age, racial distinction, and the family's place of residence. If the child died within a few days of baptism, death information has sometimes been added as a note. At times a note added to the margin will state who the child married. | '''''Baptisms [bautismos]:'''''Children were generally baptized within a few days of birth. Baptismal records usually give the place and date of baptism, infant's name and parent's names, status of legitimacy, names of godparents, and sometimes grandparents. You may also find the child's age, racial distinction, and the family's place of residence. If the child died within a few days of baptism, death information has sometimes been added as a note. At times a note added to the margin will state who the child married. | ||
'''''Marriage Information [información matrimonial]:'''''''' '''The marriage information document can consist of several parts. This document is sometimes three or four pages long. | '''''Marriage Information [información matrimonial]:'''''''' '''The marriage information document can consist of several parts. This document is sometimes three or four pages long. It includes an introduction that states the intent of marriage and sometimes the date of the banns. The marriage banns were announced on three separate occasions. These announcements, gave opportunity for anyone to come forward who knew any reasons why the couple should not be married.''' | ||
The marriage information will then include personal information on the bride and groom. They may include the following: | The marriage information will then include personal information on the bride and groom. They may include the following: | ||
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*** name of bride/groom | *** name of bride/groom | ||
*** age | *** age | ||
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*** sometimes place of birth | *** sometimes place of birth | ||
*** parents’ names | *** parents’ names | ||
*** sometimes grandparents’ names<br | *** sometimes grandparents’ names<br> | ||
If this is a second marriage for one of them, it will give the name of the deceased spouse and how long he or she had been deceased. If the bride or groom was from another parish, documents will be enclosed showing good standing in that parish. These documents can include baptismal records and references to banns that were publish in another parish. | If this is a second marriage for one of them, it will give the name of the deceased spouse and how long he or she had been deceased. If the bride or groom was from another parish, documents will be enclosed showing good standing in that parish. These documents can include baptismal records and references to banns that were publish in another parish. | ||
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Generally there is a last note stating the date of marriage or if they did not get married. | Generally there is a last note stating the date of marriage or if they did not get married. | ||
Marriages [matrimonios]: Marriage registers give the date and place of the marriage and names of the bride and groom. They may also indicate whether they were single or widowed. If they are widowed, sometimes it will give the name of the deceased spouse and how long the spouse had been deceased. If they are minors, often a note is made whether a parent<br | Marriages [matrimonios]: Marriage registers give the date and place of the marriage and names of the bride and groom. They may also indicate whether they were single or widowed. If they are widowed, sometimes it will give the name of the deceased spouse and how long the spouse had been deceased. If they are minors, often a note is made whether a parent<br>or other party gave permission for the marriage. The record will list the names of witnesses. Often marriage records include other information about the bride and groom such as their ages, residences, names of parents, and sometimes birthplaces. | ||
Marriage registers may also give the dates on which the marriage banns were announced. Couples were generally married in the home parish of the bride. Typically, girls married young, between 14 and 20. Men married in their 20s. | Marriage registers may also give the dates on which the marriage banns were announced. Couples were generally married in the home parish of the bride. Typically, girls married young, between 14 and 20. Men married in their 20s. | ||
'''''Deaths, Burials [defunciones, entierros]:''' ''Burials were recorded in the church record of the parish where the person died. Death registers give the name of the deceased person, and the date and place of burial and/or death. Often the age, place of residence, marital status, cause of death, and/or names of survivors of the deceased are given. At times the priest will note if the deceased person died testate, meaning he left a will. Occasionally the date and place of birth and parents' names are given if the deceased person is a minor. Early death registers failed to record as much information and are not as complete as later death records. In some death records the women are recorded by their maiden name, listing the name of their surviving spouse or stating that they were widows and mentioning the name of the deceased spouse. | '''''Deaths, Burials [defunciones, entierros]:'''''Burials were recorded in the church record of the parish where the person died. Death registers give the name of the deceased person, and the date and place of burial and/or death. Often the age, place of residence, marital status, cause of death, and/or names of survivors of the deceased are given. At times the priest will note if the deceased person died testate, meaning he left a will. Occasionally the date and place of birth and parents' names are given if the deceased person is a minor. Early death registers failed to record as much information and are not as complete as later death records. In some death records the women are recorded by their maiden name, listing the name of their surviving spouse or stating that they were widows and mentioning the name of the deceased spouse. | ||
If you are looking for a burial record in the late 1800s through 1930 and do not find it, check the civil registration death records. | If you are looking for a burial record in the late 1800s through 1930 and do not find it, check the civil registration death records. | ||
'''''Confirmation Registers [confirmaciones]:'' | '''''Confirmation Registers [confirmaciones]:'' '''Confirmation records were not consistently recorded. In larger parishes a separate book was usually maintained, and in smaller parishes the confirmation entries may be intermingled with baptisms. Confirmations were normally performed by the bishop or his authorized representative when they managed to visit the parish. In some parishes confirmations were performed every year but in the smaller parishes, where it was difficult for the bishop or his representative to visit, the confirmations would take place once every few years. It could be a long time before the bishop could visit so in these records you will find that several members of the family were confirmed at the same time. | ||
Confirmation entries normally include the name of the parish, the individual, the godparents, and sometimes the parents. The value of the confirmation record is the primary lead to locating information from other vital records. | Confirmation entries normally include the name of the parish, the individual, the godparents, and sometimes the parents. The value of the confirmation record is the primary lead to locating information from other vital records. | ||
