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Guide to '''State of Veracruz ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records. | |||
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'''Most of your genealogical research for Veracruz will be in two main record types: civil registration and church records. This article will teach you methods for locating and searching these two record groups.''' | |||
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==History== | |||
The Spanish founded the port city of Veracruz on the coast, as the first municipality under the direct control of the king of Spain. | |||
During the colonial period, Veracruz was the main port of entry for immigrants from Spain, African slaves, and all types of luxury goods for import and export. <br> | |||
The port city of Veracruz, and the fort of San Juan de Ulúa, where Cortés landed three hundred years earlier, was where the loyalist soldiers of the Spanish Crown made their last stand against the independence movement in 1824.<br> | |||
The French intervened in Mexico through Veracruz for the first time in the 1838, in what became the Pastry War. | |||
During the Mexican–American War, the port was blockaded again, this time by the Americans. | |||
In 1863, the state was officially named Veracruz-Llave. After the French were expelled, the state government was in the port of Veracruz. | |||
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veracruz] | |||
==Regions== | |||
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<li>[[Altas Montañas, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Altas Montañas]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Capital, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Capital]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Huasteca Alta, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Huasteca Alta]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Huasteca Baja, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Huasteca Baja]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Los Tuxtlas]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Nautla, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Nautla]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Olmeca, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Olmeca]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Papaloapan, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Papaloapan]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Sotavento, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Sotavento]]</li> | |||
<li>[[Totonaca, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy|Totonaca]]</li> | |||
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==How to Find the Town of Origin in Mexico== | |||
To search the records effectively, you need to know the town in Mexico where your ancestor lived. For a checklist of sources to search for that information, use [[Mexico Locating Place of Origin|'''Mexico Locating Place of Origin.''']]<br><br> | |||
Also, see these two online classes: | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/u-s-hispanic-immigrants-finding-their-place-of-origin '''U.S. Hispanic Immigrants: Finding their Place of Origin'''] | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/u-s-hispanic-immigration '''U.S. Hispanic Immigration'''] | |||
==Civil Registration== | ==Civil Registration== | ||
*Civil registration records are government records covering birth, marriage, and death. They are an excellent source of names, dates, places, and relationships. <br> | *Civil registration records are government records covering birth, marriage, and death. They are an excellent source of names, dates, places, and relationships. <br> | ||
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*Civil authorities began registering births, marriages, and deaths in 1859, and most individuals who lived in Mexico after 1867 are recorded. Because the records cover such a large percentage of the population, they are extremely important sources for genealogical research in Mexico. Initially, the Mexican populace, accustomed to registering its vital events with the local parish church, opposed the register. It was not until the republic was restored in 1867 that civil registration was vigorously enforced.<br> | *Civil authorities began registering births, marriages, and deaths in 1859, and most individuals who lived in Mexico after 1867 are recorded. Because the records cover such a large percentage of the population, they are extremely important sources for genealogical research in Mexico. Initially, the Mexican populace, accustomed to registering its vital events with the local parish church, opposed the register. It was not until the republic was restored in 1867 that civil registration was vigorously enforced.<br> | ||
===Find the Municipality for Your Town=== | |||
*You will need to know the '''town where your family lived''' and to which '''municipio''' the town belonged. This [http://cdigital.dgb.uanl.mx/la/1080011597_C/1080011597_C.html '''gazetteer'''] will help you find the municipio level for your town. | *You will need to know the '''town where your family lived''' and to which '''municipio''' the town belonged. This [http://cdigital.dgb.uanl.mx/la/1080011597_C/1080011597_C.html '''gazetteer'''] will help you find the municipio level for your town. | ||
=== 1. Online Digital Records for Civil Registration === | === 1. Online Digital Records for Civil Registration === | ||
For many localities, digital copies of civil registration can be searched online: | For many localities, digital copies of civil registration can be searched online: | ||
*'''1821-1949''' | *'''1821-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1922413|Mexico, Veracruz, Civil Registration, 1821-1949}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico, Veracruz, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1860-1947''' [https://search.ancestry.mx/search/db.aspx?dbid=60410 Veracruz, Mexico, Civil Registry, Births, 1860-1947] at Ancestry - index & images ($). | |||
*'''1859-1947''' [https://search.ancestry.mx/search/db.aspx?dbid=60435 Veracruz, Mexico, Civil Registry, Marriages, 1859-1947] at Ancestry - index & images ($). | |||
*'''1859-1950''' [https://search.ancestry.mx/search/db.aspx?dbid=60463 Veracruz, Mexico, Civil Registry, Deaths, 1859-1950] at Ancestry - index & images ($). | |||
====Ancestry.com/mx==== | |||
*[https://search.ancestry.mx/search/group/mexicocivilbirth Civil records of birth of Mexico, 1859-varies], index and mages, ($) | |||
