Padilla, Tamaulipas, Mexico Genealogy

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

History

 * Its history goes back to 1749 when it was founded by José de Escandón as Villa de San Antonio de Padilla.
 * From July 5, 1824 to the end of January 1825, it was the capital of the State of Tamaulipas.
 * In 1971, the Vicente Guerrero dam was inaugurated, which is why the municipal seat was moved to its current location and its name to Nueva Villa de Padilla.
 * The municipality of Padilla has a population of approximately 14,000 people.

Civil Registration

 * 1861-2001 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Parish Records

 * 1871-1881 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Cemeteries

 * Panteón Municipal Santa Brigida
 * Address: Calle 10 #0, Zona Centro, Nueva Villa de Padilla


 * Find a Grave