Paraguay, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Title in the Language of the Record
Paraguay, Registros Misceláneos

Record Description
These records include two complete collections: Sección Nueva Encuadernación (Rebinding Section) and Sección Propiedades y Testamentos (Properties and Wills Section). Copies of the original records are housed at the Archivo Nacional in Asunción, Paraguay. The “Propiedades y Testamentos” section can give a brief look at the personal wealth of clerics, economic bases of resident foreigners in Paraguay, or the fortunes of a given family over a period of time. The text of the records is in Spanish.

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Record Content
Work documents usually contain the following information:


 * Name of employee
 * Proof of payment
 * Location and date
 * Salary
 * Department

Wills usually contain the following information:


 * Name
 * Residence
 * Family members
 * Possessions

Deeds usually contain the following information:


 * Property owners
 * Date of land sale
 * Property description

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Related Websites

 * The Archivo Nacional in Asuncion, Paraguay

Related Wiki Articles

 * Paraguay Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)
 * Paraguay, Catholic Church Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)

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