*[https://search.ancestry.mx/search/group/mexicocivilmarriage Civil marriage records of Mexico, 1859-varies], index & images ($) | |||
*[https://search.ancestry.mx/search/group/mexicocivildeaths Civil death records of Mexico, 1859-varies], index & images ($) | |||
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'''"Nascimientos"''' are births. '''Matrimonios''' are marriages. ''' "Defunciones"''' are deaths. | '''"Nascimientos"''' are births. '''Matrimonios''' are marriages. ''' "Defunciones"''' are deaths. | ||
=== 2. Microfilm Copies of Civil Registration Records | === 2. Microfilm Copies of Civil Registration Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
If the locality and time period you need are not included in the online records, the next step is to find them in the microfilm collection of the | If the locality and time period you need are not included in the online records, the next step is to find them in the microfilm collection of the FamilySearch Library. Currently, they are being digitized, and plans are to complete that project by 2020. Check back occasionally to see if your records have become available. In the meantime, some of them might be available at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you. <br> | ||
To find a microfilm: | |||
:::a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1928712&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Mexico%2C%20Veracruz%22 '''records for Mexico, Veracruz''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''"Places within Mexico, Veracruz"''' and a list of towns and cities will open. | :::b. Click on '''"Places within Mexico, Veracruz"''' and a list of towns and cities will open. | ||
:::c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search. | :::c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search. | ||
:::d. Click on '''"Civil Registration"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::d. Click on '''"Civil Registration"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
:::e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. | :::e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. | ||
:::f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm | :::f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]]. The magnifying glass indicates that the microfilm is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. | ||
===3. Writing for Civil Registration Certificates=== | ===3. Writing for Civil Registration Certificates=== | ||
If the records are not online, and you do not have ready access to the microfilms, civil registration records in Mexico can be obtained by writing to the local civil registry in the municipality. This is particularly true for more recent records, which are covered by privacy laws. Relatives are allowed to request recent records for genealogy purposes. Civil officials will generally answer correspondence in Spanish. Your request may be forwarded if the records have been sent to state archives. '''''This method is not always reliable. Officials might or might not respond.''''' <br> | If the records are not online, and you do not have ready access to the microfilms, civil registration records in Mexico can be obtained by writing to the local civil registry in the municipality. This is particularly true for more recent records, which are covered by privacy laws. Relatives are allowed to request recent records for genealogy purposes. Civil officials will generally answer correspondence in Spanish. Your request may be forwarded if the records have been sent to state archives. '''''This method is not always reliable. Officials might or might not respond.''''' <br><br> | ||
Write a brief request in Spanish to the proper office using this address as a guide, replacing the information in parentheses:<br> | |||
*Each state now has a central civil registration office to which you can write for information. The address of the state civil registration office for the Veracruz is: | |||
Registro Civil del Estado de Veracruz<br>Av Encanto Esquina Lázaro Cárdenas, Col El Mirador<br>Xalapa, Veracruz CP 91170<br>Tel (229) 898-8862 y 931-0606 Fax (229) 814-2279 | |||
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*[http://www.veracruz.gob.mx/servicios-destacados/registro-civil/ Civil Registration online] This site is in Spanish. Use a translation service such as [http://translate.google.com/ Google Translate] or open the site in a browser such as [http://google.com/chrome Google Chrome] to translate the page. | |||
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*You can also write to the local town registrar. Write a brief request in Spanish to the proper office using this address as a guide, replacing the information in parentheses:<br> | |||
:'''Oficino del Registro Civil''' | :'''Oficino del Registro Civil''' | ||
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Send the following: | Send the following: | ||
*Money for the search fee, usually $10.00 | *Money for the search fee, usually $10.00 | ||
*Full name and the sex of the ancestor sought | *Full name and the sex of the ancestor sought | ||
*Names of the ancestor’s parents, if known | *Names of the ancestor’s parents, if known | ||
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=== 1. Online Digital Records for Church Records === | === 1. Online Digital Records for Church Records === | ||
For some localities, digital copies of Catholic church records can be searched online: | For some localities, digital copies of Catholic church records can be searched online: | ||
*'''1590-1978''' | *'''1590-1978''' {{RecordSearch|1883382|Mexico, Veracruz and Veracruz, Catholic Church Records, 1590-1978}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico, Veracruz, Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, not complete. | ||
*'''1590-1970''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60041/ Veracruz, Mexico, Catholic Church Records 1590-1970] at Ancestry - images ($) | |||
*'''1560-1950''' [https://search.ancestry.mx/search/db.aspx?dbid=9297 Mexico, partial list of baptism records, 1560-1950], index, incomplete, ($). | |||
*'''1556-1989''' [https://search.ancestry.mx/search/db.aspx?dbid=9299 Mexico, partial list of marriage records, 1556-1989], index, incomplete, ($). | |||
*'''1680-1940''' [https://search.ancestry.mx/search/db.aspx?dbid=9298 Mexico, partial list of death records, 1680-1940], index, incomplete, ($). | |||
*'''1560-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473011|Mexico Baptisms, 1560-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, incomplete. | |||
