Pedro Régis, Paraíba, Brazil Genealogy

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

History
The origins of the municipality date back to the 19th century, when it was still a town and became known as Retiro. On December 28, 1932, with the arrival of Senhor Pedro Régis, who, over the years, took a liking to the locality, even acquiring, over the years, several rural properties with the intention of establishing residence there. Then began the phase of expansion of the village. At that time there were already residents in the region, including José Neco, Francisco Lourenço, José Rosendo, José Luiz, among others and, in the lands belonging to Pedro Régis, the first settlement of the locality began around 1932 on their lands. The first church whose homage was made to Our Lady of Fátima, today Igreja Matriz. In its surroundings, numerous buildings began to emerge that were built over the years, making the then town of Retiro increasingly urban. Then came the first free fair, a favorite place for residents to sell their agricultural products. The name Retiro is due to the existing location in the region of a large farm where the bovine herd was for much of the year, on August 8, 1978. District created with the name of Retiro, on August 8, 1978, subordinated to the municipality of Jacaraú. Elevated to the category of municipality with the name of Retiro, on April 29, 1994, separated from Jacaraú. In 1994 he created the municipality of Retiro, when on December 16, 1995 the municipality was named with the toponymy of Pedro Régis.

Local Offices
Cartório do Registro Civil e Notas Rua senador Ruy Carneiro, 217 Pedro Régis PB 58273-000 Telephone: (83) 3295-5640 E-mail: leniraregis@bol.com.br

Online Resources

 * Brazil, Paraíba, Catholic Church Records, 1731-2013 no Registros Históricos do FamilySearch

Local Churches
Paróquia NOSSA SENHORA DE FÁTIMA (2010) Av. Senador Ruy Carneiro, 188 Centro Pedro Régis PB 58273-000 Telephone: (83) 3295-1439