Estrela de Alagoas, Alagoas, Brazil Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Estrela de Alagoas ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History
Tradition tells that in the mid-19th century, there were many wild animals in the region, among which the Tatu-Bola or Armadillos,stood out. The new settlement that was formed on land belonged to the municipality of Palmeira dos Índios was called Ball. It records the history that its founders belonged to the Gonzagas family, highlighting the names of Antônio Gonzaga, Manoel Gonzaga and Augusto Gonzaga who tirelessly fought for the prosperity of the new village. At the suggestion of a priest, the name of the village name was changed from Bola to Estrela, in view of the progress that the locality had in its short time of existence, justifying this locality as a bright star. On January 9, 1959 on the idea of ​​Mr. Luiz Duarte, a merchant, the first free fair was created, which contributed to further development. The idea of ​​emancipation grew among the population and was finalized with the creation of the new Municipality that was named Estrela de Alagoas, on October 5, 1989, and emancipation on 10/05/1992.

Former Names:
 * Bola
 * Estrela

Local Offices
Ofício de registro civil das pessoas naturais Cartório do Registro Civil de Estrela de Alagoas Praç. Luiz Duarte, 188 Centro Estrela de Alagoas Estrela de Alagoas CEP:57625-000 Alagoas Telephone: (0xx82) 3426-1247 / 98103-9537

Other Institutions
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Desembargador Hélio Cabral Praça Luiz Duarte, 110 - Centro Telephone: (82) 3420-1105 / (82) 3420-1175 E-mail: claudeon33@hotmail.com

Prefeitura Municipal de Dois Riachos Pç. Luis Duarte, 10 – Centro CEP: 57625-000 Telephone: (82) 3426-1200 / 3426-1133 Fax: (82) 3426-1290 / 3426-1194 Email: pmestrela@ig.com.br