New Mexico Compiled Genealogies

See also Great New Mexico Pedigree Database -Hispanic ancestry-

Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. Some notable genealogical collections are:

The Pioneers Foundation Collection. This collection of 520 oral interviews about caucasian families of southwest New Mexico is in the Special Collections Room of the University of New Mexico Library. The tape recordings are restricted to members of the family, but photocopies of the index and transcripts of the interviews can be obtained for a fee.

Family Group Records: Collected and Compiled by the former Spanish-American Mission. This is a collection of family group sheets showing the ancestry of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the southwest. It is on microfilm at the Family History Library (Family History Library Latin America films 940001-6) and the originals are interfiled with the patron section of the Family Group Records Collection.

Guide to the Microfilm of the Spanish Archives of New Mexico 1621-1821. This is a collection of official records in Spanish for 1621 to 1821. They include censuses, petitions, military correspondence, journals, civil and criminal cases, legislative records, and an index in English. The originals are at the New Mexico Records Center and Archives. The records center published a guide book that explains the contents of these records (Family History Library film 928111 item 3).

The State of New Mexico published in 1968 a detailed guide, Calendar of the Spanish Archives of New Mexico 1621-1821 (Family History Library film 908040 item 5). This book was republished in 1987 with the addition of microfilm roll 23 (Family History Library book 978.9 A3nm 1987). The collection is also available on microfilm at the Museum of New Mexico History Library and at the Family History Library (Family History Library films 581463-78). It is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under NEW MEXICO - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES. These records are abstracted and indexed in Ralph E. Twitchell, The Spanish Archives of New Mexico, 2 vols. Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Torch Press, 1914 (Family History Library book 978.9A3t; Family History Library film 845276 item 1-2). Vol. 1 deals with the Surveyor General's records. Vol. 2 contains the other records.

Guide to the Microfilm Edition of the Mexican Archives of New Mexico. These are the records of the Mexican government for 1821 to 1846. They are located at the New Mexico Records Center and Archives. The Family History Library has a guide to the collection (Family History Library book 978.9 A3nb; film 962163 item 4). There is also a detailed calendar of the documents (Family History Library book 978.9 A3nn; film 962164 item 1).

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection. This collection consists of transcripts of Bible records, cemetery records, church records, marriages, deaths, obituaries, and wills. It was microfilmed in 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C., and is available at the Family History Library (Family History Library films 860340-41 and 870179 item 2).

Printing Your Family History
Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come.

Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center offers facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their family histories. Their consultants can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process.

Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery.

See also A Guide to Printing Your Family History