*'''1680-1940''' {{RecordSearch|1473013|Mexico Deaths, 1680-1940}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, incomplete. | |||
*'''1570-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1473012|Mexico Marriages, 1570-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Mexico Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, incomplete. | |||
'''Bautismos''' are infant baptisms, which are used for birth information. '''Información matrimonial''' are documents collected in preparation for a marriage. '''Matrimônios'''' are marriages. '''Defunciones''' are deaths. '''Entierros''' are burials'". Índice''' is the index. | '''Bautismos''' are infant baptisms, which are used for birth information. '''Información matrimonial''' are documents collected in preparation for a marriage. '''Matrimônios'''' are marriages. '''Defunciones''' are deaths. '''Entierros''' are burials'". Índice''' is the index. | ||
=== 2. Microfilm Copies of Church Records | === 2. Microfilm Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
If the locality and time period you need are not included in the online records, the next step is to find them in the microfilm collection of the | If the locality and time period you need are not included in the online records, the next step is to find them in the microfilm collection of the FamilySearch Library. Currently, they are being digitized, and plans are to complete that project by 2020. Check back occasionally to see if your records have become available. In the meantime, some of them might be available at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you. <br> | ||
To find a microfilm: | |||
:::a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1928712&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Mexico%2C%20Veracruz%22 '''records for Mexico, Veracruz''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''"Places within Mexico, Veracruz"''' and a list of towns and cities will open. | :::b. Click on '''"Places within Mexico, Veracruz"''' and a list of towns and cities will open. | ||
:::c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search. | :::c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search. | ||
:::d. Click on '''"Church Records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::d. Click on '''"Church Records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
:::e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. | :::e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. | ||
:::f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]]. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. | :::f. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. [[File:FHL icons.png|100px]]. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the microfilm. | ||
=== 3. Writing to a Catholic Priest for Church Records === | === 3. Writing to a Catholic Priest for Church Records === | ||
*[http://www.thecatholicdirectory.com/directory.cfm?fuseaction=show_country&country=MX '''The Catholic Directory'''] | |||
*[http://parroquiasdemexico.com/ '''Dondehaymisa.com'''], select the state from the drop-down menu "Estado". | |||
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Baptism, marriage, and death records may be searched by contacting or visiting local parish or diocese archives in Mexico. Mexico has no single repository of church records. Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. '''''This method is not always reliable. Officials might or might not respond.''''' | Baptism, marriage, and death records may be searched by contacting or visiting local parish or diocese archives in Mexico. Mexico has no single repository of church records. Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. '''''This method is not always reliable. Officials might or might not respond.''''' | ||
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When requesting information, send the following:<br> | When requesting information, send the following:<br> | ||
*Money for the search fee, usually $10.00 | *Money for the search fee, usually $10.00 | ||
*Full name and the sex of the ancestor sought | *Full name and the sex of the ancestor sought | ||
*Names of the ancestor’s parents, if known | *Names of the ancestor’s parents, if known | ||
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*Request for a photocopy of the complete original record | *Request for a photocopy of the complete original record | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. For writing your letter in Spanish, use the translated questions and phrases in this [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/a/aa/LWGSpanish.pdf Spanish Letter-writing Guide. | '''Write your request in Spanish whenever possible. For writing your letter in Spanish, use the translated questions and phrases in this [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/a/aa/LWGSpanish.pdf Spanish Letter-writing Guide.]''' | ||
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==Reading the Records== | ==Reading the Records== | ||
*You do not have to be fluent in Spanish to read your documents. Genealogical records usually contain a limited vocabulary. Use this [[Spanish Genealogical Word List|Spanish Genealogical Word List]] to translate the important points in the document. Handwriting skills are taught in [https://script.byu.edu/ | *You do not have to be fluent in Spanish to read your documents. Genealogical records usually contain a limited vocabulary. Use this [[Spanish Genealogical Word List|'''Spanish Genealogical Word List''']] to translate the important points in the document. Handwriting skills are taught in [https://script.byu.edu/spanish-handwriting/introduction '''Reading Spanish Handwriting''']. | ||
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*Detailed instructions for reading Spanish church records, examples of common documents, and practice exercises for developing skills in translating them can be found in the [[Spanish Records Extraction Manual|'''Spanish Records Extraction Manual.''']] | |||
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These guides are also helpful: | |||
*[[Mexico How to Guides|"How to" Guides]]: | |||
**Inserting Special Characters | |||
**Catholic Church Records | |||
**Reading Spanish Handwritten Records | |||
**Reading Baptism Records | |||
**Reading Marriage Records | |||
**Reading Death Records | |||
==== Tips for finding your ancestor in the records ==== | ==== Tips for finding your ancestor in the records ==== | ||
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