Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Magdalena family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

History

 * The territory currently occupied by the municipality of Magdalena was originally occupied by Pápagos and Alto Pimas Indians.
 * The municipal seat was founded at the beginning of the 17th century by Ensign Juan Bautista Escalante.
 * Magdalena was the district head during the second half of the 19th century.
 * It was granted the title of city by decree of October 1, 1923.
 * In 1966 it changed its name to Magdalena de Kino.
 * The municipality of Magdalena has a population of approximately 29,700 people.

Civil Registration

 * 1867-1995 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1873-1994 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Church Records

 * 1698-1968 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1770-1906 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Census

 * 1930 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1930 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Cemeteries

 * Cementerio Municipal de Magdalena de Kino
 * Address: Ignacio Leal Pesqueira #511, Magdalena de Kino, Magdalena


 * Cementerio Municipal #2
 * Address: Del Panteón #0, San Martin, Magdalena de Kino, Magdalena


 * Find a Grave