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*'''1873-2003''' {{RecordSearch|1823609|Venezuela Civil Registration, 1873-2003}} at FamilySearch - [[Venezuela Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images. Also available at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60207 '''Ancestry.com'''], which can be searched for free at [[FamilySearch Centers|'''FamilySearch Centers''']]. Frequently, the Ancestry search engine is more powerful. | *'''1873-2003''' {{RecordSearch|1823609|Venezuela Civil Registration, 1873-2003}} at FamilySearch - [[Venezuela Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images. Also available at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60207 '''Ancestry.com'''], which can be searched for free at [[FamilySearch Centers|'''FamilySearch Centers''']]. Frequently, the Ancestry search engine is more powerful. | ||
*'''1873-2003''' [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M8JY-P2S%3A159737601%2C159737602%3Fcc%3D1823609 Venezuela, Caracas, Civil Registration, 1873-2003] at FamilySearch - [[Venezuela Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images | *'''1873-2003''' [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index?owc=M8JY-P2S%3A159737601%2C159737602%3Fcc%3D1823609 Venezuela, Caracas, Civil Registration, 1873-2003] at FamilySearch - [[Venezuela Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images | ||
{{Block indent|'''"Nascimientos"''' are births. '''"Matrimonios"''' are marriages. ''' "Defunciones"''' are deaths.}} | |||
=== 2. Microfilm Copies of Civil Registration Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | === 2. Microfilm Copies of Civil Registration Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
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To find a microfilm: | To find a microfilm: | ||
{{Block indent|1=a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1929531&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Venezuela%2C%20Distrito%20Federal%22 '''records for Venezuela, Federal District'''].|2=3}} | |||
{{Block indent|b. Click on '''"Places within Venezuela, Federal District"''' and a list of towns and cities will open.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|d. Click on '''"Civil Registration"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. '''"Nascimientos"''' are births. '''"Matrimonios"''' are marriages. ''' "Defunciones"''' are deaths.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|f. Some combination of the icons shown below will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. |3}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[File:FHL icons.png|100px]] <br>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}} | |||
=== 3. Writing for Civil Registration Certificates=== | === 3. Writing for Civil Registration Certificates=== | ||
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*For a list of civil registry addresses, see [[Federal District Civil Registry Offices|Federal District Civil Registry Offices]]. If you need to write to a town not listed there, use this address as a guide, replacing the information in parentheses:<br> | *For a list of civil registry addresses, see [[Federal District Civil Registry Offices|Federal District Civil Registry Offices]]. If you need to write to a town not listed there, use this address as a guide, replacing the information in parentheses:<br> | ||
{{Block indent|'''Oficino del Registro Civil''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''(street name, number)'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''(city or town), Federal District'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''([https://worldpostalcode.com/venezuela/ postal code])'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''Venezuela'''<br>}} | |||
*[https://worldpostalcode.com/venezuela/ '''Find the Venezuela postal code here.'''] | *[https://worldpostalcode.com/venezuela/ '''Find the Venezuela postal code here.'''] | ||
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To find a microfilm: | To find a microfilm: | ||
{{Block indent|1=a. Click on this link to see a list of [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1929531&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Venezuela%2C%20Distrito%20Federal%22 '''records for Venezuela, Federal District'''].|2=3}} | |||
{{Block indent|b. Click on '''"Places within Venezuela, Federal District"''' and a list of towns and cities will open.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|c. Click on the '''town or city''' you wish to search.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|d. Click on '''"Church Records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|e. Choose the correct '''event and time period''' for your ancestor. |3}} | |||
{{Block indent|f. Some combination of the icons shown below will appear at the far right of the microfilm listed for the record. |3}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[File:FHL icons.png|100px]] <br>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}} | |||
===3. Writing to Request Catholic Church Records=== | ===3. Writing to Request Catholic Church Records=== | ||
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Write a brief request in Spanish to the proper church using this address as a guide replacing the information in parentheses:<br> | Write a brief request in Spanish to the proper church using this address as a guide replacing the information in parentheses:<br> | ||
{{Block indent|'''Reverendo Padre'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''Parroquia de (name of parish) '''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''(parish), Federal District'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''([https://worldpostalcode.com/venezuela/ postal code])'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''Venezuela'''<br>}} | |||
*[https://worldpostalcode.com/venezuela/ '''Find the Venezuela postal code here.'''] | *[https://worldpostalcode.com/venezuela/ '''Find the Venezuela postal code here.'''] | ||
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*Online Learning Center class on reading Spanish handwriting: | *Online Learning Center class on reading Spanish handwriting: | ||
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/paleogra-what-deciphering-spanish-handwriting-introduction '''Deciphering Spanish Handwriting''']}} | |||
*Detailed instructions for reading Spanish 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.''']] | *Detailed instructions for reading Spanish 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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