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Mexico, Guerrero, Catholic Church Records, 1576-1979
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Guerrero, Mexico
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Record Description
Record Type: Church
Collection years: 1576-1979
Languages: Spanish
Title in the Language: Registros Paroquiales de la Iglesia Católica del Estado de Guerrero, México
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Paróquias Católicas, Guerrero (Catholic Church parishes, Guerrero)


What is in This Collection?

This collection contains Catholic Church records of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, marriage information, and deaths for the state of Guerrero, Mexico. The collection includes the years 1576 to 1979.

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Reading These Records

These records are written in Spanish. For help reading them see:

If you speak Spanish, the following free online lesson may be helpful to learn how to use the information in these records:

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Mexico, Guerrero, Catholic Church Records, 1576-1979.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Baptism

  • Date of baptism or confirmation
  • Place of the event and usually the parish saint name
  • Name of the person being baptized or confirmed
  • Names of the parents
  • Age or birth date of the person being baptized or confirmed
  • Gender
  • Legitimacy

Marriage

  • Date of marriage
  • Place of the event and usually the parish saint name
  • Names of the betrothed
  • Names of the parents
  • Names of the witnesses
  • Ages and marital statuses of the betrothed
  • Places of origin and residence of the betrothed and sometimes that of the parents
  • Legitimacy of the betrothed

Death

  • Date of death or burial
  • Place of burial or death
  • Name of the deceased person
  • Sometimes the names of the parents or the spouse, if the deceased was married
  • Age of the deceased person at the time of death
  • Place of residence or origin of the deceased person

Collection Content

For additional details about these records and help using them see Mexico Catholic Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records.

Sample Images

  • 1965 Baptism

  • 1961 Confirmation

  • 1966 Marriage Information

  • 1959 Marriage Record

  • 1931 Death

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Your ancestor's given name and surname
  • Identifying information such as residence
  • Estimated marriage or birth year
  • Estimated death

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

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  2. Select Parish
  3. Select Record Type and Years to view the images.
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How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the information to find more. For instance, use the age listed in the record to estimate a year of birth, if that is yet undetermined
  • Use the birthdate or age along with the place of birth to find the family in 1930, Mexico National Census. The census can help you find out if your ancestors were married civilly or by the Catholic Church or both. Then you can proceed to look in those records for more information
  • Compile information for every person who has the same surname as your ancestor; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
  • Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent
  • Make sure to fully transcribe and cite the record entry for future reference; see the section Citing This Collection for assistance. Save or print a copy of the image

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

Research Helps

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Mexico.

Known Issues

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Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection.
Record Citation:
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Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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