Spain, Naval Museum Archive, Military Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Spain

What is in this Collection?
These are military records for nobility enlisted in the Navy of Spain. Nobility status was required in order to be admitted into the navy. The records consist of application files proving nobility status and purity of blood. These records are housed at the Archivo del Museo Naval in Madrid, Spain.

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Nobility Records
Proofs of nobility may include the following:
 * Name of principal noble
 * His ancestry as far back as required by law to prove such nobility
 * Immediate family members living and deceased
 * His residence
 * His titles and recognitions
 * Titles and recognitions of noble blood ancestors.

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