Olho d'Água, Paraíba, Brazil Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Olho d'Água ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, church records, parish registers, and civil registration.

History
The toponym of Olho D`Água originated from a water hole located on the left bank of the Genipapo River, which was landed by the indigenous people when invaders were expelled. The lands that make up the municipality of Olho D`Água belonged to the couple Pedro Leite Ferreira and Isabel Gomes de Almeida who bought from the heirs of João de Andrade de Medina. With the death of the pioneers, the dates of Malhada do Boi and Tapera were shared with the heirs, including Mr. Antônio Luís do Sacramento, son-in-law of the primitive couple. Agricultural production had its development with Mr. Manoel Rodrigues de Carvalho e Silva who installed the first mill in the region. In 1815, Antônio Luís do Sacramento donated a piece of land to the patrimony of São João Batista. The residents of the region organized a campaign to acquire the image of São João Batista with Mr. João Leite Ferreira as head of the movement. With the development of the village, the fair began in 1901, as a result of the influx of people to the frequent horse races. In 1910, under the guidance of Mr. João Batista, the current church of the city was built. In 1928, the Post and Telegraph Agency was installed, its first agent being Mrs. Isabel Loureiro. In 1930, the town was invaded by troops from Col. José Pereira de Lima who set fire to several houses and farms. District created with the name of Olho D`Água, on January 7, 1896, subordinated to the municipality of Piancó. On December 31, 1943, the district of Olho D`Água changed its name to Ibura. On November 5, 1948, the district of Ibura was renamed Olho D`Água. Elevated to the category of municipality with the name of Olho D`Água, on December 22, 1961, separated from Piancó.

Local Offices
Cartório do Registro Civil das Pessoas Naturais Rua Antônio Basilino, 428 Centro Olho d'Água PB 58765-000 Telephone: (83) 9129-8652 E-mail: Gilberto.mendonça@yahoo.com.br

Online Resources

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

Local Churches
Paróquia São João Batista Praça Antônio Avelino de Almeida Olho d'Água PB 58760-000 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paroquiasaojoaobatistaolhodaguapb/

Localities
District: Socorro