Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Totonaca, Veracruz, Mexico Genealogy

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

History

 * It originated in 1872 when some Totonac indigenous people built the first huts on the banks of the Mollejón stream, giving the name Poza Rica to a backwater abundant with fish.
 * In 1905, when the railway ran from Cobos to Furbero, it was given the name Kilometer 56.
 * In 1928 the first oil well was drilled.
 * The Decree of December 26, 1935 elevates the Poza Rica ranchería, in the municipality of Coatzintla, to the category of congregations.
 * By Law of November 13, 1951, the municipality of Poza Rica was created.
 * The municipality of Poza Rica de Hidalgo has a population of approximately 193,000 people.

Parish Records

 * 1944-1965 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Cemeteries

 * Panteón Santísima Trinidad
 * Address: Calle López Mateos #0, Colonia Salvador Allende, Poza Rica de Hidalgo


 * Cementerio
 * Address: López Mateos 1645, Jardines de Poza Rica, Poza Rica de Hidalgo


 * Panteon San Rafael
 * Address: Morelos 1901, La Ceiba, Poza Rica de Hidalgo


 * Cementerio Municipal San Lucas
 * Address: Calle Gómez Farías #0, Colonia Libertad, Poza Rica de Hidalgo


 * Panteón La Rueda
 * Address: Calle Santiago, Poza Rica de Hidalgo


 * Find a Grave