Mexico Catholic Church Baptism Records

Baptism
Children were generally baptized within a few days of birth. Baptismal records usually give the following information:


 * infant’s place and date of baptism
 * name and status of legitimacy
 * parents’, godparents’, and sometimes grandparents’ names.
 * You may also find the child’s birthday
 * racial distinction
 * family’s place of residence or birthplace of parents
 * If a child died within a few days of baptism, or if a child grew up and married, this information has sometimes been added as a note.

Click on the image to see a sample record with details identifying the key genealogical information found in the record along with its translation.

Additional Information

 * Reading Spanish baptism records
 * Spanish Genealogical Word List
 * Locating Mexico Catholic Church parish records
 * Catholic Church history and organization in Mexico
 * http://www.familysearch.org