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==Resources==
===Online Resources===


==How to Find the Records==
*'''1722-1911''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1520572 Argentina Marriages, 1722-1911 (Argentina matrimonios, 1722-1911)] at FamilySearch - [[Argentina Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, incomplete; ''also at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9772 Ancestry]'' ($),  ''[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30083/argentina-marriages-1722-1911 MyHeritage]'' ($)


===Online Collections===
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], Findmypast, index & images ($)
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=algeria British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Angola], Findmypast, index & images ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1520572 Argentina Marriages, 1722-1911 (Argentina matrimonios, 1722-1911)], FamilySearch, index, incomplete.
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], Findmypast, index & images ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9772 Argentina, Select Marriages, 1722-1911 (Argentina, lista parcial de registros de matrimonio, 1722-1911)], Ancestry.com, ($), index, incomplete.
*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30083/argentina-marriages-1722-1911?s=218489221 Argentina, Marriages, 1722-1911 (Argentina matrimonios, 1722-1911)], MyHeritage, ($), index, incomplete.<br>
 
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-births-and-baptisms British Armed Forces and Overseas Births and Baptisms], FindMyPast, index and images, ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/results/world-records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-banns-and-marriages?country=algeria British Armed Forces and Overseas Banns and Marriages, Angola], FindMyPast, index and images, ($)
*[http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/british-armed-forces-and-overseas-deaths-and-burials British Armed Forces and Overseas Deaths and Burials], FindMyPast, index and images, ($)


===Offices to Contact===
===Offices to Contact===
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Email: [mailto:dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar]
Email: [mailto:dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar dprp@gob.gba.gov.ar]


==Historical Background==
==Background==


The earliest vital records in Argentina were made by the churches. In 1886 the civil government began keeping vital records. Even though the law was passed in 1886,  most of the provinces started keeping records at different times. Most had the system going by 1900.  After that date, most individuals who lived in Argentina are recorded.
The earliest vital records in Argentina were made by the churches. In 1886 the civil government began keeping vital records. Even though the law was passed in 1886,  most of the provinces started keeping records at different times. Most had the system going by 1900.  After that date, most individuals who lived in Argentina are recorded.
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The information recorded in civil registration records varied over time. The later records generally give more complete information than the earlier ones.  
The information recorded in civil registration records varied over time. The later records generally give more complete information than the earlier ones.  


'''Births (nacimientos)'''
===Births Records (nacimientos)===


Births were usually registered by the infant’s father or by a neighbor or friend of the family within a few days of the event.  
Births were usually registered by the infant’s father or by a neighbor or friend of the family within a few days of the event.  
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Corrections or additions to a birth record may have been added as a note in the margin.  
Corrections or additions to a birth record may have been added as a note in the margin.  


'''Marriages (matrimonios, casamientos)'''
===Marriage Records (matrimonios, casamientos)===


Early civil marriage entries simply contained:
Early civil marriage entries simply contained:
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Because the Catholic Church continued keeping records after the creation of the civil registration in 1886, two types of records are available for the marriages. Be sure to search both records.  
Because the Catholic Church continued keeping records after the creation of the civil registration in 1886, two types of records are available for the marriages. Be sure to search both records.  


'''Divorce Records (Divorcios)'''
===Divorce Records (divorcios)===
 
Divorces are not recorded with the civil registration, but rather in the courts. The FamilySearch Library has very few divorce records in its collection.


Divorces are not recorded with the civil registration, but rather in the courts. The Family History Library has very few divorce records in its collection. You may obtain information from divorce records by contacting the court of the town or municipality where the divorce took place.  
You may obtain information from divorce records by contacting the court of the town or municipality where the divorce took place.


'''Deaths (defunciones) '''
===Death Records (defunciones)===


Early civil death records list:  
Early civil death records list:  
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