Santo André, Paraíba, Brazil Genealogy

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

History
Its history began in the first half of the 19th century, its emancipation took place on April 29, 1994, and its installation on January 1, 1997. Its history is linked to that of São João do Cariri. In 1669, with the donation of lands, colonization began. Due to the outbreak of cholera, in 1862, the local residents made a vow to São Sebastião, to get rid of the disease, as the promise was positive, they arranged, in honor of the saint, the construction of a chapel. On December 31, 1943, the district of Santo André changed its name to Mucuitu. On January 7, 1949, the district of Mucuitu was renamed Santo André. On January 2, 1962, the district of Santo André became part of the new municipality of Gurjão. Elevated to the category of municipality with the name Santo Anadré, on April 29, 1994, spun off from Gurjão ex-Timbaúba from Gurjão ex-Timbaúba.

Local Offices
Cartório do Registro Civil e Notas Avenida Fenelon Medeiros, 164 106 PB-202 Centro Santo André PB 58675-000 Telephone: (83) 3308-1003 E-mail: fafyramos19@gmail.com

Online Resources

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

Local Churches
Igreja Matriz 106 PB-202 Santo André PB 58675-000