Villa Hidalgo, Centro Sierra, Sonora, Mexico Genealogy

Guide to Municipality of Villa Hidalgo family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

History

 * When the Spanish conquerors arrived in Sonora, the &#243;pata tribe predominated in the region.
 * In 1644 it was cast&#243; Saint Ignatius of Oputo.
 * In 1931 it was erected as a free municipality.
 * In 1967 it was changed; from name of Oputo to Villa Hidalgo.
 * The municipality of Villa Hidalgo has a population of approximately 1,700 people.

Civil Registration

 * 1871-1995 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Census

 * 1930 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Cemeteries

 * Pante&#243;n Municipal
 * Address: Mariano Escobedo #0, Centro, Villa Hidalgo
 * Find a Grave