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== '''Other Ecclesiastical Records''' == | == '''Other Ecclesiastical Records''' == | ||
''''''Many other records were kept by the Catholic church which are valuable for genealogical research. These include: | ''''''Many other records were kept by the Catholic church which are valuable for genealogical research. These include:''''' | ||
'''''Censuses and Enrollments (Censos, Matrículas, Padrones):'' '''Ecclesiastical censuses and enrollments were taken periodically, sometimes listing complete families living within the parish with their ages, place of residence and/or place of origin. The information listed varies from census to census. There are parish, diocese, and archdiocese censuses, each including the families under their jurisdictions. | '''''Censuses and Enrollments (Censos, Matrículas, Padrones):'''''Ecclesiastical censuses and enrollments were taken periodically, sometimes listing complete families living within the parish with their ages, place of residence and/or place of origin. The information listed varies from census to census. There are parish, diocese, and archdiocese censuses, each including the families under their jurisdictions. | ||
'''''Wills, Testaments, and Intestates (Testamentos y intestados):'' '''These can contain a wealth of information such as offices, positions, and titles held by the deceased, a listing of their possessions, list of names of spouses and children with their ages and place of residence. These documents go back to the times of the earliest land records (encomiendas). | '''''Wills, Testaments, and Intestates (Testamentos y intestados):'''''These can contain a wealth of information such as offices, positions, and titles held by the deceased, a listing of their possessions, list of names of spouses and children with their ages and place of residence. These documents go back to the times of the earliest land records (encomiendas). | ||
'''''Parish account books (libros de fábrical):''' ''Inventories of church property. | '''''Parish account books (libros de fábrical):'''''Inventories of church property. | ||
'''''Chaplaincies (Capellanías): '''''Records of monetary and property grants to the church. | '''''Chaplaincies (Capellanías):'''''Records of monetary and property grants to the church. | ||
'''''Lawsuits (Pleitos):''' ''Records of property and privilege claims involving the church. | '''''Lawsuits (Pleitos):'''''Records of property and privilege claims involving the church. | ||
'''''Fraternal order books (Libros de Cofradías):'' '''Record books of lay societies that assisted in parish activities. | '''''Fraternal order books (Libros de Cofradías):'''''Record books of lay societies that assisted in parish activities. | ||
'''''Inquisition Records (Registros de La Inquisicíon):''''' In 1480, Ferdinand and Isabella established the Inquisition in Spain. Through the Inquisition, the Spanish Crown sought to achieve both religious unity and civil control throughout the empire. The Holy Office of the Inquisition was established throughout the Catholic world in order to prosecute heretics and religious criminals. Because of the long Spanish struggle during the reconquest of Spain from the Moors, the Crown suspected non–Christians of conspiracy or plotting with foreign enemies. Spanish Jews and others of Jewish ancestry, as well as religious and political heretics, suffered from the campaigns of the Inquisition. | '''''Inquisition Records (Registros de La Inquisicíon):''''' In 1480, Ferdinand and Isabella established the Inquisition in Spain. Through the Inquisition, the Spanish Crown sought to achieve both religious unity and civil control throughout the empire. The Holy Office of the Inquisition was established throughout the Catholic world in order to prosecute heretics and religious criminals. Because of the long Spanish struggle during the reconquest of Spain from the Moors, the Crown suspected non–Christians of conspiracy or plotting with foreign enemies. Spanish Jews and others of Jewish ancestry, as well as religious and political heretics, suffered from the campaigns of the Inquisition. | ||
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Parish boundary maps can be extremely helpful when determining what specific parish records to search. They can help you identify neighboring parishes if you need to search through the various parishes in a given region. | Parish boundary maps can be extremely helpful when determining what specific parish records to search. They can help you identify neighboring parishes if you need to search through the various parishes in a given region. | ||
'''Church Record Inventories ''' | '''Church Record Inventories''' | ||
An inventory is a listing of available church records and their location and what years they cover. Sometimes they include information on which parishes served which towns at different periods of time. Church record inventories are available for a few areas in Argentina. Inventories of church records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | An inventory is a listing of available church records and their location and what years they cover. Sometimes they include information on which parishes served which towns at different periods of time. Church record inventories are available for a few areas in Argentina. Inventories of church records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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In the Family History Library Catalog, look under the name of the town where the parish was, not necessarily the town where your ancestor lived. Look in the Family History Library Catalog under: | In the Family History Library Catalog, look under the name of the town where the parish was, not necessarily the town where your ancestor lived. Look in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
ARGENTINA - CHURCH RECORDS<br | ARGENTINA - CHURCH RECORDS<br> ARGENTINA, [PROVINCE] - CHURCH RECORDS<br> ARGENTINA, [PROVINCE], [TOWN] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
New records are continually added to Family History Library collection from numerous sources. Don't give up if records are not available yet. Check the Family History Library Catalog again every two or three years for the records you need. Records not at the Family History Library Baptism, marriage, and burial records may be found by contacting or visiting local parishes. Argentina has no single repository of church records. Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. | New records are continually added to Family History Library collection from numerous sources. Don't give up if records are not available yet. Check the Family History Library Catalog again every two or three years for the records you need. Records not at the Family History Library Baptism, marriage, and burial records may be found by contacting or visiting local parishes. Argentina has no single repository of church records. Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. | ||
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* If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring parishes. | * If earlier generations are not in the record, search neighboring parishes. | ||
* Search the death registers for all family members. | * Search the death registers for all family members. | ||
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